How the Camel Got Its Hump (Little Golden Book)
A First little golden book Series
What’s inside...
Witty stories from around the world, and by the great writer Rudyard Kipling, explain how the camel got its hump. Fascinating facts about the camel round out this colorful book! Charming animal stories from all over the world for children who wonder why some animals look so funny!
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
3-7
Length
24 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
Why do you think the camel got its hump in the story?
How did the other animals react to the camel's hump?
What do you think is the moral of the story?
How would the story change if the camel had decided to work?
What would you do if you were the camel in the story?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to imagine themselves as one of the characters, fostering empathy and deeper understanding.
Use different voices for different characters to make the reading more dynamic and engaging.
After reading, ask your child to draw their favorite scene from the book, supporting their artistic expression.
Relate the camel’s situation to a real-life scenario, like delaying homework, to make the story more relatable and the lessons more applicable.
Discuss the importance of cooperation and teamwork as illustrated by the camel’s story.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The value of hard work
Explanation: In the story, the camel learns the importance of contributing to the community after initially avoiding work and facing consequences.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this by understanding the importance of participating and contributing in school or at home, learning that their efforts are valuable to the group.
Example Lesson: Adapting to changes
Explanation: The camel receives a hump as a result of its laziness, which is a physical adaptation that allows it to work longer without rest.
Real-World Application: Children learn that sometimes adapting to new situations, even if initially uncomfortable, can lead to greater efficiency and success.
Example Lesson: Consequences of actions
Explanation: The camel's refusal to work leads to it having a hump as a consequence which it then lives with forever.
Real-World Application: This teaches children that their actions have consequences and encourages them to make thoughtful decisions.