Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level
1.8
Points
0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction
Fiction
Word Count
110
Points per Word
0.004545
Page Count
24
Points per Page
0.020833
Series
Tadpoles: Tales
Description
Camel is the laziest animal on Earth and is also very rude. The desert god teaches him a lesson he will never forget.
Quick Summary
This witty origin story gives kids a hilarious explanation for why camels have that big bump on their backs. Children will giggle at the grumpy camel's surprise when his new hump forces him to do work he has been avoiding, and they'll cheer at the desert god's clever trick that teaches the lazy animal a lesson he will never forget. If your kid likes clever animal tales with a silly twist, similar to the humor in "The True Story of the Three Little Pigs," they will be instant fans of this book. It is perfect for kindergarten through second grade readers, especially ages 5 to 7, who enjoy short stories with big laughs.