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School Library Journal
Reviewed on April 1, 2017 | Picture Book
PreS-Gr 2—Jamal, a young camel who is separated from his owners during a desert storm, is eventually reunited with them. Camels must "walk, walk, walk," but this is especially difficult for Jamal because his legs are so short. His journey across the desert changes from challenging to frightening, though, when he becomes lost in a sandstorm. Jamal encounters a jerboa, a monitor lizard, and a hare the following day, but fearing one another as predators, they...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Magazine
Reviewed on March 1, 2018
Young camel Jamal cannot keep up with his parents in a Bedouin caravan. Lost and afraid, Jamal encounters a string of desert animals, includ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More