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Relates how the idle camel got a hump on his back
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ea. vol: 32p. (Just So Story Series). CIP. Bedrick, dist. by Harper. Nov. 1985. PSm $8.95. Kindergarten-Grade 4 These two books appeal to the eye but vary greatly in their effectiveness. Beautifully hued illustrations and intricate realistic detail fail to convey a sense of motion to the best beloved of Kipling stories, The Elephant's Child. Subtle colors in full palette and lines which lack fluidity are one detraction. Another is that some animals inexplicably sport an item of human clothing. And surely, the crocodile who sits bent into submissive lines, weeping copiously, is not the same voracious fellow who is responsible for the elephant's trunk. Despite the set-piece beauty of Brierly's illustrations, their failure to add to Kipling's text makes this a second choice to Lorinda Bryan Cauley's version (HBJ, 1983). If ever a beast deserved the acid pen wielded so well by Quentin Blake, it's the camel of How the Camel Got His Hump. Stringy and much in need of dental work, Blake's camel contrasts well with the more amiable folk who appear. The whole is washed with desert colors, highlighted by splashes of arid green and magical-colored clouds to herald the Djinn. All told, the cartoon style and lopsided animation suit this brief tale to perfection and make a terrific introduction to Kipling. It will especially appeal to young read-aloud audiences who might not otherwise be ready for some of the longer Just So Stories.Carolyn Noah, Worcester Public Library, Mass.
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How the Camel Got His Hump (A Just So Story)
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Peter Bedrick Books November 1985, 1985
ISBN 10: 0872260291
ISBN 13: 9780872260290
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Hardcover
Seller: Firefly Bookstore, Kutztown, PA, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Used Good. Blake, Quentin (illustrator). Firefly sells new and used books through our store front. We try to add a detailed description to as many titles as possible. If you have questions regarding this title, please contact us. Photos available on request. Seller Inventory # 154500
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How the Camel Got His Hump (A Just So Story)
Published by
Peter Bedrick Books, 1984, 1985
ISBN 10: 0872260291
ISBN 13: 9780872260290
Used
Hardcover
Seller: Virginia Martin, aka bookwitch, Concord, CA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Raglin, Tim (illustrator). Small quarto, hardcover, near fine in yellow and white pictorial boards. Giftable. 32 pp. illustrated in watercolors. Child's story that relates how the idle camel got a hump on his back. One of Kipling's famous stories for reading aloud. Book. Seller Inventory # 53216
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How the Camel Got His Hump (A Just So Story)
Seller: -OnTimeBooks-, Phoenix, AZ, U.S.A.
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Condition: good. Blake, Quentin (illustrator). A copy that has been read, remains in good condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine and cover show signs of wear. Pages can include notes and highlighting and show signs of wear, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item! Ships via media mail. Seller Inventory # OTV.0872260291.G