My Camel Wants to Be a Unicorn

This little girl's pet camel has a problem. The camel keeps doing these weird things, but then refuses to communicate what she actually needs. The girl tries everything to cheer her camel up, from rollercoasters to alfalfa ice cream to star gazing, but nothing works.
 
She's worried her camel might have low self-esteem. She assures her that she doesn't need her to be anything fancy and frilly. She loves and accepts her just as she is. Could this be all her camel needs? Just some reassurance and kindness?
 
Sometimes friendships can be challenging. You don't always know what your friend needs. But if you combine a little bit of being kind with a dash of understanding and just a touch of empathy, you can probably be more helpful than you realize. Especially when dealing with a mopey camel.

Julia is a mother of three (for a while three-under-three) who provide her with daily inspirations and just a few frustrations. She's traveled the world and has lived in five different countries with Egypt as one of her favorites. Julia is eternally grateful to her supportive husband and the cats who share her desk space. She has authored ten children's books and can't see stopping anytime soon and admits that she often writes and edits while sitting in a minivan.

Tanja was born in Croatia, but has spent most of her life in Serbia. She has always loved to draw. She attended Belgrade University of Applied Arts, where she majored in Graphic Design. After a few years of working as a graphic designer, she focused mainly on illustrations. She has illustrated over twenty children's books and she currently lives in Serbia, with her two kids.Tanja was born in Croatia, but has spent most of her life in Serbia. She has always loved to draw. She attended Belgrade University of Applied Arts, where she majored in Graphic Design. After a few years of working as a graphic designer, she focused mainly on illustrations. She has illustrated over twenty children's books and she currently lives in Serbia, with her two kids.