How the camel got its hump
Christianne C. Jones
How the camel got its hump
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Christianne C. Jones
The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
In a sandy desert, all the animals work hard except the camel, who refuses to help. To teach the camel a lesson, a magical desert watcher gives it a special hump that changes everything. This playful tale shows how laziness can have surprising consequences.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 2 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 5-8.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — GentleNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
9/10High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781404860759
- Pages
- 18
- Publisher
- Capstone
- Published
- 2011
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 311
- Read-Aloud
- ~2 min
- Text Density
- Picture-Heavy