Small Camel Follows the Star

Plot Summary

Wise Balthazar is going on an important journey; he is following a brilliant star and looking for a baby king! Small Camel and his mother are going, too, and Small Camel is carrying a special bundle tied to his hump. What is in the bundle?

It’s a long, hard trip across the great desert. Small Camel is very tired, and his feet hurt. When will we get there? he asks Mama.

At long last the star leads them to a humble little house. A poor carpenter works outside. Can this be the home of the baby king?

Rachel W. N. Brown’s sweet nativity story will touch the hearts of children everywhere. Luminous paintings by Giuliano Ferri capture the wonder and joy of the birth of Jesus.

Reviews

"Small Camel, the youngest in 'wise and wealthy' Balthazar’s corral, wants to join the latest caravan but worries that he can’t carry heavy loads like the others. Balthazar, though, has set aside a light, little bundle for Small Camel: one special package....This title stands out because of its smoothly textured mixed-media illustrations, which show both animal characters as well as the celestial sky and the sea of sand from interesting perspectives. Small Camel’s distinct, childlike personality will resonate with young listeners: 'Are we there yet?'" Booklist

"Ferri's pictures have soft edges and glowing desert colors using interesting perspectives to capture Small Camel's point of view....this is a lovely approach to an age-old story." Kirkus Reviews

Associated Keywords
christmas, religion, religious, baby, jesus, god, nativity, christian, catholic, bethlehem