The Camel's Lament

Rating:
Summary: Droll and humorous
Review: Charles Edward Carryl, 1841 to 1920, was a writer of nonsense rhymes and verse in the tradition of Lewis Carroll. Award winning artist, Charles Santore, brings to life this little known poem.

The burdened life of a camel is drollfully compared to the lives of other domesticated animals. "Cats, you're aware, can repose in a chair, chickens can roost upon rails, puppies are able to sllep in a stable, and oysters can slumber in pails. But no one supposes a poor camel dozes - anyplace does for me!" The meticulous details and expressive eyes of the camel add to the humorous tone of the book.

Large detailed images and lilting language make this a superb lap sit or read aloud book.