Raja's Pet Camel

Overview

Set in India, this tale of unconditional love and hope is sure to enchant any child who has ever wanted to own a pet

Smashed Pots! Broken Fences! Raja loves his new pet: a mischievous, date-loving baby camel named Kamal. But his father is fed up and determined to sell it at the next fair. Will Raja find a way to keep Kamal or will they lose each other forever?

Reviews

"The exotic setting of Rajasthan, which is located in the Thar desert in northwest India, exposes readers to a different culture. The pictures accurately depict life in Rajasthan. This read-together book shows readers that people from different cultures have strikingly familiar emotional and familial similarities." —City Book Review  

"A thoroughly charming and wonderfully fun picture book for children ages 5-8, Raja's Pet Camel: The Magic of Hope by author/storyteller Anita Nahla Amin and artist/illustrator Parwnder Singh will prove to be an enduringly popular addition to family, daycare center, preschool, elementary school, and community library collections for young readers." —Children's Bookwatch

Author Biography

Anita Nahta Amin is the author of several forthcoming chapter books and many short stories for children. Her work has been featured in a variety of children's literary magazines. This is her first picture book. Her family roots stretch across India from the vibrant camel-filled desert in Rajasthan to the bustling river city of Kolkata. Born and brought up in the Steel City, Jamshedpur, drawing and coloring have been Parwinder Singh's hobby and passion since childhood. Parwinder spent the early years of his career in classical 2D animation but eventually fascinated by the beautiful world of children's books. Freelancing has given him the chance he always wanted to explore more subjects and travel to different places.