How the Camel Got His Hump

All aboard the Story Train! Conductor Birdie is taking us through the Rainbow Tunnel and into a peaceful garden where a proud little snail and a generous rose tree see the world in very different ways. 

All aboard the Story Train! Today, Birdie takes us high into the sky, where the clouds float like castles and sheep. But one little cloud isn’t feeling so bright—he’s afraid to rain! 

In the desert, when the world was new, the animals noticed that one of their kind refused to do any work. 

Do you know how the smooth-backed camel who said nothing but "Humph!" got its hump? Find out in the latest episode of YourClassical Storytime, featuring music by Alexander Borodin and original illustrations by Nancy Carlson. 

Today we bring you another interesting animal origin story from Rudyard Kipling, the author of the Jungle Book. How did the Camel get his hump? We have the answers in the form of this unique, vocabulary-enhancing just-so story. 

The animals in the desert need to travel to find a new oasis. They haven't had water for days! Ibil the camel is sure that she can help everyone carry their stuff...but can she do it all alone? Draw us a picture of what you think any of the characters in this story look like, a ...  Show more