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How the Camel got his Hump - A Just So Story - Rudyard Kipling

Updated: Oct 27


🌟 How the Camel Got His Hump 🌟

🦒 Introduction: Welcome back to our fun-filled children’s storytime podcast! 🎧 Today, we’ve got a magical tale about a lazy camel and how he got his hump. 🐪 In the story, the Camel prefers to avoid work, living in a desert and only saying “Humph!” But when the other animals—Horse 🐴, Dog 🐕, and Ox 🐂—complain to the Djinni 🌪, something amazing happens! Keep reading to discover the magic behind the Camel’s hump and the important lesson he learns.


🔑 Key Points of the Story:

  • The Camel refuses to work, frustrating the other animals 🐴🐕🐂.

  • The Djinni of the Desert decides to teach the Camel a lesson ✨.

  • By saying “Humph!” one too many times, the Camel magically receives a hump on his back!

  • From then on, the Camel can carry on without needing food for three days due to his new hump.


🌟 Moral of the Story: The story teaches a valuable lesson: laziness has consequences. 🐪 If you avoid your responsibilities, you might find yourself in trouble—just like the Camel! The Camel’s hump is a reminder that hard work pays off and that it’s important to contribute and do your part. 💪

🎯 Lessons Learned:

  1. Responsibility is key: Everyone has a job to do, and avoiding work can affect others. 🤝

  2. Actions have consequences: The Camel’s laziness led to him getting a hump. 🐫

  3. Teamwork makes a difference: The Horse, Dog, and Ox worked together to solve their problem! 🐴🐕🐂


    🌟 Fun Quiz Time! 🌟

Here’s a fun quiz to test how much you remember from today’s story! 🎉

  1. What did the Camel say every time someone asked him to work?

    • A) “No, thanks!”

    • B) “Humph!”

    • C) “I’ll try later.”

    • D) “Maybe tomorrow.”

  2. Which animals went to the Djinni for help?

    • A) Horse, Lion, and Elephant

    • B) Horse, Dog, and Ox

    • C) Camel, Dog, and Ox

    • D) Horse, Sheep, and Camel

  3. How did the Djinni travel across the desert?

    • A) On a camel

    • B) By flying in a cloud of dust

    • C) By running very fast

    • D) By riding a magical carpet

  4. What happened to the Camel when he kept saying “Humph”?

    • A) He was sent away.

    • B) His back puffed up into a hump.

    • C) He learned to work without complaining.

    • D) He turned into a Djinni.

  5. What lesson does the Camel learn at the end of the story?

    • A) Laziness is fun.

    • B) It’s important to work hard and be responsible.

    • C) It’s better to live alone in the desert.

    • D) Always say “Humph” to avoid work.

Answers:

  1. B) “Humph!”

  2. B) Horse, Dog, and Ox

  3. B) By flying in a cloud of dust

  4. B) His back puffed up into a hump.

  5. B) It’s important to work hard and be responsible.


🎧 Thanks for tuning into today’s episode of our kids story podcast! Be sure to listen to more silly and exciting stories like this one, only on our podcast. Don’t forget to share with your friends and family! 😊


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