Story & Pictures by Jacqueline Cooper

When a weary camel asks to warm just his nose inside a traveller’s tent, a simple favour turns into a slow, funny takeover. With expressive clay scenes and gentle humour, this retelling shows how small compromises can grow into big surprises.

Set in the Maplebridge Forest world, the story invites young readers to notice boundaries, problem-solving, and the delight of seeing a timeless fable reshaped in handmade clay.

📘 Series: Monarch Tales

📖 Language: Canadian English

🎨 Illustration: Hand-crafted clay combined with other media to create scenes created in warm, natural light

🏷️ Age Range: 3 – 8 years

Available in both hardcover at your favourite bookstore today.

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