How the Camel Got His Hump

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In the early days of the world, a lazy Camel refuses to work, responding only with 'Humph!' to requests from other animals. Frustrated, the Horse, Dog, and Ox seek help from the Djinn of All Deserts. To teach the Camel a lesson, the Djinn magically gives him a hump, enabling him to work for three days without food. This tale explains how the Camel got his hump and imparts a moral about the consequences of idleness.

About the author

Rudyard Kipling was a famous British author who loved to write exciting stories and poems. He is best known for 'The Jungle Book', which is full of adventures with animals like Mowgli, Baloo, and Bagheera. Kipling's imaginative tales have delighted children all over the world for many years.