The Youngest Camel

"The Youngest Camel" by Kay Boyle is a children's story about a young camel's first big trip through the desert with a caravan and his mom. It shows how he learns to be brave and understand the importance of love and family while growing up fast. At first, the young camel is happy and excited, traveling through amazing places, but his mom warns him that he'll have to face being lonely soon. Even when things get tough in the desert, the little camel stays hopeful and confident. The loving talks between the young camel and his mother help teach the reader about what it means to be brave and how growing up can be both good and sad.