Elvis the Camel is the true story of a young camel whose blissful life in the safety of his mother's love and his herd's protection is rudely shattered when he is hit by a truck late one night. Cold and alone, his hip broken, he lies by the side of the road and trembles with fear. But as the day dawns he is found by a compassionate mother and her three children who nurse Elvis 'the Pelvis' back to health and return him to the bosom of his family. This heart warming story of Elvis the Camel is told by Barbara Devine and illustrated in delicate yet vivid watercolour by Patricia Al Fakhri - a story that will charm and delight all children.

 

There are 32 pages in this book. This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+). This book was published 2001 by Medina Publishing Ltd .

Patricia Al-Fakhri is well-known as an artist and teacher in Dubai, where she has lived for over 20 years with her husband. She has had many exhibitions and her work can be seen in public places and galleries throughout the Emirates. Joan Hannam worked as a nurse and midwife in the NHS for 44 years until her recent retirement. She has been an avidreader and literature lover from her early childhood. Her sister Patricia, being an experienced illustrator of children's books, suggested a collaboration and Sharifa is the result. Barbara Devine - Barbara Devine teaches art and reading in Dubai where she and her husband and three children have lived for over 20 years.