Hardcover (1997)
A Desert Story
Written & illustrated by: Halla bint Khalid
Published by: Halla's Books
Inspired by: My own low self-esteem
Published by: Halla's Books
Inspired by: My own low self-esteem
(English/Arabic)
Ages: 4-8
Ages: 4-8
This Arabian ballad tells the story of a young camel that says he can’t, "You won’t know until you try" says Lady-Palm.
Find out what you can achieve when you believe in yourself.
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