"There Once Was a Camel" Written by internationally known poet P.K. Page Illustrated by Kristi Bridgeman Published by Ekstasis Editions ~ Cherubim Books 2008 www.ekstasiseditions.com ISBN 978-1-897430-31-6 32 Page 10 x 10” Children’s picture book $19.95 printed on Forest Friendly paper. “One of Canada's most esteemed poets, P.K. Page has a literary career that spans five decades and includes over twenty books. She has received the Governor General’s Award for Poetry and is a Companion of the Order of Canada. There Once Was A Camel is her seventh book for children. The delightful animal characters of There Once Was A Camel include the elegant camel of the title, an assertive zebra and a far-reaching giraffe. Through them young readers are encouraged to embrace their unique nature and aspire to their full potential. Lavishly illustrated by Kristi Bridgeman this delightful rhyming picture book introduces children to endearing animal friends who offer a bold approach to life. Combining the fun of a nonsense rhyme with the wisdom of Aesop’s fables, it is certain to become a story-and-bedtime favourite.” - Carol Sokoloff, Cherubim Press (page 3 detail) “There once was a camel   All dressed in enamel.   A beautiful camel was he!” (page 7 detail) “In case of the rain   He wore cellophane   With a hood through which he could see.   Tee, hee. A hood through which he could see.” (page 14-15 detail) “Then that clever old camel   Unhooked his enamel   And stood it up under the sky.   Hi, hi. He stood it up under the sky.”