Camel's Tales

Book excerpt: So! You think you know the story of the Magi and the Nativity? Well let me introduce you to the real heroes and heroine of this story. Follow sweet, comical Dub-Dub, the wise yogi master, Gonzophares, the young, handsome Antar, and beautiful and independent Zenobia from Isfahan in Persia to the stable in Bethlehem where they find the Christ child. Following the brilliant star, the four camels lead the Magi through desert storms to ancient Bablyon and then to the Great Desert City of Palms, Palmyra where they are attacked by thieves and onto exotic Damascus, the Jasmine City of many gates, spice filled markets, lush fragrant gardens, beautiful houses of wealth where they are entertained with much food, music and story-telling. Continuing their journey, they travel Southward through the Golan Mountains into the Sea of Galilee, to the towns of Bethsaida and Hyppos and their entrance into the Great Palace of Herod in Jerusalem. Along the journey the camel friends encounter other animal friends who help them in their quest and