Humphrey’s First Christmas by Carol Heyer

Humphrey is a camel who has lost his blanket. He is cold and uncomfortable. Then some kings join his caravan and tie 3 chests to his back. Now he is cold and tired. After taking over his master’s tent, he is given a new blanket. He is almost happy, besides the chests strapped to his back. They finally arrive at a small stable where the kings remove the gifts from his back and offer them to a little baby. Humphrey is overcome with feelings and takes his new blanket off his back and gives it to this baby. This baby is Jesus.

This brief Christmas read is laced with humor at Humphrey’s perception of reality. He is a bit dramatic but that’s where the humor lies. The illustrations are vibrant and realistic. This book is a great reminder of why we give gifts at Christmas, but also where our hearts should be while giving and receiving.

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1. At the beginning of the book, what is Humphrey’s most favorite thing?
2. Humphrey complains about the weight of the chests on his back. How big were they?
3. Even if the chests were big, should Humphrey have been upset?
4. Why did Humphrey give his blanket to the baby?
5. How did Humphrey change through the book?