Why Do Camels Have Such Long Eyelashes?: A Book About Desert Animals

"Why Do Camels Have Such Long Eyelashes?" is exactly the kind of book that makes learning feel like play! The setup is super engaging - each desert animal comes with a silly question and an even sillier possible answer before revealing the actual science behind their amazing adaptations. My preschooler absolutely cracks up at the funny suggestions, but then gets genuinely excited to learn the real reasons why these animals look and behave the way they do.
What I particularly love is how naturally it builds vocabulary and observation skills. The book seamlessly works in concepts about shapes, colors, and animal features without feeling like a textbook. When we read about the fennec fox's giant ears or the tortoise's sturdy shell, it opens up wonderful conversations about how animals survive in harsh environments. Plus, the mix of fun illustrations for the silly answers and real photographs gives kids both the engagement they want and the concrete visual understanding they need.
While I do wish there were more actual photos sprinkled throughout the main story (because we all know how much kids love real animal pictures!), the book wraps up with some fantastic photo pages and extra facts that are perfect for those "but why?" moments we all know and love. Whether you're planning a desert unit for your classroom or just want to nurture your little one's curiosity about the natural world, this book is definitely worth adding to your collection. It's become one of our favorite ways to make science time both fun and meaningful!