Kamal tries everything to avoid his school trip to the live reptile exhibit, but nothing works. His fear of being teased is almost as big as his fear of reptiles. Finally, in desperation, he communicates in a way everyone understands. His teacher and classmates respond to his outburst with support, finally understanding that he needs their help in order to feel comfortable.
Themes
Genres: Fiction
Categories: Any Child, Cross Group
Content: Disability
Settings: Unspecified
Ethnicity: Unspecified
Gender: Boy/Man, Girl/Woman
Race/Culture: Asian/Pacific Islander/Asian American, Black/African/African American, White/European American/Caucasian
Cross Group Sub: Direct, Non-Central, Positive
Character Prominence: Dominant Main, Secondary