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Aesop's Fables, translated by Laura Gibbs (2002)

354. THE MONKEY AND THE CAMEL
Perry 83 (Chambry 306)

At the animal convention, the monkey got up and danced. He won great approval and was applauded by all. The camel was jealous and aspired to the same success so she also stood up and attempted to dance, making a complete fool of herself. The other animals grew angry and drove the camel away, beating her with clubs.
This fable is appropriate for jealous people who try to rival their superiors.

Source: Aesop's Fables. A new translation by Laura Gibbs. Oxford University Press (World's Classics): Oxford, 2002.
NOTE: New cover, with new ISBN, published in 2008; contents of book unchanged.