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Just So Stories - Tales of Wonder, Imagination, and the Origins of the World
Paperback
AnimalsGeneral Juvenile Fiction
ISBN13: 9781617205897
Publisher: SMK Books
Published: Jan 12 2012
Pages: 78
Weight: 0.28
Height: 0.19 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A classic collection of imaginative animal tales in which Rudyard Kipling invents playful origins for the camel's hump, the elephant's trunk, the leopard's spots, and other memorable wonders. Written in a voice that is at once mischievous, musical, and unmistakably his own, these stories remain among the most enduring works in children's literature, combining fanciful explanation with verbal charm and a strong read-aloud quality.
First published in the early twentieth century, Just So Stories stands at the meeting point of folklore, bedtime storytelling, and literary classic. Kipling's narratives are rich with repetition, rhythm, and comic invention, making them especially effective for family reading while also preserving their place as a landmark of English juvenile fiction. This edition offers the complete tales in a clear, accessible format for modern readers.
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