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Just So Stories

Just So Stories

Kipling, Rudyard

Hardcover

AnimalsGeneral Juvenile Fiction

ISBN10: 1025762630
ISBN13: 9781025762630
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 256
Weight: 1.18
Height: 0.63 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Just So Stories is a whimsical collection of origin myths and animal fables crafted by the Nobel Prize-winning author Rudyard Kipling. Through a series of imaginative and rhythmic narratives, the book provides playful explanations for the distinctive physical traits of various creatures, such as how the camel got its hump, how the leopard got its spots, and how the elephant got its trunk. Set against a backdrop of diverse global landscapes-from the High Veldt to the banks of the great grey-green, greasy Limpopo River-these tales are celebrated for their linguistic creativity and charming anthropomorphism.

Written with the cadence of oral tradition, these narratives have become a cornerstone of English literature. Iconic characters like the inquisitive Elephant's Child and the independent Cat that Walked by Himself demonstrate Kipling's mastery of tone and his deep understanding of storytelling. Each story is filled with humor, mild moral insights, and a profound sense of wonder that continues to appeal to readers of all ages.

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