Big book of Just so stories
By Rudyard Kipling
How did a whale end up with such an unusual throat—and what happened to four curious creatures?
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What is Big book of Just so stories about?
Meet a camel who refuses to work, a leopard who learns to hide, a rhinoceros with an uncomfortable new skin, and a whale with a very unusual throat. This colourful collection brings four of Rudyard Kipling’s famous Just So Stories to life in lively, child-friendly retellings. With playful explanations for how animals came to look and behave as they do, the stories are full of silly surprises, curious creatures and richly illustrated scenes for young children to enjoy together.
About the author
Rudyard Kipling was a famous British author who loved to write exciting stories and poems. He is best known for 'The Jungle Book', which is full of adventures with animals like Mowgli, Baloo, and Bagheera. Kipling's imaginative tales have delighted children all over the world for many years.
Pages
96 pages
Reading age
Picture Book (2-7)
This edition
2016
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