Just so stories

By Rudyard Kipling

Discover the enchanting origins of animals, as told through humorous tales of fish, whales, camels, and the magic that shaped them.

Genres

Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore

Released

2001-08-01

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Summary

"Just So Stories" by Rudyard Kipling is a delightful compilation of children's stories from the late 1800s that creatively explores how animals acquired their unique traits. The book opens with stories such as a whale's dining habits being controlled by a tiny fish and a camel getting his hump from a magical being as punishment for being lazy. Told with a sense of fun, the stories use imaginative language and humor to answer simple how-and-why questions, connecting with the reader through playful narration and lighthearted lessons.

About the Author

Joseph Rudyard Kipling was a Raj-born English journalist, novelist, poet, and short-story writer. His South Asian upbringing is the source of inspiration of most his work.