Just So Stories
Just So Stories by Rudyard Kipling is an illustrated edition published by Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group on November 3, 1992. This collection features Kipling’s own drawings alongside his humorous tales that explain the origins of various animals, such as How the Camel Got His Hump and How the Rhinoceros Got His Skin. Originally crafted to entertain his eldest daughter in Brattleboro, Vermont, these stories have become a source of laughter for children around the world.
Readers will find a delightful mix of juvenile fiction and classic storytelling within these pages, which total 224. The narratives blend elements of legends, myths, and fables, showcasing Kipling’s whimsical approach to explaining the animal kingdom. With its engaging illustrations and witty captions, this edition invites readers to explore the imaginative explanations behind the quirks of various creatures, making it a charming addition to any young reader’s library.
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Kipling’s own drawings, with their long, funny captions, illustrate his hilarious explanations of How the Camel Got His Hump, How the Rhinoceros Got His Skin, How the Armadillo Happened, and other animal How’s. He began inventing these stories in his American wife’s hometown of Brattleboro, Vermont, to amuse his eldest daughter–and they have served ever since as a source of laughter for children everywhere.
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