Just So Stories by Rudyard Kipling

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Book name:	Just So Stories (2024)
Category:	Adventure
Author:	Rudyard Kipling
Pages:	250 pages
Language:	English
Publication data:	Jan. 1, 1902, midnight

"Just So Stories" is a collection of whimsical tales that explain the origins of various animal characteristics in a playful and imaginative manner. Each story is a fantastical fable, providing fanciful explanations for why animals look or behave as they do, such as how the leopard got its spots or the camel its hump. Written with a lyrical and rhythmic quality, the stories are intended for children but also captivate adult readers with their wit and inventiveness. The book blends elements of folklore and fantasy, offering moral lessons and insights into human nature through its charming narratives. The 11731st greatest book of all time

About the author

Rudyard Kipling

15 books

Joseph Rudyard Kipling was a journalist, short-story writer, poet, and novelist.

Kipling's works of fiction include The Jungle Book (1894), Kim (1901), and many short stories, including The Man Who Would Be King (1888). His poems include Mandalay (1890), Gunga Din (1890), The Gods of the Copybook Headings (1919), The White Man's Burden (1899), and If— (1910). He is regarded as a major innovator in the art of the short story; his children's books are classics of children's literature; and one cri… Read more