The Complete Just-So Stories by Rudyard Kipling

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The Complete Just-So Stories by Rudyard Kipling

How did the leopard get his spots? Why won't cats come when they are called? And why do the tides ebb and flow? These delightful tales of porcupines and cats and kangaroos and camels were originally bedtime stories told by Rudyard Kipling to his daughter. They had to be told 'just-so' as his daughter would delight in putting back a missing sentence if Kipling tried to alter the story. Imaginative and funny, this collection of fantastical stories were published to high acclaim and have since become a children's classic, loved by children around the world. With an introduction by folklorist Neil Philip and beautifully illustrated by Isabelle Brent's fine gold paintings, this enchanting edition will continue to delight a new generation of readers.
Rudyard Kipling was born in Indian in 1865; by the time he published Just So Stories in 1902, he was the most famous writer in the world, known for his short stories, poems and novels, including Kim and The Jungle Book. Editor Neil Philip is a writer, folklorist and poet. Among his many books are The Snow Queen, Myths of the Vikings and Folktales of America. Isabelle Brent is an accomplished artist who has illustrated many books including The Fairy Tales of Oscar Wilde and Christmas Fairy Tales.
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ISBN 13 9781861478832
ISBN 10 1861478836
Title The Complete Just-So Stories
Author Rudyard Kipling
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Anness Publishing
Year published 2020-05-29
Number of pages 160
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.