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Just So Stories (Wordsworth's Children's Classics) [Paperback]

Rudyard Kipling (Author)
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Publication Date: 1 Jan 1993 | Series: Wordsworth's Children's Classics

These witty stories were originally told by Rudyard Kipling to his own children. In them he gives fanciful accounts of how and why things came to be as they are.

Generations of children have delighted to learn how the Leopard got his spots, how the Elephant's Child on the banks of the great grey-green Limpopo acquired his trunk with the help of the Crocodile, and the beginning of the Armadillos.

Beautifully illustrated in black-and-white by the author, these delightful tales will hold the reader and listener spellbound.

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  • Paperback: 144 pages
  • Publisher: Wordsworth Editions Ltd; New edition edition (1 Jan 1993)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1853261025
  • ISBN-13: 978-1853261022
  • Product Dimensions: 12.9 x 0.7 x 19.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (104 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 68,803 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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"Today's children would do well to abandon their computers and iPods for an hour or two and read him" (Griff Rhys Jones Daily Mail )

"Weird and wonderful" (Daily Telegraph )

"Kipling was one of the greatest wordsmiths of the English language and these fables are told in a simple and irresistible manner. They're timeless" (Martin Bell Daily Express )

"The Just So Stories by Rudyard Kipling have always held a fascination for me, and doubtless sparked off my love of India" (H.M The Prince Of Wales )

"Kipling is a writer for our times, and for all time" (Roger Moore The Times ) --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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'These stories have the ageless resonance of myth, for beneath his addictive adventures and hypnotic prose, Kipling was grappling with big questions: who are we? Where do we come from? How should we live?' Daily Telegraph --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
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220 of 223 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Listen and enjoy ( and remember Animal Magic!) 15 April 2008
By Helen Whall
Format:Audio CD
I'd always enjoyed being read and later reading myself the Just So Stories. With children of my own I started them on these stories and having a cd of them means we can enjoy them on the move. The joy of hearing Jonnie Morris' super animal voice characterisations just adds to the enjoyment - takes me back to watching Animal Magic - deep joy!
Four year old daughter enjoys listening to the stories but my nine year old son has become a great fan - this now regularly is on his cd player in his room.
Buy this and you'll all be able to listen together and enjoy.
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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Deliciously humorous 8 Jan 2001
By Mrs. K. A. Wheatley TOP 500 REVIEWER VINE™ VOICE
Format:Mass Market Paperback
These stories are tremendous. I can't wait to share them with my daughter. They made me laugh with delight and are just chock full of quirky, off beat humour that seems so modern considering when they were written. They are filled with images to fire the imagination and the complementary illustrations are fabulous, although in this edition somewhat difficult to see on occasion. A must read for everyone.
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55 of 57 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A book that begs to be read aloud 10 Mar 2001
By W. Weinstein
Format:Hardcover
Kipling's classic volume of stories concerns the great questions of history; How the Whale got his Throat, How the Camel got his Hump, How the Alphabet was Made and many other thorny dilemmas. The language is sophisticated yet often whimsical and children love to hear the words read aloud. It is tempting to scan ahead and change things, substitute more contemporary phrases for the old but, if you can, resist the urge. Kipling was a master of the language. His writing is balanced and fluid and while it may seem dated when taken piece by piece, its sum is far greater than its parts. Read The Cat that Walked by Himself and you will never look at your own pet in quite the same way again.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Nostalgia
I was first introduced to the Just So Stories well over 80 ears ago by my Father who new most of them off by heart, I read them to my own children and now am enjoying reading them... Read more
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Brings back childhood memories. Hopefully be able to share with grandson.
Remembering what an intelligent and amusing writer Kipling was.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Reminiscing childhood
I wanted to read these stories again, it took me straight back to my childhood days - just so. As I rememberd them.
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Having loved the Just So stories since I was little, I couldn't wait to get them on my Kindle. Should have opted for a version with illustrations, and this one has a lot of typos... Read more
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3.0 out of 5 stars Shame about the lack of illustrations
This is a fine copy of the stories, which I enjoyed as a child and still do now. The stories themselves are great, but the thing this edition really lacks is the illustrations. Read more
Published 22 days ago by jenny
5.0 out of 5 stars For a friend!
My friend, surprisingly, had never read these as a child, so i bought this copy as part of a present for her 60th birthday. You are never too old for good stories! Read more
Published 26 days ago by B. Fox
5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely edition
A nice-looking book with well printed illustrations - the boy I bought it for started reading it straight away - he liked the fact that it was so small.
Published 27 days ago by Helen
5.0 out of 5 stars My oldest son loves it
My 5 year old loves the CD it is definately on his favourites list, he listens to it when he goes to bed.
Published 1 month ago by Alison Williams
5.0 out of 5 stars very pleased
Gave this cd to grandchildren for Easter and they listened to the stories in the car when travelling. A big hit!
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a good traitional book which could be used over and over again for generations to come excellent illustration bring the book alive
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