Sale price
$1999
The Elephant's Child
Ages 5–7 · 1902
Bookroo's summary
Dive into Rudyard Kipling's whimsical world where animals reveal their secrets. From the whale's throat to the leopard's spots, each story uncovers a magical origin. This beautifully illustrated collection invites readers to explore the mysteries of nature through timeless tales. What wonders await in the playful dance of the crab or the cunning of the leopard? Perfect for curious minds, these stories promise to captivate and inspire, offering a glimpse into the fantastical explanations of the animal kingdom's quirks. A treasured classic, this edition is a gateway to imagination and wonder.
From the publisher
A beautiful Macmillan Classics edition of Rudyard Kipling’s well-loved Just So Stories Just So Stories is a collection of Rudyard Kipling’s tales about animals and their origins. Stories such as How the Whale Got His Throat, How the Leopard Got His Spots, and The Crab That Played with the Sea have been enchanting children for generations. Gloriously illustrated with the original line artwork, with a specially commissioned foreword and a ribbon marker, this beautiful hardback Macmillan Classics edition of Just So Stories, which was first published by Macmillan in 1902, is a truly special gift to treasure.
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 304
- Reading age
- 8–11
- Audience
- Juvenile Reader
- Lexile
- 1190L
Themes & topics
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- ~8.8
- F&P level
- ~Z+
Publication
- Published
- February 1, 2016
- First published
- January 1, 1902
- Publisher
- Macmillan Children's Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781509805563
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