Just So Stories - Couverture rigide

Kipling, Rudyard

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1479422541 ISBN 13 : 9781479422548

Editeur : Wildside Press, 2024

Synopsis

This beloved collection of origin stories explains how various animals came to be the way they are. Written in a whimsical, playful tone, the stories include famous tales such as how the elephant got its trunk and how the leopard got its spots. Each story is filled with Kipling's imaginative explanations and moral lessons, making it a favorite for both children and adults.

A propos du livre

Quatrième de couverture

WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY PHILIP PULLMAN

'They sing in my head even now... What a wonderful storyteller/poet he was' Michael Morpurgo, Guardian

Have you ever wondered how the leopard got his spots? Or how the camel got his hump? Rudyard Kipling's witty and beautifully written stories explain these secrets and many more and introduce such memorable characters as the Elephant's Child, the Cat that Walked by Himself and the Butterfly that Stamped.

'Quite irresistible' The Times

ILLUSTRATED BY THE AUTHOR

See also: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland

Présentation de l'éditeur

One of the world's greatest storytellers weaves together an unforgettable collection of animal tales, including how the camel got its hump, how the leopard got its spots, and how even a butterfly stamping his leg can change a man's life.
Initially written for his own "best beloved," Just So Stories was published in 1902. It has been a favorite for the past century and is certain to be cherished by generations to come.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Wildside Press
• Date d'édition: 2024
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1479422541
• ISBN 13: 9781479422548
• Reliure: Relié
• Illustrateur: Gleeson Joseph M
• Nombre de pages: 100
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible