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Just So Stories is a classic anthology of six imaginative fables written by Rudyard Kipling. Each tale inventively explains how an animal came to possess a unique feature—such as the whale’s small throat, the camel’s hump, or the leopard’s spots. The stories blend wonder, humor, and a gentle sense of discovery, inviting children to explore nature’s mysteries in a playful narrative style. This collection has become beloved for its creative explanations and the way it encourages curiosity about animals and the world around them.
First publish date: June 1986
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Rudyard Kipling
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