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.

About the Author
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.


Book Information
ISBN 9781861478832
Author Rudyard Kipling
Format Hardback
Page Count 160
Imprint Armadillo Books
Publisher Anness Publishing