Just so stories

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Just so stories

by Rudyard Kipling

EN·~3 hours·12 chapters

Chapters

12 total
1

HOW THE WHALE GOT HIS THROAT

8:06
2

HOW THE CAMEL GOT HIS HUMP

7:33
3

HOW THE RHINOCEROS GOT HIS SKIN

7:00
4

HOW THE LEOPARD GOT HIS SPOTS

13:52
5

THE ELEPHANT'S CHILD

16:38
6

THE SING-SONG OF OLD MAN KANGAROO

8:25
7

THE BEGINNING OF THE ARMADILLOS

17:15
8

HOW THE FIRST LETTER WAS WRITTEN

20:13
9

HOW THE ALPHABET WAS MADE

22:46
10

THE CRAB THAT PLAYED WITH THE SEA

22:46

Description

In a sea where a restless whale has already devoured every fish, a tiny, dignified “stute” fish whispers a curious suggestion: “Have you ever tasted man?” Intrigued, the great cetacean sets off to a secret latitude, eager to discover what the mysterious human might be like. The tone is playful yet vivid, painting a world where even the smallest creature can guide a giant’s appetite.

Following the fish’s directions, the whale finds a lone mariner perched on a modest raft, clad only in blue canvas breeches, suspenders, and a jack‑knife. With a grand gulp, the whale swallows the man, his raft, and the accessories into a dark, warm cavity, only to feel a sudden, amusing disturbance as the resourceful sailor begins to stir inside. The whale’s unexpected hiccoughs hint at a mischievous adventure that promises plenty of humor and imagination for listeners.

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Language

en

Duration

~3 hours (182K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Suzanne Shell, Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Release date

2010-05-23

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Rudyard Kipling

Rudyard Kipling

1865–1936

Born in Bombay and shaped by life in British India, this Nobel Prize-winning writer turned adventure, folklore, and childhood wonder into stories that have stayed popular for generations. Best known for The Jungle Book, Kim, and the Just So Stories, he wrote with a strong feel for place, rhythm, and memorable characters.

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