--- product_id: 62166399 title: "Just So Stories Hardcover – Illustrated, September 20, 2016" brand: "rudyard kiplingpaul bransomj. m. gleeson" price: "£79.99" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 12 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/62166399-just-so-stories-hardcover-illustrated-september-20-2016 store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Just So Stories Hardcover – Illustrated, September 20, 2016 **Brand:** rudyard kiplingpaul bransomj. m. gleeson **Price:** £79.99 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Just So Stories Hardcover – Illustrated, September 20, 2016 by rudyard kiplingpaul bransomj. m. gleeson - **How much does it cost?** £79.99 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/62166399-just-so-stories-hardcover-illustrated-september-20-2016) ## Best For - rudyard kiplingpaul bransomj. m. gleeson enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted rudyard kiplingpaul bransomj. m. gleeson brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Just So Stories Hardcover – Illustrated, September 20, 2016 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51GHMFmCGgL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I give this book as a gift to grandkids. *by P***N on Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2023* A gift. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 12 short stories for kids--mostly tall tale answers to child-like questions *by B***Y on Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2017* “Just So Stories” is a collection of 12 children’s stories. The theme that runs through the dozen stories is that they are mostly tall-tale answers for questions that children might have. All but two of them focus on animals and nature, and the two divergent stories deal with the origin of written language. Since it’s such a small collection and the titles tend to synopsize the stories, I’ll include the table of contents below, which may give one greater insight into the nature of the stories.1.) How the Whale Got his Throat2.) How the Camel Got his Hump3.) How the Rhinoceros Got his Skin4.) How the Leopard Got his Spots5.) The Elephant’s Child6.) The Sing-Song of Old Man Kangaroo7.) The Beginning of the Armadillos8.) How the First Letter Was Made9.) How the Alphabet Was Made10.) The Crab that Played with the Sea11.) The Cat that Walked by Himself12.) The Butterfly that StampedThe edition that I have has a number of black-and-white graphics (block print and line drawn style)—one or two per story. Given the genre, I imagine most editions have some kind of pictures, but your edition’s graphics may vary. A number of the stories include short poetry—usually at the end. The poetry is part of the original Kipling product and so are likely included in all unabridged editions.I’d recommend this book for those looking for short stories that are relatable to young children. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great reading+ Great literature for all ages *by C***E on Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2021* I first read this book many years ago in Elementary School. As I look back at the stories, I consider them classics for adults and children. The author was born in India during the Raj; his Amma taught him to remember to speak English, his second language.Kipling is great reading for young children and adults for the quality of the stories, and his use of the English language. Today, I find contemporary children's books that lack the beauty and language of these stories.I have gifted them to all my grandchildren so they may, by reading quality works, learn to speak and write well. Perfect for Christmas or anytime reading.Kipling also wrote 'Captains Courageous', which differs significantly from the 1937 film in plot line. The novel is quite suitable for young readers, too.*** Please note there are TWO volumes to the Jungle Books, the second has continuing stories about Mowgli, and others.*** --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/62166399-just-so-stories-hardcover-illustrated-september-20-2016](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/62166399-just-so-stories-hardcover-illustrated-september-20-2016) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-19*