The Elephant's Child: And Other Just So Stories
The Elephant's Child: And Other Just So Stories
Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1993
Book Brief
BetaThe Elephant's Child: And Other Just So Stories
Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 199383
Short Story • Fiction
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Fantasy•
Children`s LiteratureSouthern Africa • Victorian Era
1993
Adult
6-12 years
Super Short Summary
The Elephant's Child: And Other Just So Stories by Rudyard Kipling is a collection of imaginative tales that explain how various animals acquired their unique features. The book includes stories like "The Elephant's Child," where a curious young elephant learns about the world, gaining a signature trunk through inquisitive adventures, and other animal origin tales.
Playful
Humorous
Fantastical
Adventurous
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
The Elephant's Child: And Other Just So Stories by Rudyard Kipling enchants with imaginative tales and rhythmic language. Its storytelling charms young audiences, though some critics find the narratives outdated and the themes colonial. Kipling's rich prose and playful plots make it a classic, despite its cultural insensitivities in a modern context.
Who Should Read The Elephant's Child: And Other Just So Stories?
A reader who enjoys whimsical and imaginative tales akin to The Jungle Book would appreciate The Elephant's Child: And Other Just So Stories by Rudyard Kipling. Fans of fables with moral lessons and those who delight in the anthropomorphic charm of Winnie-the-Pooh by A.A. Milne would also find it captivating.
509 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
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Short Story • Fiction
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Fantasy•
Children`s LiteratureSouthern Africa • Victorian Era
1993
Adult
6-12 years
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