Rudyard Kipling's Just So Stories, Retold by Elli Woollard, Illustrated by Marta Altes
Author | : Elli Woollard |
Publisher | : Macmillan Children's Books |
Total Pages | : 96 |
Release | : 2017-10-05 |
ISBN-10 | : 1509814744 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781509814749 |
Rating | : 4/5 (44 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: A magical retelling of five of Rudyard Kipling's much-loved Just So Stories.An enchanting retelling of five of Rudyard Kipling's much-loved Just So Stories. In this stunningly illustrated collection, meet the cat who walked by himself, discover how the lazy camel got his hump, how the elephant got his long trunk, find out why the rhino has such wrinkly skin, and how the whale got his teeny tiny throat. Witty and inventive, Kipling's richly imagined stories tell of how the world came to be as it is. Combining Elli Woollard's humorous rhyming verse with Marta Alt�s' beautiful illustrations throughout, this smart, funny, younger retelling of Kipling's beloved classic is a book to treasure, and sure to bring joy to a whole new generation of readers.