num_pages: 298
description: One of the world's greatest storytellers weaves together an unforgettable collection of animal tales, including how the camel got its hump, how the leopard got its spots, and how even a butterfly stamping his leg can change a man's life.Initially written for his own "best beloved," Just So Stories was published in 1902. It has been a favorite for the past century and is certain to be cherished by generations to come.
language: English
title: Just So Stories
titlecomplete: Just So Stories (Aladdin Classics)
characters: Uncle Baboon, Wild Man, Kolokolo Bird, Stute fish, Dingo—Yellow-Dog, Tired-Dog, Poor-Dog, Stickly-Prickly Hedgehog, Ethiopian, Uncle Giraffe, Wild Horse, Aunt Hippopotamus, Painted Jaguar, Elephant's Child, Wild Cat, Mariner, Kangaroo, Old Man Kangaroo, Tired Old Kangaroo, Wild Dog, Man, aka Son of Adam, Rhinoceros, Little girl-daughter, Aunt Ostrich, The Most Beautiful Queen Balkis, Pau Amma, Wild Cow, Bi-Colored-Python-Rock-Snake, Solomon the Son of David, aka The Most Wise Sovreign Suleiman-bin-Daoud, Slow-Solid Tortoise, All-the-Turtle-there-was, Nqong
genres: Fantasy, Animals, India, Literature, Young Adult, Short Stories, Childrens, Classics, Fiction, British Literature
ratings_count: 47724
series: Password Readers Leveled Stories
awards: awardedAt: -94665600000
name: Lewis Carroll Shelf Award
publisher: Aladdin