Inspired by Kipling’s Just So Stories, this collection reimagines the whimsical origins of the world around us with playful language and rich imagination.
A fluffy little animal with short legs and big dreams dances across Australia looking for something extraordinary — and finds it in one giant leap. Retold from the beloved just so stories kipling collection, this bouncy bedtime tale will have your toddler giggling...
A proud animal wants to be different from everyone else, so he asks the wise elders for a big change. Discover the fun origin tale from the just so stories where a long chase leads to a brand new way of moving. In the era when Time itself was just a youngster, a very...
Elbert is full of big questions, but one trip to the river leads to a very stretchy surprise. Join this curious calf for a gentle retelling of how elephant got its trunk and discovered a wonderful new way to play. Long, long ago, before elephants had trunks, there was...
Elbert is full of questions, but his curiosity leads him on a wild adventure to the banks of the great, Limpopo river. Join him on a journey of discovery to learn exactly how elephant got his trunk in this charming retelling of a beloved fable. In the High and Far-Off...
Humphrey is a grumpy fellow who refuses to help his friends, until a desert spirit gives him a very special "snack pack." This retelling of the classic Rudyard Kipling tale explains how the camel got his hump and why pitching in can be super duper fun. Once upon a...
Hide-and-seek is hard when everyone looks like peanut butter! Join Louie and Eddie on a berry-licious adventure into the forest to discover how a leopard got its spots and why standing out is the best fun of all. Once upon a time, in a place called the High Veldt,...
This quiet retelling of Rudyard Kipling’s classic story of how leopards got their spots shows how a simple shift can become a miracle. A tale of camouflage, friendship, and the beauty of becoming who the moment asks us to be. Before our story begins, let's talk about...
Why do rhinos have such baggy skin? Discover the answer in this toddler-friendly twist on one of the classic rudyard kipling just so stories. A friendly boy and a hungry rhino learn that manners—and cake—are best when shared. Have you ever seen a rhino? They have...
Long ago, when the world was new, a lazy Camel refused to work with the other animals. All he would say was "Humph!" Then a magical Djinn appeared with a lesson the Camel would never forget—and that's exactly how the camel got its hump. This classic tale reminds young...
When a rude Rhinoceros gobbles up Cyrus's magnificent cake without so much as a "please," a little lesson in itchiness changes everything. Retold from Rudyard Kipling's beloved just so stories, this cozy bedtime tale explains why rhinoceroses have wrinkly skin — and...
A hungry Whale gobbles up every fish in the sea — until a clever little fish suggests he try something bigger. One swallowed boat and one very unhappy tummy later, the Whale learns his lesson! This playful just so story retelling is full of silly sounds and giggles,...
When a massive whale swallows a shipwrecked sailor, he gets much more than he bargained for in his tummy. Uncover the clever trick behind a just so story that explains why the ocean's biggest creature now only eats the smallest food. In the sea, once upon a time, my...