When a playful little crab named Snappy runs away from his job, the whole ocean goes topsy-turvy! Retold from one of the best-loved rudyard kipling short stories, this simple, cheerful bedtime tale shows toddlers that finding your place in the world is the happiest...
Story collections both famous and curious, for readers of all ages.
Taffy’s Talking Pictures
When Taffy's daddy breaks his fishing stick, clever little Taffy draws a picture to ask for help — but the friendly stranger gets the message all wrong! This charming kipling story retelling is full of giggles and heart, perfect for winding down with your toddler at...
How the First Letter Was Written
Long before text messages, a clever girl named Taffy tried to send a note using only pictures and a piece of bark. This charming twist on classic rudyard kipling stories shows how a simple drawing led to a very big, very funny misunderstanding. Long, long ago, when...
Stickly-Prickly and Slow-Solid Outsmart Jaguar
A hungry jaguar thinks he's found an easy dinner, but Stickly-Prickly the hedgehog and Slow-Solid the tortoise have other plans. This playful retelling of one of the best-loved Kipling stories turns a classic jungle tale into a giggly bedtime favorite about friendship...
Armadillos Beginnings in a Jungle Mix-Up
Stickly-Prickly and Slow-Solid are in a bit of a prickly situation with a hungry jaguar! By mixing up the rules of the jungle, they transform into something entirely new. Dive into this whimsical just so rudyard kipling adaptation to see how the very first Armadillo...
Kangaroo Hop
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...
How Kangaroo Learned to Hop
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’s Trunk-tastic Adventure
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...
How the Elephant’s Child’s Got His Trunk
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...
The Camel Who Said Humph
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 with Spots and Stripes
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,...
The Leopard’s New Spots: A Tale of Change and Adaptation
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...












