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A Collection of Just So Stories
With vivid characters and an hysterically funny choice of words, Rudyard Kipling’s beloved stories “explain” how camels got humps, great whales got tiny throats, elephants got trunks and more. These time-tested classics cause us to look at accepted qualities in new and creative ways, and even better, make us laugh out loud. With his menagerie of voices and warm, witty narrative presence, Jim Weiss brings Kipling’s own words to life.
The result is a wondrously charming recording that is certain to become an all-time favorite for listeners of all ages.
Includes:
- How the Whale Got His Throat
- The Elephant’s Child
- How the Camel Got His Hump
- The Beginning of the Armadillos
- How the Rhinocerous Got His Skin
“Perhaps Rudyard Kipling’s most clever work, matched with Jim Weiss’ astounding plethora of reading tools…a total joyful experience!” –Librarian
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With vivid characters and an hysterically funny choice of words, Rudyard Kipling’s beloved stories “explain” how camels got humps, great whales got tiny throats, elephants got trunks and more. These time-tested classics cause us to look at accepted qualities in new and creative ways, and even better, make us laugh out loud. With his menagerie of voices and warm, witty narrative presence, Jim Weiss brings Kipling’s own words to life.
The result is a wondrously charming recording that is certain to become an all-time favorite for listeners of all ages.
Includes:
- How the Whale Got His Throat
- The Elephant’s Child
- How the Camel Got His Hump
- The Beginning of the Armadillos
- How the Rhinocerous Got His Skin
“Perhaps Rudyard Kipling’s most clever work, matched with Jim Weiss’ astounding plethora of reading tools…a total joyful experience!” –Librarian
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| Age Range | 3 and Up |
|---|---|
| Grade Level |
rachel.ream
5 out of 5 Excellent stories, beautifully told
Truly wonderful. My 5 & 7 year old boys ask to listen to these over and over. Jim Weiss makes the beautiful, but sometimes complex, language of Kipling come alive and make complete sense.
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