| Just So Stories Contributor(s): Kipling, Rudyard (Author), Kipling, Rudyard (Illustrator), Lisle, Janet Taylor (Foreword by) |
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ISBN: 0689851251 ISBN-13: 9780689851254 Publisher: Aladdin Paperbacks OUR PRICE: $8.09 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 2002 Annotation: Written for his daughter, Kipling's magical fables artfully expose the foibles of human nature while tickling the funny bone. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Classics - Juvenile Fiction | Short Stories - Juvenile Fiction | Animals - General |
| Dewey: FIC |
| LCCN: 2001096354 |
| Lexile Measure: 1060 |
| Series: Aladdin Classics |
| Physical Information: 0.56" H x 5.07" W x 7.66" (0.31 lbs) 208 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 20231 Reading Level: 6.4 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 5.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher 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. |
Contributor Bio(s): Lisle, Janet Taylor: - Janet Taylor Lisle's books for young readers have received the Newbery Honor Award (Afternoon of the Elves), the Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction (The Art of Keeping Cool), Holland's Zilveren Griffel, and Italy's Premio Andersen Award, among other honors. A graduate of Smith College and former journalist, Janet lives in Rhode Island and often draws on Rhode Island history in her work. Visit her online at JanetTaylorLisle.com. |