A Collection of Rudyard Kipling's Just So Stories

Rudyard Kipling. Candlewick Press (MA), $22.99 (127pp) ISBN 978-0-7636-2629-7

Well-known animal tales get a fresh look from eight contemporary artists in A Collection of Rudyard Kipling's Just So Stories. Peter Sis, Satoshi Kitamura and Jane Ray number among the artists, illustrating ""How the Whale Got His Throat,"" ""How the Camel Got His Hump"" and ""How the Rhinoceros Got His Skin."" The illustrators' individual styles lend each story a distinct feeling. Fans of Kipling's work will appreciate the new look and newcomers to the classic stories will be taken in by the bold artwork and approachable trim size. .

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