{"product_id":"2026200007299-secondhand-just-so-stories-for-little-children","title":"Just So Stories: For Little Children","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good                          \u003cbr\u003eJacket: Worn\/faded, no tears\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good                  \u003cbr\u003eMarkings: No markings\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA beloved classic of children's literature, Just So Stories: For Little Children presents a collection of whimsical origin tales that answer imaginative questions about the natural world — how the elephant got its trunk, how the leopard got its spots, and how the alphabet came to be. Written in a playful, rhythmic prose that begs to be read aloud, Kipling crafts each story with a warm, teasing tone that speaks directly and intimately to young listeners, often addressing them as O Best Beloved. Originally told to his own daughter, these tales blend folklore, fantasy, and gentle humor to create a timeless mythology all their own. Illustrated with Kipling's own drawings in many editions, the stories have enchanted generations of readers since their first publication in 1902, standing as a cornerstone of classic children's storytelling. Rich with invention and wit, the collection illustrates the enduring power of the pourquoi tale — stories that explain the wonders of the world through the magic of imagination.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48887831167195,"sku":"2026200007299-SECONDHAND","price":100.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/254e61f0-1e0a-4ffe-b49a-b7ec8786f652.png?v=1781746662","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200007299-secondhand-just-so-stories-for-little-children","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}