Birds and all Nature 40 cover art

Birds and all Nature 40

Birds and all Nature 40

By: Rudyard Kipling
Listen for free

About this listen

 Dive into the enchanting world of Just So Stories, first published in 1902, where you’ll discover whimsical tales that explain the origins of various natural wonders. Originally illustrated with charming woodcuts by Rudyard Kipling himself, these stories captivate both young and old alike. As you read along at mainlesson.com, you’ll find each narrative accompanied by a delightful ballad-style poem. Written for Kiplings beloved daughter Josephine, who tragically passed away in 1899, these tales often address the listener as Best Beloved. With their comically elevated language, inspired by the formal speech of India and sprinkled with imaginative words, these stories are a joy to read aloud and perfect for memorization. (Summary from Wikipedia)Copyright Animals & Nature Art Literary History & Criticism
Episodes
  • 012 - The Butterfly that Stamped

    012 - The Butterfly that Stamped
    Jan 26 2026
    Dive into the enchanting world of Just So Stories, first published in 1902, where you’ll discover whimsical tales that explain the origins of various natural wonders. Originally illustrated with charming woodcuts by Rudyard Kipling himself, these stories captivate both young and old alike. As you read along at mainlesson.com, you’ll find each narrative accompanied by a delightful ballad-style poem. Written for Kiplings beloved daughter Josephine, who tragically passed away in 1899, these tales often address the listener as Best Beloved. With their comically elevated language, inspired by the formal speech of India and sprinkled with imaginative words, these stories are a joy to read aloud and perfect for memorization. (Summary from Wikipedia)
    Show More Show Less
    23 mins
  • 011 - The Cat who Walked by Himself

    011 - The Cat who Walked by Himself
    Jan 26 2026
    Dive into the enchanting world of Just So Stories, first published in 1902, where you’ll discover whimsical tales that explain the origins of various natural wonders. Originally illustrated with charming woodcuts by Rudyard Kipling himself, these stories captivate both young and old alike. As you read along at mainlesson.com, you’ll find each narrative accompanied by a delightful ballad-style poem. Written for Kiplings beloved daughter Josephine, who tragically passed away in 1899, these tales often address the listener as Best Beloved. With their comically elevated language, inspired by the formal speech of India and sprinkled with imaginative words, these stories are a joy to read aloud and perfect for memorization. (Summary from Wikipedia)
    Show More Show Less
    25 mins
  • 010 - The Crab that Played with the Sea

    010 - The Crab that Played with the Sea
    Jan 26 2026
    Dive into the enchanting world of Just So Stories, first published in 1902, where you’ll discover whimsical tales that explain the origins of various natural wonders. Originally illustrated with charming woodcuts by Rudyard Kipling himself, these stories captivate both young and old alike. As you read along at mainlesson.com, you’ll find each narrative accompanied by a delightful ballad-style poem. Written for Kiplings beloved daughter Josephine, who tragically passed away in 1899, these tales often address the listener as Best Beloved. With their comically elevated language, inspired by the formal speech of India and sprinkled with imaginative words, these stories are a joy to read aloud and perfect for memorization. (Summary from Wikipedia)
    Show More Show Less
    21 mins
No reviews yet