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Elephants have trunks, leopards have spots, and kangaroos can hop—but do you know how these animals got these unique characteristics? In “Just So Stories” by Rudyard Kipling, you'll uncover the delightful and imaginative tales behind these wonders of the animal world. Each story brings to life the quirky reasons why animals are the way they are, with a blend of humor and whimsy. Curious to find out how the camel got its hump or the rhinoceros its wrinkly skin? Tune in to this audiobook now. Visit our website to know more: https://squiryls.com/

Episodes

  1. 20/08/2024 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    The Butterfly That Stamped

    In “The Butterfly That Stamped,” Rudyard Kipling tells a playful story about a wise but frustrated King Suleiman-bin-Daoud, who is tired of his quarrelsome wives. When he encounters a bickering pair of butterflies, the male butterfly boasts he could stamp his foot and make the palace garden disappear to control his wife. Intrigued, Suleiman-bin-Daoud decides to help him, and the garden vanishes, causing chaos and fear among Solomon’s wives. To find out how the butterfly’s daring claim led to this surprising turn of events, tune in to the story now! Visit our website to know more: https://squiryls.com/

    21 min

  2. 20/08/2024 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    The Cat That Walked by Himself

    In “The Cat That Walked by Himself”, Rudyard Kipling tells a whimsical story about a clever and independent cat who prefers to do things his own way. The tale follows the cat as he refuses to conform to the ways of the other animals and humans who offer him comfort and companionship in exchange for his help. To discover how the cat’s unique nature led him to walk by himself and the impact of his choices, tune in to the story now! Visit our website to know more: https://squiryls.com/

    23 min

  3. 20/08/2024 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    The Crab That Played with the Sea

    In “The Crab That Played with the Sea”, Rudyard Kipling takes us on a delightful journey with a playful crab who loves to frolic in the waves of the ocean. This crab, full of mischief and joy, starts playing with the sea in a way that causes the tides to behave in unusual and magical ways. But as his games become more elaborate, he learns a valuable lesson about respecting the power of the sea. To find out how the crab’s playful antics led to a deeper understanding of the ocean’s might, tune in to the story now! Visit our website to know more: https://squiryls.com/

    20 min

  4. 20/08/2024 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    How the Alphabet Was Made

    In “How the Alphabet Was Made”, Rudyard Kipling tells the fascinating tale of how the alphabet came into existence. The story features a clever and determined young girl named Taffy who, after sending the very first letter, realises that there are many more things she wants to say. With the help of her father, she sets out to create a system of symbols that can represent every sound in their language. To discover how Taffy and her father brought the alphabet to life, tune in to the story now! Visit our website to know more: https://squiryls.com/

    19 min

  5. 20/08/2024 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    How the First Letter Was Written

    In “How the First Letter Was Written”, Rudyard Kipling takes us back to a time when people spoke but didn't write. The story follows a young girl named Taffy who, living in a world without letters, tries to communicate with her mother who's far away. Through a series of inventive attempts, she creates the very first letter, using drawings to send her message across the land. To find out how Taffy’s creative thinking led to the invention of writing letters, tune in to the story now! Visit our website to know more: https://squiryls.com/

    20 min

  6. 20/08/2024 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    The Beginning of the Armadillos

    In “The Beginning of the Armadillos”, Rudyard Kipling spins a clever tale of how a slow, awkward turtle and a quick, prickly hedgehog outsmart a hungry jaguar. The two animals, desperate to avoid being eaten, come up with a plan that involves a bit of clever mimicry and teamwork. Their combined tricks eventually lead to the creation of a completely new creature—an armadillo, with the best traits of both the turtle and the hedgehog. To find out how these two unlikely friends transformed into the very first armadillo, tune in to the story now! Visit our website to know more: https://squiryls.com/

    16 min

  7. 20/08/2024 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    The Sing-Song of Old Man Kangaroo

    In “The Sing-Song of Old Man Kangaroo”, Rudyard Kipling tells the tale of a kangaroo who wasn’t always the hopping creature we know today. Long ago, Old Man Kangaroo wanted to be different from all the other animals, so he asked the gods to make him special. Through a series of challenges and chases, he ends up with powerful hind legs and the ability to leap across the Australian outback.  To discover how Old Man Kangaroo became the bouncy animal we know today, tune in to the story now! Visit our website to know more: https://squiryls.com/

    7 min

  8. 20/08/2024 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    The Elephant's Child

    In “The Elephant’s Child,” Rudyard Kipling introduces us to a curious young elephant who is always full of questions. Living in a time when elephants had short, stubby noses, this little elephant’s curiosity leads him to ask one particularly dangerous question: "What does the crocodile eat for dinner?" Ignoring the warnings of other animals, he sets off to find out for himself, and what follows is a tug-of-war that stretches his nose into a long trunk.  To learn exactly how the elephant’s nose became a trunk, tune in to the story now! Visit our website to know more: https://squiryls.com/

    16 min

  9. 20/08/2024 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    How the Leopard Got His Spots

    In “How the Leopard Got His Spots”, Rudyard Kipling transports us to the African jungle, where a smooth-skinned leopard and his friend, the Ethiopian, find themselves struggling to catch their prey. The animals of the jungle have cleverly adapted to their surroundings, making it nearly impossible for the leopard to spot them—until he and the Ethiopian come up with a clever plan involving a change in their appearance.  To find out how the leopard got his spots, tune in to the story now! Visit our website to know more: https://squiryls.com/

    13 min

  10. 20/08/2024 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    How the Rhinoceros Got His Skin

    In “How the Rhinoceros Got His Skin”, Rudyard Kipling takes us to a tropical island where a rhinoceros with smooth, shiny skin learns the hard way about the consequences of being rude. After snatching and eating an entire cake without a thank you, the rhinoceros faces the clever revenge of a very annoyed Parsee.  To discover what the Parsee did to the rhinoceros, tune in to the story now! Visit our website to know more: https://squiryls.com/

    5 min

  11. 20/08/2024 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    How the Camel Got His Hump

    In “How the Camel Got His Hump”, Rudyard Kipling brings us to the hot, sandy desert where a lazy camel refuses to do any work. While the other animals toil away, the camel simply says “Humph!” to everyone’s requests. But when the Djinn of the desert hears about this, he decides to teach the camel a lesson that changes him forever. To find out how the Djinn gave the camel his hump, tune in to the story now! Visit our website to know more: https://squiryls.com/

    6 min

  12. 20/08/2024

    How the Whale Got His Throat

    In “How the Whale Got His Throat”, Rudyard Kipling takes us on an ocean adventure where a mighty whale, who once swallowed entire fish in one gulp, learns a big lesson about being too greedy. The story begins with the whale eating every fish in the sea until one clever little fish tricks him into swallowing something he didn’t expect—a man! To know what the man did to the whale, tune in to the story now! Visit our website to know more: https://squiryls.com/

    7 min
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Elephants have trunks, leopards have spots, and kangaroos can hop—but do you know how these animals got these unique characteristics? In “Just So Stories” by Rudyard Kipling, you'll uncover the delightful and imaginative tales behind these wonders of the animal world. Each story brings to life the quirky reasons why animals are the way they are, with a blend of humor and whimsy. Curious to find out how the camel got its hump or the rhinoceros its wrinkly skin? Tune in to this audiobook now. Visit our website to know more: https://squiryls.com/

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