Just So Stories
Just So Stories, published in 1902, is Rudyard Kipling's book of comic origin tales for small children, grown out of the stories he told his own daughter and written to be read aloud, in the same words every time, just so. The whale gets his throat, the camel his hump, the rhinoceros his skin and the leopard his spots; the Elephant's Child, full of insatiable curiosity, finds out what the crocodile has for dinner; the first letter is written and the alphabet made; the crab plays with the sea and the cat walks by himself. Kipling drew the pictures and wrote the captions and the verses, and his repetitions and invented words are part of the pleasure. It is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, with the first chapter free.
Start reading right away, without signing up. The complete text is included in Vinteuil Reading, or yours forever with a one-time purchase.
Frequently asked questions about Just So Stories
Just So Stories by Rudyard Kipling can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read Just So Stories online?
Yes. Just So Stories opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
Is Just So Stories free to read on Vinteuil?
The first chapter of Just So Stories is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is Just So Stories in the public domain?
Yes. Just So Stories by Rudyard Kipling is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read Just So Stories?
About 2 h 15 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is Just So Stories?
Just So Stories by Rudyard Kipling is filed under "Children's Classics" in the Vinteuil library.
