Just So Stories Collection

KIPLING: JUST SO STORIES. The Elephants Child. Illustration by Rudyard Kipling to the first edition of his Just So Stories, published in 1902

RUDYARD KIPLING: JUST SO. Drawing by Kipling for his Just So Stories for Little Children, 1902
RUDYARD KIPLING: JUST SO. Drawing by Kipling for his " Just So Stories for Little Children, " 1902

The Cat that Walked by Himself (engraving)
3625357 The Cat that Walked by Himself (engraving) by Kipling, Joseph Rudyard (1865-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cat that Walked by Himself)

KIPLING: JUST SO STORIES. How the Whale got his Throat. Illustration by Rudyard Kipling to the first edition of his Just So Stories, published in 1902

KIPLING: JUST SO STORIES. How the Rhinoceros got his Skin. Illustration by Rudyard Kipling to the first edition of his Just So Stories, published in 1902

Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936) English writer best remembered for his poems, the Just So Stories and The Jungle Book
5615774 Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936) English writer best remembered for his poems, the Just So Stories and The Jungle Book

Whole Story of the Jaguar and the Hedgehog and the Tortoise and the Armadillo all in a heap (engraving)
3625350 Whole Story of the Jaguar and the Hedgehog and the Tortoise and the Armadillo all in a heap (engraving) by Kipling

The Whale looking at the little Stute Fish (engraving)
3625340 The Whale looking at the little Stute Fish (engraving) by Kipling, Joseph Rudyard (1865-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Whale looking at the little Stute Fish)

The Four Gull-winged Djinns (engraving)
3625358 The Four Gull-winged Djinns (engraving) by Kipling, Joseph Rudyard (1865-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Four Gull-winged Djinns)

The Animal that Came out of the Sea (engraving)
3625355 The Animal that Came out of the Sea (engraving) by Kipling, Joseph Rudyard (1865-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Animal that Came out of the Sea)

The Djinn in charge of All Deserts (engraving)
3625341 The Djinn in charge of All Deserts (engraving) by Kipling, Joseph Rudyard (1865-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Djinn in charge of All Deserts)

The Parsee beginning to eat his cake (engraving)
3625339 The Parsee beginning to eat his cake (engraving) by Kipling, Joseph Rudyard (1865-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Parsee beginning to eat his cake)

Cave where the Man and Woman lived first of all (engraving)
3625354 Cave where the Man and Woman lived first of all (engraving) by Kipling, Joseph Rudyard (1865-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cave where the Man and Woman lived first of all)

The First Letter (engraving)
3625347 The First Letter (engraving) by Kipling, Joseph Rudyard (1865-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The First Letter)

The Elephants Child going to pull bananas (engraving)
3625344 The Elephants Child going to pull bananas (engraving) by Kipling, Joseph Rudyard (1865-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Elephants Child going to pull bananas)

Map of the Turbid Amazon in Red + Black (engraving)
3625351 Map of the Turbid Amazon in Red + Black (engraving) by Kipling, Joseph Rudyard (1865-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Map of the Turbid Amazon in Red + Black)

The Elephants Child having his nose pulled by the Crocodile (engraving)
3625345 The Elephants Child having his nose pulled by the Crocodile (engraving) by Kipling, Joseph Rudyard (1865-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Wise Baviaan, the dog-headed Baboon (engraving)
3625338 Wise Baviaan, the dog-headed Baboon (engraving) by Kipling, Joseph Rudyard (1865-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wise Baviaan, the dog-headed Baboon)

The Leopard and the Ehiopian (engraving)
3625346 The Leopard and the Ehiopian (engraving) by Kipling, Joseph Rudyard (1865-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Leopard and the Ehiopian)

Pou Amma the Crab (engraving)
3625356 Pou Amma the Crab (engraving) by Kipling, Joseph Rudyard (1865-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pau Amma the Crab)

Taffimai Metallumai (engraving)
3625353 Taffimai Metallumai (engraving) by Kipling, Joseph Rudyard (1865-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Taffimai Metallumai)

The Djinn making the beginnings of the Magic that brought the Humph to the Camel (engraving)
3625337 The Djinn making the beginnings of the Magic that brought the Humph to the Camel (engraving) by Kipling, Joseph Rudyard (1865-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Old Man Kangaroo (engraving)
3625349 Old Man Kangaroo (engraving) by Kipling, Joseph Rudyard (1865-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old Man Kangaroo)

The Whale swallowing the Mariner (engraving)
3625343 The Whale swallowing the Mariner (engraving) by Kipling, Joseph Rudyard (1865-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Whale swallowing the Mariner)

Parsee Pestonjee Bomonjee (engraving)
3625342 Parsee Pestonjee Bomonjee (engraving) by Kipling, Joseph Rudyard (1865-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Parsee Pestonjee Bomonjee)

Rudyard Kiplings own illustration for How the Camel Got His Hump, c1902, (c1950). Scene from Kiplings Just So Stories for Little Children

KIPLING: JUST SO STORIES. How the First Letter was Written. The story of Taffimai Metallumai carved on an old tusk. Illustration by Rudyard Kipling to the first edition of his Just So Stories

KIPLING: JUST SO STORIES. How the Camel got his Hump. Illustration by Rudyard Kipling to the first edition of his Just So Stories, published in 1902

KIPLING: JUST SO STORIES. How the Leopard got his Spots. Baviaan, the dog-headed Baboon, whom the Leopard consulted about Spots

KIPLING: JUST SO STORIES. The Sing-Song of Old Man Kangaroo. Illustration by Rudyard Kipling to the first edition of his Just So Stories, published in 1902

KIPLING: JUST SO STORIES. The Beginning of the Armadilloes. A map of the turbid Amazon. Illustration by Rudyard Kipling to the first edition of his Just So Stories, published in 1902

Rudyard Kipling, British poet and author C016 / 4523
Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936), British poet and author. Kipling was born in India, brought to England by his family when he was five years old

The Sing-Song of Old Man Kangaroo. Illustration by Joseph Michael Gleeson to an early 20th century edition of Rudyard
KIPLING: JUST SO STORIES. The Sing-Song of Old Man Kangaroo. Illustration by Joseph Michael Gleeson to an early 20th century edition of Rudyard Kiplings Just So Stories

KIPLING: JUST SO STORIES. How the Rhinoceros got his Skin. Illustration by Joseph Michael Gleeson to an early 20th century edition of Rudyard Kiplings Just So Stories

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"Just So Stories" is a collection of enchanting tales written by Rudyard Kipling, an English writer known for his captivating poems and novels such as "The Jungle Book. " These stories, including "The Elephant's Child, " "How the Whale Got His Throat, " "How the Rhinoceros Got His Skin, " and "How the Camel Got His Hump, " are beautifully illustrated by Kipling himself in his 1902 edition. The drawings bring to life the whimsical characters and fantastical settings that make these stories so beloved. In one illustration, we see a majestic elephant with its long trunk stretched out, embodying curiosity and adventure just like the mischievous protagonist of "The Elephant's Child. " Another drawing captures the awe-inspiring moment when a whale encounters a tiny stute fish, showcasing Kipling's ability to weave magical narratives around even the most ordinary interactions. Kipling's imaginative storytelling takes us on journeys through deserts ruled by djinns with gull-winged forms and introduces us to creatures emerging from mysterious depths of the sea. We witness how animals acquire their distinctive features through clever tricks or magical interventions orchestrated by powerful beings like Djinn. These engravings also depict scenes where characters interact in unexpected ways; for instance, we find a tortoise alongside an armadillo and jaguar all piled up together. Such illustrations highlight Kipling's talent for creating unlikely friendships among diverse species. As readers delve into these timeless tales filled with wit, humor, and moral lessons subtly woven into each narrative thread, they will be transported to worlds where anything seems possible. Whether it is watching animals transform or witnessing humans indulge in delicious cake (as shown in another engraving), there is something truly captivating about Kipling's "Just So Stories. " Rudyard Kipling has left behind an enduring legacy through his masterful storytelling skills showcased not only in these stories but also in his other works.