Books with title How the Leopard Got His Spots and Other Silly Stories

Rudyard Kipling was truly an innovative childrens author. In How the Leopard Got His Spots, Kipling introduces readers to animal adaptation and camouflage through the tale of a confused leopard trying to hunt for his dinneronly to find it hidden to him. Inventive and amusing language use will give readers the giggles, especially those reading out loud! The Four Little Children Who Went Round the World, The Accomplished Lucky Teakettle, and Bruin and Reynard add to the magical amusement. With full-color illustrations complementing each story, this volume adds a bit of whimsy into any readers library.

In the yellow hues of the African plains, hunting was easy for the leopard, whose light coat served as camouflage. When all the animals moved away, the hungry leopard had to follow them to the striped, splotchy, spotted forest. But he didn’t stand a chance of survival unless, of course, he acquired spots himself. Rich in language and subtle humor, this inspired adaptation of the Rudyard Kipling classic comes alive with richly drawn illustrations by Lori Lohstoeter. Part of the award-winning Rabbit Ears Storybook Classics series. Ages 5 and up. DVD and CD versions of the same story are narrated by Danny Glover with original score by Ladysmith Black Mambazo featuring the gentle sounds of South African a cappella harmonies. Both available on Amazon.com (Disc on Demand and Audible.com)

Kipling's "Just So Stories" have enthralled generations of children and adults who have delighted in their whimsical explanations of the special physical characteristics of certain animals. This collection contains six of the best of these tales, charming new illustrations by Thea Kliros. Three of them explain "How the Whale Got His Throat, " "How the Rhinoceros Got His Skin" and "How the Leopard Got His Spots." "The Crab That Played with the Sea" relates the crab's origins. "The Cat That Walked by Himself" amusingly describes the special relationship between cats and those they permit to shelter them. The comical tale of Solomon and his many wives, "The Butterfly That Stamped" rounds out this entertaining treasury of Kipling tales.

In the yellow hues of the African plains, hunting was easy for the leopard, whose light coat served as camouflage. When all the animals moved away, the hungry leopard had to follow them to the striped, splotchy, spotted forest. But he didn’t stand a chance of survival unless, of course, he acquired spots himself. This inspired adaptation of the Rudyard Kipling classic comes alive with rich language and subtle humor. Ages 5 and up

Just So Stories by Rudyard KiplingHelp your child share your most wonderful childhood memories and emotions with the Illustrated Children's Classics Collection series, which offers amazingly illustrated children's favorites - the short stories for kids by Rudyard Kipling. Get cozily on the sofa, and together with your child enter the magic world of childhood - the world of exciting characters and thrilling adventures, the world of hot African deserts and savannahs, and the world of mysterious jungles of India. Get your kid engaged, entertained, and at the same taught valuable life lessons.Relish the splendor of the vivid and colorful pictures by a famous children's artist, which will trigger the child's imagination and let them live through the book adventures together with their favorite characters.Also in the series: Rikki Tikki Tavi: The Jungle Book StoriesThe Cat that Walked by Himself. How the Rhinoceros Got His Skin.The Elephant's Child. How the Camel Got His Hump.Make a great contribution to your child's library and a good investment in their development!