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Written by Rudyard Kipling, the popular British Victorian writer, these origin stories are fantasized tales written with a delightful sense of whimsy that charms adults and children alike. These excellent readings by Ghizela Rowe & Tim Graham make it abundantly clear why they have become such special classics that continue to tantalize and excite the imagination.

Dive into a captivating collection of short stories from the renowned author of The Jungle Book, Kim, and Just So Stories. Each tale is accompanied by a thought-provoking poem, making this a delightful read for those who enjoyed If. Join us on this literary journey that blends narrative and verse seamlessly. - Summary by Stav Nisser.

A collection of short stories from such favorites as Wilkie Collins, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and Rudyard Kipling are joined by others written anonymously in this anthology which will have you scratching your head and listening just a bit longer to discover the key to the mysteries.

The poor elephant's child, always in trouble for his insatiable curiosity, ventures to the banks of the great grey-green Limpopo River to find the answers to his very important question: "What do crocodiles have for dinner?" The answer may be more than he can handle!

Long before he hopped across the Australian plains, Old Man Kangaroo was a small, woolly creature with an oversized opinion of himself. Determined to be different from all other animals—and wonderfully run after—he makes his wish to the powerful god Nqong. The answer arrives not by magic words or gentle spells, but in the form of an endless chase led by the ever-hungry Yellow-Dog Dingo. Across deserts, salt-pans, grasslands, and rivers, Kangaroo runs, leaps, and finally hops—his legs stretching longer, his balance shifting, his shape forever altered by necessity.

After a passionate affair with Agnes Keith-Wessington, Jack Pansay wearies of her and becomes engaged to Miss Kitty Mannering. However, Wessington refuses to accept the rejection and reappears in Jack’s life, trying to make him reconsider. But to her greatest regret, Pansay continues to respond curtly and brutally. Not so long after, Agnes dies of a broken heart. From this moment on, Jack's life will never be the same again.

Mowgli's wolf pack is threatened by a pack of rampaging wild dogs. Mowgli asks Kaa the python to help him devise a plan to defeat them.

When Deesa the mahout wants to go on a drinking spree for ten days, he entrusts his beloved elephant Moti Guj to another mahout for the period. The elephant is well aware of the number of days that he is to serve under his temporary master. When Deesa loses track of time and fails to show up on the eleventh morning, Moti Guj enacts his own very effective protest.

Reinventata in chiave moderna e originale dallo scrittore Alessandro Spanghero, e costruita artisticamente per l’ascolto, la celebre opera di Kipling racconta di Mowgli, il cucciolo d’uomo, che viene adottato dal branco dei Lupi di Seonee, il Popolo Libero della Giungla. E con loro felicemente vive, fino a quando la terribile tigre Shere Khan decide che è giunto il momento di impadronirsi di lui, e divorarlo.

Kipling’s classic tale taken from the Just So Stories. Neolithic cave girl Taffy and her father work out a new way of passing on messages - and find that they have invented the alphabet.

The role of Fathers has changed much over the course of centuries. Men are now better suited to a role of co-parent in this modern age rather than the stilted, slightly aloof figure of times past. Being a Father is, of course, both a blessing and a burden. This modern day parenting in a frenetic fast changing world has to be both learnt and adapted from some inner well of memory from generations past as well as on the job experience.

Written by Rudyard Kipling, the popular British Victorian writer, these origin stories are fantasized tales written with a delightful sense of whimsy that charms adults and children alike. These excellent readings by Ghizela Rowe & TimGraham make it abundantly clear why they have become such special classics that continue to tantalize and excite the imagination.

Step into a quiet corner of the Empire of Stories, where the lamp is lit and the pages turn at their own unhurried pace. This podcast offers full-length readings of Rudyard Kipling’s tales - of jungle law and soldier’s duty, of wandering men, sharp-eyed children, and the strange roads between East and West. Each episode is spoken clear and steady, as though by a fireside companion, carrying you through adventure, mischief, and moral alike. Come listen, traveller, and let the old words march again beneath the steady drum of a human voice.

On the banks of the turbid Amazon, long before animals were quite what they are today, a prickly Hedgehog, a solid Tortoise, and a very puzzled Painted Jaguar collide in a battle of wits rather than claws. What begins as a night of confusion and clever wordplay becomes a tale of adaptation, cooperation, and surprise—one that explains how two unlikely creatures became something entirely new.

Rudyard Kipling, often hailed as a prophet of British imperialism by a young George Orwell, was born in Bombay, India, and possessed an unparalleled insight into the British Raj. Critic Douglas Kerr notes that Kipling remains a figure of passionate debate, with his literary and cultural significance still evolving. As the era of European empires fades, Kiplings remarkable narrative skills and his unique perspective on the imperial experience are increasingly acknowledged. This complexity and brilliance are vividly brought to life in THE PLAIN TALES FROM THE HILLS. -- MH (Introduction by Mike ...

Rudyard Kipling, one of the most celebrated writers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the United Kingdom, captivated audiences with his prose and poetry. In 1907, at the age of 42, he made history by becoming the youngest recipient of the Nobel Prize in Literature, as well as the first English-language writer to be honored with the prestigious award. Despite being considered for the British Poet Laureateship and several knighthood offers, Kipling graciously declined them all. - Summary by Wikipedia

In the High and Far-Off Times, before elephants had trunks, there lived an Elephant’s Child who was full of satiable curtiosity. He asked questions about everything—questions that earned him more than his share of spankings, but never dulled his desire to know more about the world.

In The Jungle Books, Rudyard Kipling weaves together nine captivating tales of Mowgli, the human child raised by a pack of wolves in the heart of India. Join Mowgli on his thrilling adventures as he navigates the challenges of jungle life, from his loving wolf family to the wise bear Baloo, who imparts the essential Law of the Jungle. Experience the suspense of his lifelong struggle with Shere-Kahn, the fearsome tiger. Ive taken the liberty of arranging these enchanting stories, along with a selection of Kiplings songs, in chronological order—from Mowglis early days in the wolf den (Mowglis ...

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 ...

Dive into a world of whimsy with these enchanting short stories that provide playful answers to a dozen of childhoods most curious why and how questions. Filled with a delightful mix of nonsense words and a rhythmic storytelling style, these tales are perfect for reading aloud, sparking imagination and joy in listeners of all ages. (summary by rachelellen)