The Narrator

The

The Elephant's Child

The

Taffimai Metallumai (Taffy)

Taffimai

Suleiman-bin-Daoud (Solomon)

Suleiman-bin-Daoud

Balkis

Balkis

The Cat

The

The Camel

The

The Djinn

The

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Just so stories

by Rudyard Kipling

📚 Family Classics

About This Book

Animals -- Fiction, Children's stories, English, Short stories

Story Adventures

Pick a topic to explore with your favorite characters!

Just so stories🔥 Heated

The Nature of Work

"Is contributing to society a moral imperative, or is it acceptable to prioritize personal comfort and avoid labor, even if it burdens others?"

Portrait of The Camel
The Camel
Portrait of Suleiman-bin-Daoud
Suleiman-bin-Daoud
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The Value of Curiosity

"Is relentless curiosity a virtue, even when it leads to hardship and disruption, or is ignorance sometimes bliss?"

Portrait of The Elephant's Child
The Elephant's Child
Portrait of The Djinn
The Djinn
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The Limits of Wisdom

"Is true wisdom recognizing the limits of one's own understanding, or is it striving to know and control as much as possible, even if it means risking unintended consequences?"

Portrait of Suleiman-bin-Daoud
Suleiman-bin-Daoud
Portrait of Balkis
Balkis
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The Price of Civilization

"Is the comfort and security of civilization worth the sacrifice of individual freedom and independence?"

Portrait of The Cat
The Cat
Portrait of Taffimai Metallumai (Taffy)
Taffimai Metallumai (Taffy)
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💡 How Story Adventures Work

Pick a topic and chat with your favorite characters! Hannah and Lily will help explain what's happening, and the characters will answer questions just like they would in the story. It's like having a book club with friends!