How the Elephant Got Its Trunk and Other Wild Animal Stories by Rudyard Kipling audiobook

How the Elephant Got Its Trunk and Other Wild Animal Stories

By Rudyard Kipling
Read by Virginia McKenna

Alison Larkin Presents, Author's Republic
4.04 Hours 1
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“In the High and Far-Off Times…there was one Elephant—a new Elephant—an Elephant’s Child—who was full of ‘satiable curiosity, and that means he asked ever so many questions…” Rudyard Kipling’s famous Just So Stories provide imaginative answers to the many questions children ask about the world and the animals we share it with. In this magical audio recording, iconic actress and wildlife conservationist Virginia McKenna brings the best beloved of Kipling’s stories to a brand new audience. The reading is followed by a fascinating hour-long interview in which McKenna talks with Alison Larkin about her life, her work rescuing wild animals, the Born Free Foundation, and how children of all ages can help make a difference. She also reads a few poems of her own inspired by animals she has known. Fifteen percent of the profits from the sale of this audiobook will be donated to Born Free USA. Just So Stories included are: How the Elephant Got Its Trunk, The Cat That Walked By Himself, How the Whale Got His Throat, How the Camel Got His Hump, How the Rhinoceros Got His Skin, How the Leopard Got His Spots, The Sing-Song of Old Man Kangaroo, The Beginning of Armadillos, The Crab That Played with the Sea, and The Butterfly That Stamped. And from The Jungle Book, Rikki-Tikki-Tavi. Narrator Virginia McKenna starred in the multi-award–winning film Born Free, in which she and her husband Bill Travers depicted the story of conservationists George and Joy Adamson and their reintroduction of Elsa, the orphaned lion cub, into the wild. That film, and all it still stands for, changed their lives.

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“In the High and Far-Off Times…there was one Elephant—a new Elephant—an Elephant’s Child—who was full of ‘satiable curiosity, and that means he asked ever so many questions…”

Rudyard Kipling’s famous Just So Stories provide imaginative answers to the many questions children ask about the world and the animals we share it with.

In this magical audio recording, iconic actress and wildlife conservationist Virginia McKenna brings the best beloved of Kipling’s stories to a brand new audience. The reading is followed by a fascinating hour-long interview in which McKenna talks with Alison Larkin about her life, her work rescuing wild animals, the Born Free Foundation, and how children of all ages can help make a difference. She also reads a few poems of her own inspired by animals she has known.

Fifteen percent of the profits from the sale of this audiobook will be donated to Born Free USA.

Just So Stories included are: How the Elephant Got Its Trunk, The Cat That Walked By Himself, How the Whale Got His Throat, How the Camel Got His Hump, How the Rhinoceros Got His Skin, How the Leopard Got His Spots, The Sing-Song of Old Man Kangaroo, The Beginning of Armadillos, The Crab That Played with the Sea, and The Butterfly That Stamped. And from The Jungle Book, Rikki-Tikki-Tavi.

Narrator Virginia McKenna starred in the multi-award–winning film Born Free, in which she and her husband Bill Travers depicted the story of conservationists George and Joy Adamson and their reintroduction of Elsa, the orphaned lion cub, into the wild. That film, and all it still stands for, changed their lives.

Editorial Reviews

Editorial Reviews

“Rudyard Kipling’s short origin stories…are whimsical delights for children. Virginia McKenna is wonderfully expressive in her narration. Her warm, pleasant cadence enlivens Kipling’s stories, and…she especially captures the naïveté of characters like the elephant’s child and the butterfly who stamped. Her narration feels like she is reading a book to a group of children…Allison Larkin conducts an interesting interview in which McKenna speaks about her love of wildlife and the Born Free Foundation. She also reads her own original poetry. This audiobook proves to be a treat for children and adults alike.” AudioFile

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Author Bio: Rudyard Kipling

Author Bio: Rudyard Kipling

Rudyard Kipling (1865–1936) was born of English parents in Bombay, India. At seventeen, he began work as a journalist and over the next seven years established an international reputation with his stories and verses of Indian and army life, including such classics as The Jungle Book and Kim. In 1907 he became the first English writer to receive the Nobel Prize.

Details

Details

Available Formats : CD
Category: Fiction
Runtime: 4.04
Audience: Children (4–7)
Language: English