Just So Stories by Rudyard Kipling Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Just So Stories
Book Review: Excellent book
Summary: 5 Stars
I thought I had written a review on this previously, but I think it had a slightly different title (complete just so stories) so I'll write one for this particular title. I was given this book years ago, when my son was 3, by a friend of mine. He told me I should read the stories first and pick out the ones that I felt would be appropriate for my son, which I did. He loved the stories, particularly "how the rhinoceros got his skin," and I read it to him almost every night (we had been reading all Disney stories up until then). There were about 2 or 3 other stories in the book that we also read. It was wonderful and made him smile before going to sleep, always important! Yes, there are phrases, etc., in the book that are inappropriate, but Disney also has some pretty embarrassing things in their books, as well. Really. Read the things you intend to read to your children, and make decisions based on your perception of content. It's an excellent book, with some very excellent stories. My son still remembers that book, and still loves the stories. Because I sold the book when we moved, I purchased a new one for a friend just having a baby recently. As I was told years ago, I told her to read the stories first and find the ones that she liked, and felt were good for her child.Book Review: Just So Racist!!
Summary: 2 Stars
"Oh, plain black's best for a nigger" from "How the Lepard got his Spots"....need I say more??
I was very disappointed with this book after so many of the reviews were positive. Let's wake up!! It's 2007 and the Era of the word "Negro", or as Mr. Kipling likes to say..."nigger" is not a charming word to describe an African/black person! Why don't we keep these types of books in a special section on racist authors, and what not to spend time reading to our children!!
Book Review: Just So Stories a Wonderful book for all
Summary: 5 Stars
My daughter and I read this book a year ago for homeschool and enjoyed it immensly. We have moved out of country, and were not able to bring a lot things with us, this book included. However, she received this book for Christmas and couldn't have been more thrilled. It is a book that can be read again, and again. They are wonderful stories full of clever writing, great plots, and perfect for kids of all ages.Book Review: Just so-so.
Summary: 3 Stars
I hate to disagree with the vast majority of reviewers here, but as a whole, I don't think the book works.
"The Elephant's Child" and "The Cat That Walked By Himself" are memorable- I have fond memories of listening to audio recording of those when I was really young. "The great gray-green greasy Limpopo River, all set about with fever trees," is imaginative writing. Another favorite passage, "'My young friend, if you do not now, immediately and instantly, pull as hard as ever you can, it is my opinion that your acquaintance in the large paern leather ulter' (and by this he meant the Crocodile) 'will jerk you into yonder limpid stream before you can say Jack Robinson.' This is the way Bi-Coloured-Python-Rock-Snakes always talk." And who can forget "'Nenni!' said the Cat. 'I am the Cat who walks by himself, and all places are alike to me.'"?
The other stories, unfortunately, are forgettable. "How the First Letter Was Written" failed to capture at least my imagination, though it did have some moments. In addition, "The Butterfly that Stamped" is just bizarre. The other stories are similarly weak.
I'm glad I own the book for the two stories I mentioned above, as they are classics. But taken as a whole, I think that the "Just So Stories" are vastly overrated.
Book Review: Kipling's Just So Stories
Summary: 5 Stars
This was the 2nd book in my Grandson's Birthday Present. I am told that it is a big hit with my 3 other grand children as well.