Young readers develop reading skills and their love for literature by reading these classic novels. The famous, funny and inspiring stories from one of the world's greatest storytellers. From the 'satiable curiosity of the elephant's child to the crab who played with the sea, from the ingenious invention of the alphabet to how the rhinoceros got his wrinkled skin, these stories of strange happenings in the High and Far-Off Times brim with life, humour and magic - a wonderful collection that will hold you spellbound!

By Rudyard Kipling. 464 pages. The Puffin Classics books are the most complete and unabridged versions of these classic novels. Elegantly illustrated in black and white. Biography of the author is included in each book. Recommended for ages 9 and up.