Length3h 10m
About this audiobook
These playful and imaginative fables offer whimsical explanations for the most distinctive traits of the animal kingdom. With rhythmic prose and infectious charm, the stories spark the imagination and celebrate the wonder of the natural world. It is a timeless collection that continues to enchant readers of all ages with its wit and creativity.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 4.2 (69.7K)
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GenreFantasy, General Fiction
Length3 hrs 10 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateFeb 23, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1HOW THE WHALE GOT HIS THROAT
2HOW THE CAMEL GOT HIS HUMP: NOW this is the next tale, and it tells how the Camel got his big hump.
3HOW THE RHINOCEROS GOT HIS SKIN
4HOW THE LEOPARD GOT HIS SPOTS
5THE ELEPHANT’S CHILD
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6THE SING-SONG OF OLD MAN KANGAROO
7THE BEGINNING OF THE ARMADILLOS
8HOW THE FIRST LETTER WAS WRITTEN
9HOW THE ALPHABET WAS MADE
10THE CRAB THAT PLAYED WITH THE SEA
11THE CAT THAT WALKED BY HIMSELF
12THE BUTTERFLY THAT STAMPED
13IMPRINT | DISCLAIMER
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