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About this audiobook
Delightful and imaginative, these whimsical fables explain the origins of the world's most curious creatures through clever wordplay and charm. From the leopard’s spots to the elephant’s trunk, each story is a playful journey into the heart of folklore. Though written for children, the wit and inventiveness of the tales remain a joy for readers of all ages.
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Rating★★★★ 4.2 (66.5K)
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GenreFantasy
Length3 hrs 10 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateFeb 24, 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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