How the Rhinoceros Got His Skin
On an uninhabited island on the Red Sea, a rude Rhinoceros steals a Parsee's cake.
Rudyard Kipling was an English writer whose stories include animal fables, adventure, and tales of life in India. Here you can read his stories, from “Rikki-Tikki-Tavi” to “How the Camel Got His Hump,” or listen to any of them in a natural voice; every story is free to read or listen to.
How the Camel Got His Hump
In the beginning of years the Camel would not work. He just said "Humph!"
How the Whale Got His Throat
Once the Whale ate every fish in the sea, until the small 'Stute Fish told him to try a man.
The Sing-Song of Old Man Kangaroo
Long ago the Kangaroo had four short legs, and he was very proud.
How the Leopard Got His Spots
Once the Leopard was sandy-yellow all over, until the animals all moved into the stripy, speckly forest.
Where can I read Rudyard Kipling stories for free?
You can read Kipling stories for free on Pagehush, with no ads. You can read on your phone or have any story read aloud.
Can I listen to Rudyard Kipling stories?
Yes. Pagehush can read any story aloud in a natural voice, for free and without ads.