A lively retelling of a classic tale about a naughty crab. Based on the famous “Just So” story by Rudyard Kipling. This easy-to-read retelling of a popular classic is further enhanced with charming illustrations by John Joven. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme, a collection of over 300 reading books, graded in eight levels and developed with reading experts. Level One books are for readers just starting to read on their own.

Rudyard Kipling's classic 'Just So' story, retold for young readers. According to this much-loved fable, elephants didn't always have long trunks - that is, until one day when the elephant's child could contain his curiosity no longer, stepping closer than he should have to the Crocodile. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme.

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Usborne First Reading Level 1 Library 12 Books Set Collection 12 Books Set Brand New Titles in This Set First Reading Level 1 The Wish Fish The Lion and The Mouse King Midas and The Gold The Sun and The Wind The Fox and Crow The Fox and The Stork The Ant and The Grasshopper Old Macdonald Had A Farm The Three Wishes Anansi And The Bag Of Wisdom The Rabbits' Tale The Greedy Dog Description The next 12 books are taken from Usborne First Reading Level One. These delightful and very short stories are for children to try reading themselves.