Rudyard Kipling (1865–1936) is a classic author whose works are in the public domain.

Kipling's enchanting explanations for nature's mysteries—how the leopard got its spots, how the camel earned its hump—blend whimsy with subversive humor that appeals as much to adults as children. Each tale is a miniature masterpiece of storytelling that makes the origin of the world feel like a game between witty friends.

