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The Butterfly That Stamped

From Just So Stories, by Rudyard Kipling

This story is from Just So Stories by Rudyard Kipling, first published in 1902. Kipling wrote playful tales to explain how things came to be or, as here, to teach a lesson through magic and humour. This text reflects its era; a few period terms have been modernised. The story is worth reading because it shows that wisdom and kindness work better than showing off, and that a clever plan and a sense of humour can solve a quarrel better than magic alone.

Band

Purple · Pre-readers and first readersTypical starting range: ages 4–5

Length

short · about 354 words in 5 sections · 4 pictures

Source

Just so stories, Rudyard Kipling

First published

1902

Regions

Canada · United States

Included formats

• · Web reader and PDF
• · EPUB for e-readers
• · Home-print sheet
• · Folded booklet
• · Binder edition (8.5 × 11)
• · Worksheet
• · Quick Check (6 questions) with answer key
• · Read-aloud script
• · Colouring page
• · Teacher’s Edition (members)

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