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The Painted Jaguar is hungry and cannot catch the little Armadillo. Mother Hedgehog and Tortoise teach their son how to be safe, and a mix-up leaves him confused.
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The Painted Jaguar is hungry and cannot catch the little Armadillo. Mother Hedgehog and Tortoise teach their son how to be safe, and a mix-up leaves him confused. The result is a new kind of animal.
Rudyard Kipling's tale from Just So Stories, a comic story of how armadillos came to be, read by Richard Stibbard. Seventeen minutes, ideal for reading aloud.
A good choice for children and for anyone who loves Kipling's playful way with words.
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Details
Length
17 min
Format
Unabridged audiobook
Released
January 2026
Publisher
Academy Voices
Language
English
ISBN
9798295397349
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Who narrates The Beginning of the Armadillos audiobook?
This edition of The Beginning of the Armadillos by Rudyard Kipling is narrated by Richard Stibbard.
How long is The Beginning of the Armadillos audiobook?
It runs 17 min, unabridged, so you hear the complete text.
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