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List of Illustrations explained

This chapter provides a descriptive list of illustrations that accompany the stories in the book, each caption hinting at key scenes and characters from the tales.

What happens

This chapter provides a descriptive list of illustrations that accompany the stories in the book, each caption hinting at key scenes and characters from the tales.

Characters to notice

  • The Whale

    Depicted swallowing the Mariner and looking for the little 'Stute Fish.

  • The Djinn

    Shown making the magic that gave the Camel his hump and guiding the magic with his fan.

  • The Parsee

    Illustrated eating cake on an uninhabited island and later sitting in a palm-tree watching the Rhinoceros.

  • The Elephant's Child

    Shown having his nose pulled by the Crocodile and later using his new trunk to pull bananas.

  • Old Man Kangaroo

    Depicted as the Different Animal with four short legs and later with his beautiful hind legs.