A classic collection of animal stories, here presented in its entirity
with a beautiful cover illustrated by Ian Beck. It contains extra
material for young readers and fun activities.
The adventures of Mowgli, the young man raised by wolves in the jungles
of Central India, and his friends Baloo the bear, Bagheera the panther
and Kaa the python, as they face the arch villain Shere Khan the tiger,
have become so popular that they have achieved an almost mythical status
throughout the world. They were collected by Kipling in The Jungle Book
and its sequel, The Second Jungle Book, which also contain other stories
set in India which prominently feature animals, such as the well-known
'Rikki-Tikki-Tavi', which describes the struggles of a mongoose against
venomous cobras.
Here presented with brand-new illustrations by Ian Beck, these hugely
popular tales, inspired by ancient fables and Kipling's own experiences
in India, form a vivid account of the relationship between humans and
nature, and will continue to inspire readers young and old.