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The story of Mowgli, the abandoned ”man-cub” who is brought up by wolves in the jungles of Central India, is one of the greatest literary myths ever created. As he embarks on a series of thrilling escapades, Mowgli encounters such unforgettable creatures as the bear Baloo, the graceful black panther Bagheera & Shere Khan, the tiger with the blazing eyes. Other animal stories in ” The Jungle Books” range from the dramatic battle between good & evil in ” Rikki-tikki-tav” to the macabre comedy, ” The Undertakers.” With ” The Jungle Books, ” Rudyard Kipling drew on ancient beast fables, Buddhist philosophy, & memories of his Anglo-Indian childhood to create a rich, symbolic portrait of man & nature, & an eternal classic of childhood. This edition contains both of Kipling`s ” Jungle Books, ” as well as ” In the Rukh, ” the story that introduced readers to Mowgli. Part of Penguin`s beautiful Hardcover Classics series, designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith, these delectable & collectible editions are bound in high-quality, tactile cloth with foil stamped into the design ...

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Rudyard Kipling`s The Jungle Book is brought to life with this exquisite three-dimensional cut-paper gift edition, beautifully illustrated by Kate Greenaway medal-winning illustrator Nicola Bayley. Presented in a slipcase, the book unfolds to reveal twelve of the most famous moments in the classic story about the man-cub Mowgli, from his upbringing among the wolves & his lessons in the Law of the Jungle from Baloo the bear, Bagheera the black panther & Kaa the python to his clash with the evil tiger, Shere Khan. ...

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First published by Macmillan in 1894, The Jungle Book is the classic collection of animal tales that shows Rudyard Kipling`s writing for children at its best. The short stories & poems include the tale of Mowgli, a boy raised by a pack of wolves in the Indian jungle. We meet the tiger Shere Khan, Bagheera, the black panther, Baloo, the `sleepy brown bear`, & the python, Kaa. Other famous stories include the tale of the fearless mongoose Rikki-Tikki-Tavi, & that of elephant-handler Toomai of the Elephants. With a beautiful foiled cover, this edition from the original publisher of Rudyard Kipling`s much-loved classic is a book to treasure. ...

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The wild adventures of Mowgli in Rudyard Kipling`s The Jungle Book are well-loved, timeless tales of growing up & finding a place in the world. First Stories: The Jungle Book is a perfect introduction for young children to this classic story & its host of animal characters. Push, pull & slide mechanisms to bring the story to life & see favourite scenes in action. Mowgli, Baloo, Bagheera & of course the fearsome tiger Shere Khan are all beautifully imagined by Miriam Bos in her bold, appealing illustrations. ...

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From the moment a little naked cub wanders into the lair of Father Wolf & Mother Wolf to the moment when the master of the jungle returns to his own people, Mowgli`s adventures comprise a fable of human life. Along with these stories are other animal tales. This is a magnificent new edition of the best-loved story featuring over 80 beautiful illustrations by award-winning Australian illustrator Robert Ingpen. Simply & beautifully written, The Jungle Book remains a classic work of children`s literature. The story of Mowgli, the man-cub who is brought up by wolves in the jungles of India is one of the greatest literary myths ever created. A rich & complex fable of animal & human life, Kipling`s enduring classic dazzles the imagination with its astonishing descriptive powers & lively sense of adventure. ...

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Set off on a wild jungle adventure with Mowgli & his animal friends in The Jungle Book: First Sticker Activity Book! With over three hundred stickers, this lively activity book puts you in charge of the jungle scenes & is packed with things to do, including mazes, puzzles, join-the-dots, spot-the-difference & colouring fun. Meet favourite characters including Baloo the bear, Bagheera the panther & of course the fearsome Shere Khan. A wonderfully interactive introduction to Rudyard Kipling`s classic story, with bright, contemporary illustration by Miriam Bos, this is the perfect introduction to The Jungle Book for curious little hands. ...

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The third adventure in the br&-new 12-book collectible series for young readers from survival expert & Chief Scout BEAR GRYLLS. Omar is fiercely competitive & very impatient about anything that holds him back...especially other people. Activity camp is brilliant because he`s the best at all the challenges, it`s just so annoying that not all his teammates are as quick or brave or strong as he is. It would be much easier just to ditch them & go it alone. But when he`s given a mysterious compass it transports him to a thick jungle that is impossible to get through quickly
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The Jungle Book: A BabyLit Storybook

BabyLit(R) Storybooks give classics new life for the next generation of early readers.In The Jungle Book, preschoolers can tag along on Mowgli`s thrilling adventure, meeting wolves, elephants, and even a big snake. With colorful jungle artwork and"es from Rudyard Kipling`s original book, children learn about friendship and love from Baloo the bear and the panther Bagheera, and experience the excitement of escaping the monkeys and defeating Shere Khan, the tiger. This retelling of a classic favorite will be treasured throughout childhood and beyond.BabyLit(R) primers have become the chic, smart way to introduce babies to the most beloved and readable literature of our time. Now a delightful collection of lap books for early readers and their parents is available. Each book in
the BabyLit(R) Storybook series retells a story from literary canon with easy-to-follow text and charming artwork. These delightful, engaging books are ideal for ages 3 to 5, but will be enjoyed by children and adults alike.Stephanie Clarkson authored Pride and Prejudice BabyLit(R) Storybook. She is also the author of Sleeping Cinderella and Other Princess Mix-ups, illustrated by Brigette Barrager (Scholastic). She lives in Surrey, England.Annabel Tempest illustrated two previous BabyLit(R) Storybooks: Pride and Prejudice and Moby-Dick. She lives in Somerset, England.

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Baby Lit (R) Storybooks give classics new life for the next generation of early readers. In The Jungle Book, preschoolers can tag along on Mowgli`s thrilling adventure, meeting wolves, elephants, & even a big snake. With colorful jungle artwork "es from Rudyard Kipling`s original book, children learn about friendship & love from Baloo the bear & the panther Bagheera, & experience the excitement of escaping the monkeys & defeating Shere Khan, the tiger. This retelling of a classic favorite will be treasured throughout childhood & beyond. Baby Lit (R) primers have become the chic, smart way to introduce babies to the most beloved & readable literature of our time. Now a delightful collection of lap books for early readers & their parents is available. Each book in the Baby Lit (R) Storybook series retells a story from literary canon with easy-to-follow text & charming artwork. These delightful, engaging books are ideal for ages 3 to 5, but will be enjoyed by children & adults alike. Stephanie Clarkson authored Pride & Prejudice Baby Lit (R) Storybook. She is also the author of Sleeping Cinderella & Other Princess Mix-ups, illustrated by Brigette Barrager (Scholastic). She lives in Surrey, Engl&. Annabel Tempest illustrated two previous Baby Lit (R) Storybooks: Pride & Prejudice & Moby-Dick. She lives in Somerset, Engl&.

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