Stanfords Children`s Book of the Month April 2016 Rudyard Kipling`s classic collection of fables gets reimagined in this deluxe unabridged edition. Since its publication in 1894, Rudyard Kipling`s beloved masterpiece The Jungle Book has been celebrated by generations of readers. Composed of seven tales, each one accompanied by a poem, The Jungle Book introduces a lush, colorful world full of adventure & danger. Featuring exclusive 3-D interactive elements, including a dial you can spin to make elephants dance, a trifold detailing the laws of the jungle & lots more. ...

This is a classic story of friendship between man & beast. Saved from the jaws of the evil tiger Shere Khan, young Mowgli is adopted by a wolf pack & taught the law of the jungle by lovable old Baloo the bear & Bhageera the panther. The adventures of Rikki-Tikki-Tavi the snake-fighting mongoose, little Toomai & the elephant`s secret dance, & Kotick the white seal are all part of Mowgli`s extraordinary journey with his animal friends. This title is brilliantly introduced by bestselling author, Christopher Paolini. ...

A classic story of friendship between man & beast. Saved from the jaws of the evil tiger Shere Khan, young Mowgli is adopted by a wolf pack & taught the law of the jungle by lovable old Baloo the bear & Bhageera the panther. The adventures of Rikki-Tikki-Tavi the snake-fighting mongoose, little Toomai & the elephant`s secret dance, & Kotick the white seal are all part of Mowgli`s extraordinary journey with his animal friends. Brilliantly introduced by bestselling author, Christopher Paolini. ...

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 ...

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. ...

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. ...

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. ...

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&. ...

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. ...

A classic story of friendship between man & beast. Saved from the jaws of the evil tiger Shere Khan, young Mowgli is adopted by a wolf pack & taught the law of the jungle by lovable old Baloo the bear & Bhageera the panther. The adventures of Rikki-Tikki-Tavi the snake-fighting mongoose, little Toomai & the elephant`s secret dance, & Kotick the white seal are all part of Mowgli`s extraordinary journey with his animal friends. This special Puffin Classics edition brings together two of the most inspirational collections at the Victoria & Albert Museum, London
- the works of Arts & Crafts pioneer William Morris & the literature of Charles Dickens. Illustrator Liz Catchpole has selected patterns from the V&A archive & introduced new artwork inspired by the collection to create a beautiful cover which brings Ruddyard Kipling`s timeless story to life.
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