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. ...

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. ...

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. ...

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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The story of the man-cub Mowgli who is raised by wolves in the Indian jungle, guided by his mentors Baloo the bear, Bagheera the black panther & the ancient python Kaa, & who confronts his arch-enemy Shere Khan the tiger, is one of the greatest literary myths ever created. Mowgli`s adventures are juxtaposed with other animal stories set in the British Empire, ranging from the heroic battle of ” Rikki-tikki-tavi” & the Himalayan pastoral ` Purun Bhagat` to the drama of survival in ” The White Seal”. With ” The Jungle Books” Rudyard Kipling drew on ancient beast fables, Buddhist philosophy & memories of his Anglo-Indian upbringing to create a rich, symbolic portrait of man & nature, & an eternal classic of childhood that has had a lasting impact on our imaginations. Part of a series of new editions of Kipling`s works in ” Penguin Classics”, this volume contains a General Preface by Jan Montefiore & an introduction by Kaori Nagai discussing the many imperial, Indian & literary contexts of ” The Jungle Books”. ...

The adventures of Mowgli, the young man raised by wolves in the jungles of Central India, & his friends Baloo the bear, Bagheera the panther & 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 & its sequel, The Second Jungle Book, which also contain other stories set in India & prominently featuring animals, such as the well-known ` Rikki-Tikki-Tavi`, which describes the struggles of a mongoose against venomous cobras. Here presented with br&-new illustrations by Ian Beck, these hugely popular tales, inspired by ancient fables & Kipling`s own experiences in India, form a vivid account of the relationship between humans & nature, & will continue to inspire readers young & old. ...