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by Rudyard Kipling (Author), Laura Driscoll (Author), Migy Blanco (Illustrator)
This must-have picture book adaptation of Rudyard Kipling's beloved classic The Jungle Book brings Mowgli's story to a new generation of readers.
Mowgli loves living in the jungle with his wolf family and his friends Baloo the bear and Bagheera the panther. He's been learning the ways of the jungle ever since he was a little boy. But when the tiger Shere Khan tries to turn the pack against Mowgli, making him feel unwelcome, Mowgli realizes he may not belong here after all. What will happen when it's time for the boy to leave the wolf pack that raised him to go live with his people?
The lively text coupled with Migy Blanco's beautiful, vibrant illustrations adapts the original story for the picture book audience. Fans of this classic about courage and the power of family will love to introduce little ones to the legendary cast of characters with this accessible take on Mowgli's timeless journey.
- An Unforgettable Animal Adventure: Join Mowgli, the man-cub, as he learns the ways of the jungle from his wise friends Baloo the bear and Bagheera the panther.
- A Timeless Friendship Story: Discover the heartwarming bond between a boy, a bear, and a panther as they face danger and make difficult choices together.
- A Story About Belonging: When the fearsome tiger Shere Khan turns the pack against him, Mowgli must figure out where he truly belongs--in the jungle or the village.
- The Perfect Bedtime Story: With vibrant illustrations and an accessible retelling, this classic is perfect for introducing little ones to a beloved tale of family and courage.
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Mowgli loves living in the jungle with his wolf family and his friends Baloo the bear and Bagheera the panther. He's been learning the ways of the jungle ever since he was a little boy.
When the tiger Shere Khan tries to turn the wolf pack against Mowgli, making him feel unwelcome, Mowgli realizes he may not belong here after all. But what will happen when it's time for the boy to leave the pack that raised him and go live with his people?
Filled with vibrant full-color illustrations, Mowgli's story comes to life in this fresh retelling of Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book.
Author Biography
Rudyard Kipling was born in Bombay in 1865 and started work as a journalist in India in 1882. His most famous works include" The Jungle Books "(1894), "Kim "(1901) and the "Just So Stories "(1902). He died in 1936, having become he first English writer to be awarded the Nobel Prize, in 1907.
Jan Montefiore is Professor of 20th Century English Literature at the University of Kent. Her most recent book is "Rudyard Kipling "(2007).
Kaori Nagai is a Research Associate at the University of Kent and author of "Empire of Analogies "(2006).
Coralie Bickford-Smith is an award-winning designer at Penguin Books, where she has created several highly acclaimed series designs. She studied typography at Reading University and lives in London.
