The Jungle Book
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Publisher Description
Venture into the depths of the jungle with Mowgli, the “man cub”, Baloo the bear, Bagheera the panther, Rikki-Tikki-Tavi, an Indian Mongoose, and others in Rudyard Kipling’s enduring classic, The Jungle Book. Inspired by Kipling’s travels through India, The Jungle Book is a collection of short stories shared through the eyes of animals in the Indian jungle who possess human characteristics.
Followed by two sequels, The Second Jungle Book and The Third Jungle Book, the most popular of Kipling’s stories involve a “man cub” named Mowgli, a boy raised by wolves in the jungle. The Jungle Book is a seminal classic, having become a motivational tool to the Cub Scouts and influencing authors, filmmakers, artists and children alike. Stories from the collection have been adapted for stage and screen.
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Adapted by Powell from Kipling's The Jungle Book and The Second Jungle Book, this interactive entry in the Seek and Find Classics series invites readers to take part in the unfolding story. In more than a dozen seek-and-find scenes keyed to significant moments in the plot, children are asked to find 10 objects and animals (and Mowgli, of course) in Frenna's cinematic cartoons. The retro vibe of her artwork at times recalls the Disney adaptation but still offers a distinctive spin on the characters and drama of the tales. Also available: Alice in Wonderland. Ages 8 up.
