Jungle Book 2

Best known for the 'Mowgli' stories, Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book expertly interweaves myth, morals, adventure and powerful story-telling. Set in Central India, Mowgli is raised by a pack of wolves. Along the way he encounters memorable characters such as the foreboding tiger Shere Kahn, Bagheera the panther and Baloo the bear. Including other stories such as that of Rikki-Tikki-Tavi, a heroic mongoose and Toomai, a young elephant handler, Kipling's fables remain as popular today as they ever were. Exquisitely illustrated retellings of five enduringly favourite classics this is a series of gift books to treasure. Each story has been specially retold for younger readers to allow them to experience the wonder of these fanstastic stories, introducing them to and encouraging a love of quality classic literature. AGES: 6 plus SELLING POINTS: . Colour illustrations throughout . Ideal for storytime or read alone . Enduring favourite classics . Specially retold for young readers . Ideal gifts to treasure