Author:Rudyard Kipling,Galia Bernstein
This beautiful hardback Ladybird Classic edition of The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling is a perfect first illustrated introduction to the classic story for younger readers.
It has been sensitively abridged and retold to make it suitable for sharing with young children from 5+, whilst retaining all the key parts of the story including Mowgli's life in the Jungle, his battle with Shere Khan, and fascinating details about learning to live with humans once more.
Detailed full-colour illustrations throughout also help to bring this classic tale to life.
Other exciting titles in the Ladybird Classics series include Alice in Wonderland, Gulliver's Travels, The Secret Garden, Oliver Twist, Treasure Island, A Christmas Carol, Peter Pan, The Three Musketeers, Heidi and The Wind in the Willows.
A thoroughly entertaining children's story
—— Andy Howells , South Wales ArgusHedderwick's soft-wash illustrations capture the timeless space and beauty of the island and contemporary bustle of its population
—— Julia Eccleshare , GuardianThis appealing story with its charming and evocative illustrations is sure to delight a new generation of young readers
—— The ScotsmanA lovely story just begging to be read out loud
—— South Wales ArgusDelightfully original character, setting, and story
—— Frances Perkins , Bournemouth Daily EchoDelightful!
—— South Wales ArgusOne of my favourite books of the last year
—— Angels and Urchins