The Jungle Books

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Rudyard Kipling’s beloved collections, The Jungle Books, recount the legendary and enchanting stories of Mowgli, and outcast boy reared by wolves, and the two wise animals who befriend him: Bagheera, a black panther, and Baloo, a brown bear. Mowgli, vengeful at first, grows through his adventures in the wild to become virtuous and caring, perhaps more civilized than the humans he finally rejoins. Kipling’s tales — illuminated by his own experiences in India and Southern Africa — continue to delight readers of all ages. Jeffrey Busch’s charming illustrations capture all of the wonders of Mowgli’s jungle wonderland.