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The Jungle Book: Mowgli's Story

Rudyard Kipling author Robert Ingpen illustrator

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Hachette Children's Group

Published:27th May '21

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A magnificent new edition of the story of Mowgli the man-cub and the animals in the jungles of India, adapted for younger readers and featuring over 50 beautiful illustrations by award-winning Australian illustrator Robert Ingpen.

The story of Mowgli, the man-cub who is brought up by wolves in the jungles of India, with 50 original illustrations by Robert Ingpen.

It's never too soon to share your favourite classics with the next generation...


This edition of The Jungle Book has been adapted for younger readers and features:

• Simplified text

• A child-friendly layout, designed for young readers

• Full-colour illustrations by award-winning artist Robert Ingpen.

Introducing Rudyard Kipling's beloved stories of the boy Mowgli, rescued and raised by tigers in the heart of the jungle. The tales feature such unforgettable creatures such as Bagheera, the graceful black panther; Baloo, the kindly brown bear; and Kaa, the snake with the hypnotic stare.

A full-colour illustrated edition of one of the world's best loved stories.


'Ingpen's drawings are utterly compelling' – Michael Morpurgo

ISBN: 9781913519605

Dimensions: 262mm x 220mm x 14mm

Weight: 560g

64 pages