The Jungle Book: Rudyard Kipling's Classic About Courage and Belonging for Kids (Ages 4-8) - Hardcover

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Kipling, Rudyard; Driscoll, Laura

 
9780062370877: The Jungle Book: Rudyard Kipling's Classic About Courage and Belonging for Kids (Ages 4-8)
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0062370871 ISBN 13: 9780062370877
Verlag: HarperCollins, 2016

Inhaltsangabe

This must-have picture book adaptation of Rudyard Kipling’s beloved classic The Jungle Book brings Mowgli’s story to a new generation of readers.

Mowgli loves living in the jungle with his wolf family and his friends Baloo the bear and Bagheera the panther. He’s been learning the ways of the jungle ever since he was a little boy. But when the tiger Shere Khan tries to turn the pack against Mowgli, making him feel unwelcome, Mowgli realizes he may not belong here after all. What will happen when it’s time for the boy to leave the wolf pack that raised him to go live with his people?

The lively text coupled with Migy Blanco’s beautiful, vibrant illustrations adapts the original story for the picture book audience. Fans of this classic about courage and the power of family will love to introduce little ones to the legendary cast of characters with this accessible take on Mowgli’s timeless journey.


  • An Unforgettable Animal Adventure: Join Mowgli, the man-cub, as he learns the ways of the jungle from his wise friends Baloo the bear and Bagheera the panther.
  • A Timeless Friendship Story: Discover the heartwarming bond between a boy, a bear, and a panther as they face danger and make difficult choices together.
  • A Story About Belonging: When the fearsome tiger Shere Khan turns the pack against him, Mowgli must figure out where he truly belongs—in the jungle or the village.
  • The Perfect Bedtime Story: With vibrant illustrations and an accessible retelling, this classic is perfect for introducing little ones to a beloved tale of family and courage.

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Über die Autorinnen und Autoren

Rudyard Kipling was born in Bombay (now known as Mumbai), India, but returned with his parents to England at the age of five. Among Kipling’s best-known works are The Jungle Book, Just So Stories, and the poems “Mandalay” and “Gunga Din.” Kipling was the first English-language writer to receive the Nobel Prize for literature (1907) and was among the youngest to have received the award. 



Laura Driscoll is the author of many beginning reader books, including I Want to Be a Doctor, I Want to Be a Pilot, and other books in this series. She lives in central Connecticut with her husband and two kids.



Migy Blanco started his career in London, where he lived for ten years after graduating from university. He then moved to the wilds of South America for some adventure before landing back in Frome, UK, with his wife and two children. Along the way, Migy has been imagining and developing his vibrant, magical, and bold art style. His eye-catching artwork has been featured everywhere from the Glastonbury Festival in the UK to the newsstands of Portland, Oregon. You can visit him at www.migy.com.

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Mowgli loves living in the jungle with his wolf family and his friends Baloo the bear and Bagheera the panther. He’s been learning the ways of the jungle ever since he was a little boy.

When the tiger Shere Khan tries to turn the wolf pack against Mowgli, making him feel unwelcome, Mowgli realizes he may not belong here after all. But what will happen when it’s time for the boy to leave the pack that raised him and go live with his people?

Filled with vibrant full-color illustrations, Mowgli’s story comes to life in this fresh retelling of Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book.

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Verlag
HarperCollins
Erscheinungsdatum
2016
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN 10 
0062370871
ISBN 13 
9780062370877
Einband
Gebundene Ausgabe
Zeichner
Blanco Migy
Anzahl der Seiten
32
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