Mowgli has lived in the jungle all his life, but when Shere Khan the tiger arrives, he is in great danger. This title is part of the Disney series and is based on the animated film.
Firstly the Jungle Book is not one story but an anthology of 7 short stories and 7 songs, and understandably with some more appealing than others. The contents include:
Mowgli’s Brothers (Story)
Hunting-Song of the Seeonee Pack (Song)
Kaa’s Hunting (Story)
Road-Song of the Bandar-Log (Song)
“Tiger! Tiger!” (Story)
Mowgli’s Song (Song)
The White Seal (Story)
Lukannon (Song)
“Rikki-Tikki-Tavi” (Story)
Darzee’s Chant (Song)
Toomai of the Elephants (Story)
Shiv and the Grasshopper (Song)
Her Majesty’s Servants (Story)
Parade-Song of the Camp Animals (Song)
However, if you’ve only seen the films and are unaware of the book, then expect a few surprises. Each story starts with a little poem that magically blends with the story.
Only the first 3 stories relate to Mowgli, the others are a seal, mongoose, elephants and the ensemble of animals in Her Majesty’s Servants. This is an illustrated version and while the drawings are very well done there are two types; black and white sketch which are exceptionally well drawn and full-colour prints.