Since its publication in 1894, Rudyard Kipling's beloved masterpiece The Jungle Book has been celebrated by generations of readers. It consists of seven stories, each accompanied by a poem. The Jungle Book leads into a lush, colorful world full of adventure and danger. The first three stories feature some of the most charming and unforgettable characters in literature: the human child Mowgli, the black panther Bagheera, the wise brown bear Baloo, and the ruthless tiger Shere Khan. The other four stories each tell the tale of a different animal, such as the journeys of the white seal Kotick; the battle between the brave mongoose Rikki-Tikki-Tavi and the deadly cobra Nag; Toomai and the elephant dance; as well as the camp animals of the royal guard. This beautifully designed, illustrated edition is cherished by readers of all ages.