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Overview
The classic tale of Mowgli, the man cub, who is raised by a pack of wolves and learns the law of the jungle from his animal friends. Mowgli knows, however, that the day will come when he must leave his friends in the jungle and take his place as a man in society. A deluxe BBC production featuring a full cast and starring Eartha Kitt. Complete with original music and sound effects.Presents the adventures of Mowgli, a boy reared by a pack of wolves, and the wild animals of the jungle. Also includes other short stories set in India.
Editorials
School Library Journal
Gr 3-6-- With over 20 editions in print, what would justify publishing, or purchasing, another Jungle Book ? The answer is clearly Alexander's splendid and technically ravishing watercolor illustrations. Their stylized borders and overall background patterns recall--without slavishly imitating--Indian textiles and Indian book illustrations. The stunningly vibrant hues (especially the hot pinks, oranges, and electric blues) allude to the traditional colors of India but appeal to contemporary tastes for high-voltage tints. The details are evocative but spare (their scale makes the human figures unintelligible at a distance, but the many animal portraits maintain their effect across a room). With the recent reappearance of the Disney version in video and cartoon knockoffs, this edition's fine graphic vision is doubly welcome. In these numerous vignettes per double-page depictions, India is again the rich and exotic country of Kipling's romantic creation. --Patricia Dooley, University of Washington, SeattleSally Estes
In 18 rich watercolor paintings, Pinkney captures the sheer drama of the eight Mowgli stories and of the well-loved "Rikki-tikki-tavi." A handsome volume for collections of classic tales.Book Details
Published
October 1, 2001
Publisher
NBM Publishing Company
Pages
80
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9781561631520