The Jungle Book: Mowgli's Story - Hardcover

Kipling, Rudyard

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0763687863 ISBN 13: 9780763687861

Publisher: Candlewick, 2016

Synopsis

A sumptuous hardcover edition of Rudyard Kipling’s classic tale, beautifully illustrated in full color by award-winning artist Nicola Bayley.

First published more than a century ago, The Jungle Book’s seven stories and assorted poems about life in the Indian jungle have delighted countless readers ever since. Here, the three stories about man-cub Mowgli are presented in Kipling’s unabridged words — complete with the poems that frame each of the stories — and accompanied by stunning full-color illustrations by Nicola Bayley. The result is an exquisite classic to treasure for another century to come.

About this title

About the Author:

Rudyard Kipling (1865–1936) was born in India and spent his early childhood there. The most famous writer of his time, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1907, thirteen years after the publication of The Jungle Book.

Nicola Bayley is one of England’s best-loved artists. Two of her picture books have been short-listed for the Kate Greenaway Medal.

From School Library Journal:

Grade 1-6–Three stories–"Mowgli's Brothers," "Kaa's Hunting," and "Tiger! Tiger!"–and six of the poetic songs from Kipling's classic work are accompanied by painterly illustrations. Floral-patterned borders decorate the gutter of every spread, drawing the eye to what is customarily an empty space. A combination of detailed miniature drawings and small framed paintings is strategically placed throughout the text. As is typical of Bayley's style, the masterful use of light, detail, rich color, and texture creates striking and evocative visual effects. The images of the tiger are especially expressive. Unfortunately, the decorative layout and small size of the images don't fully capture the lush setting and drama of Mowgli's adventures. Still, this is a beautifully designed book. Jerry Pinkney's The Jungle Book (HarperCollins, 1995) is another visually appealing version that includes 18 of Kipling's original stories.– Heide Piehler, Shorewood Public Library, WI
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About this edition

• Publisher: Candlewick
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 0763687863
• ISBN 13: 9780763687861
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 160
• Illustrator: Bayley Nicola