Copyright Date:
2016
Edition Date:
2016
Release Date:
03/08/16
Illustrator:
Blanco, Migy,
Pages:
1 volume (unpaged)
ISBN:
0-06-237087-1
ISBN 13:
978-0-06-237087-7
Dewey:
E
Dimensions:
27 cm.
Language:
English
Reviews:
School Library Journal
(Tue Mar 01 00:00:00 CST 2016)
PreS-Gr 2 This retelling opens with Mowgli showcasing his jungle skills as taught to him by Baloo and Bagheera. Vibrant digital vignettes display Mowgli not only surviving but thriving in a wild setting. Moving on to Mowgli's backstory, readers are introduced to villain Shere Khan. Through the tiger's dialogue, readers learn that Mowgli was abandoned in the forest by his parents, and can safely assume that Shere Khan means to harm himthough it is merely evidenced by the way the tiger roars his claims to the child and not explicitly stated in text. Fortunately, Mother and Father Wolf leap to Mowgli's defense and offer him love and protection as adoptive parents. As a young boy, Mowgli is safe and happy in his jungle home, but as he grows, the animals who vowed to protect him age and younger animals rise up to take leadership of the pack. The younger animals are vulnerable to Shere Khan's bad intentions, which puts Mowgli in a position where he must prove himself at a special pack meeting. This retelling is a great beginner version for young listeners as the lush beauty and exciting activities one can enjoy only in the wild are highlighted over the more mature elements of the story, such as abandonment and Shere Khan's plans to kill the child. The dynamic digital cartoon artwork supports this by depicting the jungle animals with large, expressive eyes and soft lines that take the bite out of fearsome features like claws and sharp teeth. VERDICT A solid addition to most library collections. Samantha Lumetta, Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County, OH
Word Count:
13,200
Reading Level:
4.2
Interest Level:
P-2
Accelerated Reader:
reading level: 4.2
/ points: 2.0
/ quiz: 50521
/ grade: Upper Grades
Reading Counts!:
reading level:3.5 /
points:6.0 /
quiz:Q24806
Lexile:
1080L
The Jungle Book is Rudyard Kipling's classic tale of a lost boy raised by animals in the wilds of India.
Mowgli is a young boy in the jungle. He has no human parents or companions. But what he does have is a bear, a panther, and other creatures who advise and befriend him. Together they face many dangers and adventures, As Mowgli finds himself in the clutches of the Monkey People, and confronts the wrath of Shere Khan, The tiger who separated him from his human family.
Generating numerous stage and screen adaptations since it was written in the 1890s, The Jungle Book is one of the best-known and best-loved works of fiction in the world.
Excerpted from The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling
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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.
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