Kipling, Rudyard

A color-illustrated, unabridged edition of the three Rudyard Kipling stories about Mowgli, in which the man-cub is raised by wolves, learns the Law of the Jungle from Baloo the bear and the others, is kidnapped by the Monkey People, and squares off against the tiger Shere Khan.

Twelve stories about animals, insects, and other subjects, including "How the Aphabet Was Made," "How the Camel Got His Hump," and "The Elephant's Child.".

Relates how the idle camel got a hump on his back.

Relates how the crab came to live both in the sea and on land and to lose its hard shell once a year.

Recounts how the cat managed to get what he wanted and still remain wild.

A butterfly and his wife help a mighty king control his quarreling wives.

Recounts how armadillos came to be in the Amazon jungle.

A lazy camel gets a big surprise after he leaves all the work to be done in the middle of the desert to the horse, dog, and ox.

Presents the three adventures of Mowgli, a young boy raised by the animals in an Indian jungle, as well as other animal stories and songs. Includes discussion questions and explanatory notes.