Ladybird Classics: The Jungle Book

Nov 6, 2025 3:49 AM

Author:Rudyard Kipling,Galia Bernstein

This beautiful hardback Ladybird Classic edition of The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling is a perfect first illustrated introduction to the classic story for younger readers.

It has been sensitively abridged and retold to make it suitable for sharing with young children from 5+, whilst retaining all the key parts of the story including Mowgli's life in the Jungle, his battle with Shere Khan, and fascinating details about learning to live with humans once more.

Detailed full-colour illustrations throughout also help to bring this classic tale to life.

Other exciting titles in the Ladybird Classics series include Alice in Wonderland, Gulliver's Travels, The Secret Garden, Oliver Twist, Treasure Island, A Christmas Carol, Peter Pan, The Three Musketeers, Heidi and The Wind in the Willows.

Reviews

A thoroughly entertaining children's story

—— Andy Howells , South Wales Argus

Hedderwick's soft-wash illustrations capture the timeless space and beauty of the island and contemporary bustle of its population

—— Julia Eccleshare , Guardian

This appealing story with its charming and evocative illustrations is sure to delight a new generation of young readers

—— The Scotsman

A lovely story just begging to be read out loud

—— South Wales Argus

Delightfully original character, setting, and story

—— Frances Perkins , Bournemouth Daily Echo

Delightful!

—— South Wales Argus

One of my favourite books of the last year

—— Angels and Urchins

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