The Jungle Book

Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book is one of the most enduring and magical works in children's literature, and one that has lost none of its power since its first publication in 1894. The adventures of Mowgli, raised by wolves in the Indian jungle and guided by the wise bear Baloo and the sleek black panther Bagheera, speak to something universal in the human imagination. Alongside Mowgli's stories sit other unforgettable tales including the brave mongoose Rikki-Tikki-Tavi and the great white seal, making this a book of extraordinary richness and variety.

This edition was published by Grosset and Dunlap of New York as part of their celebrated Illustrated Junior Library series, with illustrations by the distinguished artist Fritz Eichenberg whose work brings a distinctive warmth and energy to the stories. First published in this form in 1950, it retains its original dust jacket with its striking navy blue jungle scene design. The interior is clean throughout with all illustrations present and intact.