The Jungle Book

What do our readers think of The Jungle Book? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)

Children enjoy the colourful pictures, familiar characters and exciting jungle adventure. They especially like Mowgli, Baloo and the other animals, although some find the danger from Shere Khan a little scary.

What does the Pageticker team say about The Jungle Book?

Disney Books gives Kipling’s jungle adventure an accessible makeover, with Mowgli, Bagheera and Baloo at its heart. A safe choice for confident junior readers who like animal adventures with plenty of personality.

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What is The Jungle Book about?

In Disney's adaptation of Rudyard Kipling's classic tale, Mowgli, a boy raised by wolves in the Indian jungle, embarks on a journey to the human village to escape the threat of the tiger Shere Khan. Along the way, he encounters various jungle creatures, including the wise panther Bagheera and the carefree bear Baloo, who teach him about friendship, survival, and the 'bare necessities' of life.

About the author

Disney Books creates magical stories inspired by your favourite Disney films, such as The Lion King, Frozen, and Moana. Their books are filled with adventure, friendship, and unforgettable characters. Disney Books invites you to explore wonderful worlds and share amazing journeys with heroes and heroines you already know and love.

Discussion ideas around The Jungle Book

Finding where you belong: Mowgli grows up with wolves but is also human, so where do you think he truly belongs, and what makes somewhere feel like home?

Friendship and guidance: Bagheera and Baloo look after Mowgli in very different ways. Which character helps him most, and why?

Rules of the jungle: The animals follow rules to keep themselves safe. Which rules seem fair, and would you change any of them?

Courage and choice: Mowgli faces danger but also has to make difficult choices about his future. What does the story suggest it means to be brave?

Living alongside nature: What can Mowgli’s life in the jungle teach us about respecting animals and the natural world today?