This is a retelling of Mowgli's story, focusing on his upbringing by wolves in the Indian jungle and his adventures.
Author
Rudyard Kipling
29 books in the catalog
Rudyard Kipling has 29 books in our catalog of Christian parent reviews, mostly adventure, classic literature and animal stories. The titles we've reviewed span 1850 to 2003.
Recommended for readers roughly ages 8–18, based on our reviewers' age guidance.
This collection of short, imaginative tales explores the origins of various natural phenomena and animal behaviors through whimsical storytelling.
This collection of Just So Stories explains the origins of animal characteristics through whimsical tales.
The origin story of Mowgli, a human boy raised by wolves in the Indian jungle.
A young Indian boy named Toomai learns the ways of the jungle and earns the respect of the elephants.
The story follows Kimball O'Hara, an orphan who becomes a spy for the British Empire in colonial India.
A brave mongoose named Rikki-Tikki-Tavi defends his human family from snakes.
Mowgli, a human boy raised by wolves, navigates the Indian jungle and its diverse animal inhabitants.
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Elephant, the Hare and the Black Cobra : Animal Short Stories
Rudyard Kipling · 2003
Concern9CleanVirtue15Thin
A collection of animal fables from India, featuring moral lessons about wisdom, courage, and the consequences of actions.
This collection features classic tales from various cultures, including fables and myths, often with moral lessons and fantastical elements.
This collection features classic animal tales, exploring themes of nature, survival, and the relationships between animals and humans.
A dog named Kim narrates his experiences and observations of human life and the world around him.
This collection features a variety of tales, including adventure stories set in exotic locations and fables with moral lessons.
A young elephant named Little Toby is separated from his mother and must learn to survive in the jungle.
A human boy is raised by wolves in the Indian jungle and must navigate the laws of both the animal and human worlds.
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A wild cat negotiates a deal with early humans and the First Man to gain independence and a warm place by the fire.
The story of a butterfly who is initially proud and dismissive but learns humility and kindness.
This fable explains how the leopard acquired its spots through a clever interaction with the Taffy-colored Man.
A young elephant's insatiable curiosity leads him on an adventure to the great, grey-green, greasy Limpopo River to discover why hippos have no noses.
Two children in rural England encounter mythical figures from British history and folklore who teach them about the past.
This collection of poems tells the story of the creation of the world and the first animals.
This fable explains how the rhinoceros got its wrinkled skin and thick hide.
This short story explains how the whale got his throat, attributing it to a fisherman named Taffy and a man named the 'Best Beloved'.
A wealthy young man is shipwrecked and must learn to survive and work alongside a fishing crew.
Mowgli, a human boy raised by wolves in the Indian jungle, navigates the laws of the animal kingdom and faces threats from the tiger Shere Khan. He learns to live with both humans and animals.
Mowgli, a human boy raised by wolves, navigates the laws of the jungle.
Mowgli, raised by wolves, navigates the dangers and laws of the Indian jungle, interacting with both animals and humans.
This collection features several unsettling tales, including 'The Phantom 'Rickshaw,' exploring themes of the supernatural and psychological unease.
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