The Jungle Books

Rudyard Kipling’s best-loved book, full of timeless and beloved tales of adventure

The story of Mowgli, the abandoned "man-cub" who is brought up by wolves in the jungles of Central India, is one of the greatest literary myths ever created. As he embarks on a series of thrilling escapades, Mowgli encounters such unforgettable creatures as the bear Baloo, the graceful black panther Bagheera and Shere Khan, the tiger with the blazing eyes. Other animal stories in The Jungle Books range from the dramatic battle between good and evil in "Rikki-tikki-tav" to the macabre comedy, "The Undertakers." With The Jungle Books, Rudyard Kipling drew on ancient beast fables, Buddhist philosophy, and memories of his Anglo-Indian childhood to create a rich, symbolic portrait of man and nature, and an eternal classic of childhood.

Narrated by Ralph Lister with (in order of appearance):
John Lee
Scott Brick
Paul Boehmer
Dominic Hoffman
Nicholas Guy Smith
Shirshir Kurup
Deepti Gupta
Steve West
Ann Marie Lee
Rebecca Lowman