Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Books collects stories of Mowgli, the boy raised by wolves in the Indian jungle, alongside tales of other animals and their laws. Through Mowgli's education by Baloo the bear, Bagheera the panther, and his battles with Shere Khan the tiger, Kipling explores belonging, civilization, and the natural world. The collection becomes both adventure stories and meditation on identity, proving that Kipling's jungle is both magical and governed by strict codes and that Mowgli's story is about finding where you belong.

WHY WE PICKED IT: Because Kipling created one of literature's most enduring jungle adventures, with animal characters who teach Mowgli (and readers) about courage and law. This classic reminds us that "The Law of the Jungle" is actually about cooperation, that Shere Khan is a magnificent villain, and that Mowgli's dual identity resonates universally.

DETAILS: • Author: Rudyard Kipling • Publisher: Penguin Classics • Format: Paperback • Publication Date: July 30, 2013 • ISBN: 9780141196657 • Ships direct from distributor in 3–7 business days