About This Book
Rudyard Kipling's classic collection of fables introduces readers to Mowgli, a human child raised by animals in the Indian jungle. Through his adventures with beloved characters like Baloo the bear, Bagheera the panther, and the cunning tiger Shere Khan, the book explores profound themes of abandonment, belonging, the importance of law and community, and the journey of self-discovery. Originally written for his daughter, these stories are rich with allegorical meaning, offering lessons on respect for authority, freedom, and the complexities of human nature as reflected in animal archetypes. This Usborne edition, at 48 pages, provides an accessible entry point for younger readers to this influential work.
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Concepts
Loneliness & BelongingFriendship & LoyaltySelf-Confidence & IdentityResilience & PerseveranceLove & FamilyGood vs. EvilJustice & FairnessFear & BraveryFreedom & IndependenceEmpathy & KindnessTeamwork & CollaborationCuriosity & WonderBeing DifferentMaking FriendsGrowing UpCultural IdentityAnimalsBearsSurvival & Wilderness
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Discussion Prompts
1
What does "The Law of the Jungle" mean to Mowgli and his friends? How is it similar to or different from rules in our own lives?
2
Mowgli has many different families: his wolf family, Baloo and Bagheera, and eventually humans. What does family mean in this story?
3
How does Mowgli show bravery? What makes him different from the other animals, and how does that help him survive?
4
What lessons do you think Mowgli learns about being part of a community?
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