The Jungle Book, with eBook Audiobook

" There are a lot of exciting children books out there but not as meaningful and poignant as the Jungle Books. Kipling's metaphorical storytelling was very alluring and there are great lessons taught here. "

" [Audio] A must read for young kids. "

" i LOVED the first half of the book, but anything past the chapter on the seals lost me. "

" This book is amazing. I was a fan of it from the first page to teh last. There is no question as to how is has stood the test of time so strongly. "

" We didn't read the actual Jungle Books, but an abridged children's version. That was a trade; it made it much easier to read to the kids, but I feel like we really missed out on Kipling's voice. Still, it was exciting and the kids enjoyed it. My favorite part has always been Riki Tiki Tavi, and the kids loved him too. He's the baddest mongoose around. "

" I read the stories about Mowgli and might pick up the rest later. Later in the book the fact that he was writing the stories for a periodical because they loose their crispness and originality that more thought and time would have fixed. "

" Such a fun book. I've decided to put Kipling near the top of my "must read" books. "

" Has more meaning when read as an 'adult.' "

" But I have to admit that I only read Mowgli's stories "

" Definitely NOT a children's book... forget the Disney stuff. This is a must read. "

" My father read these to me during bathtime when I was a little girl. I loved them. "

" I like the Mowgli adventures best ;) "

" Although the Disney version is cute, I thought the book was kind of dry... "

" I don't know why I expected the story to be similar to the Disney movie... but I was pleasantly surprised by the short vignets. "

" A great collection of stories that everyone should read. Some of them are terrific, and others I found hard to follow. Thus, the four stars. "

" read a couple times as kid. pretty good so far. "

" this book is about this boy who is living in the jungle but he needs to get out of the jungle because of a tiger who is coming back and hates human kind...will this boy get out or stay... "

" Far grittier than the Disney story that most have become familiar with and with less singing. Written in full bloom of Colonialism, yet still a very powerful piece of writing. "

" A classic children's story that everyone should read at some point in their lives. "

" i never saw the disney movie so when i stumbled across this book at the library, desperate in the shelves, i pounced. it is such a fun read and incredibly timeless. how hot mowgli is and how true is the jungle law. "

" These always improve on re-reading. They never get old. "

" Not a fan. It's actually a series of short stories, some interconnected, some not. Some were good, many were boring. I really didn't get whatever symbolism was seemingly being presented. "

" Kipling's writing style together with stories of India make for captivating reading! "

" Not the Disney version. Pretty good if you like animal books, and are young. However I don't really fit either of the categories anymore. "

" Ricki Ticki Tavi is my favorite story from this book. A childhood classic for grown ups. Not all the stories are gems though. "

" The poetry and songs written in this book make it I think. The way it fuses with the stories kept me interested all the way through. "

" I really enjoyed this book. The stories and characters are still interesting and compelling. If you haven't read it, add it to your list. "

" This book remind me my chilhood "

" I know these stories by heart, almost! "

" Re-reading again after over 50 years. Very enjoyable and realaxing read. I enjoyed some of the stories other than the ones about Mowgli and Rikki Tikki Tavi, but I still skipped the story about the seal. Maybe I'll finish it in another 50 years. "

" Not quite what I expected, but good nontheless. All I had to go on was the Disney cartoon. Lots of short stories, with some about other "people" than Mowgli. "

" Finally! I'm done!! Hated that book :P "

" If you want to make your pal Mike cry- read him the passage where Mowgli decides to leave the jungle and rejoin the ManPack. "

" Read this because it's one of the classics. "

" Such a fun book. I've decided to put Kipling near the top of my "must read" books. "

" Enjoyed the various stories - very different from the Disney movie I was always used to. "