The Jungle Books (Abridged) Audiobook

" Classic. Everyone should read it at some point, whether you're a kid or not. "

" It shows how fantasy is truly based on imagination and creativity. The stories are so vividly told that it is applicable to both children and adults which is magnificent. Truly timeless and shows that the animal kingdom too has societies and laws that creates balance and stability all throughout the jungle. This book also points out that animals indeed learn and think such as Kotick the white seal. Rudyard Kipling made the animals sort of human in a way with the stories told in this book and it truly brings out the wonder that we all have about nature and its animals. "

" I read this as a "I need to be culturally literate" read. I enjoyed about 2/3rds of this. And to be honest, had to force myself through the other 1/3. Glad I read it but glad it is done. "

" I liked the Jungle Book, mostly because I grew up with the old 30's version movie and the Disney version. The Jungle Book itself was pretty good, but I'm not a huge fan of stories about animals (although I love Watership Down, if you ever have a chance . . .). There are several other stories, most of which are pretty slow--one about a seal, one about an elephant. Riki Tiki Tavi is good, but that's about it. But maybe young boys would like them. "

" This is a classic but is very difficult to get through in parts. "

" Very interesting to read this as a companion book to the Tiger's Wife by Tea O'Brecht. Enjoyed it. "

" Not as childish as the Disney verison would have you believe. "

" I think I'd want a modernized version of the text if I was considering reading it to children. The stories, the law-of-the-jungle themes, and the vivid, exotic jungle settings are great, though. Kipling's poetry is also remarkable. "

" Kippling's classic tale of a boy in India and his interaction with animals. Included are stories where animals are given human characteristics. "

" 'last years nuts are this years loam.' has been rolling around in my head. nothing is wasted. beautiful notion. "

" Really enjoyable quick-to-read stories of Mowgli the man-cub raised by wolves in the jungle, although not every story is about him. There's a reason it's a classic. "

" All jungle animals should speak the king's english. I hope they do. "

" not at all like disney. So good!!!Such adventure! "

" Surprisingly, I had never read this - but it was next on the shelf, so I picked it up - enjoyed it thoroughly! "

" So much better than the disney kids version I remember "

" Before reading I had thought The Jungle Books was one main tale, not a series of stories. Overall I enjoyed reading the darker version Kipling presents rather than the fairy tale version. "

" A great book of short stories set in India. My favorite is Riki-Tiki-Tavi, I've always had a soft spot for that little mongoose. Interesting how different Mogwli is from the Disney movie. "

" Don't sell this short as a read aloud. It is full of excitement and Kipling's take on the exotic Indian jungle. "

" 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. "

" 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. "