The Jungle Book Picture Flats Portrait Book Review: Mowgli for Kids
Kipling's classic as an illustrated Picture Flats Portrait book: Mowgli, Bagheera and Shere Khan for readers aged 6 and up. Story, pictures, age guide and similar books.
Most Indian children meet Mowgli through a cartoon or a film long before they meet him in a book. When they finally hold the story in their hands, with Bagheera and Shere Khan on the page, it feels like meeting an old friend properly.
This is our Jungle Book Picture Flats Portrait book review: what the story covers, how the pictures look, which age it suits and why it makes a good gift.
The short answer The Jungle Book in the Picture Flats Portrait series is an illustrated picture book adaptation of Rudyard Kipling's classic, suited to readers aged 6 and up. It follows Mowgli, a boy raised by wolves, through the jungle and its animals. The text is accessible and works for both independent and shared reading.
ISBN: 9781785579165
The Jungle Book Picture Flats Portrait book review: the story
Rudyard Kipling's classic comes to life in this illustrated adaptation, part of the Picture Flats Portrait series.
Readers follow Mowgli, a young boy raised by wolves, deep into the jungle. There are encounters with fearsome tigers and friendships with wise old bears.
His journey is full of danger, excitement and discovery as he learns the ways of the jungle and finds out who he really is.
Why this book has stayed popular
The Jungle Book has held readers for generations with its characters, its adventures and its themes of friendship, courage and identity.
Kipling's storytelling carries children into the Indian jungle, where they meet the wise and noble Bagheera and the cunning Shere Khan.
The Picture Flats Portrait adaptation brings the story to life with illustrations that show both the beauty and the danger of the jungle, so it stays accessible for readers of all ages.
Timeless themes of friendship, courage, and identity.
The illustrations
The pictures are full of bright colours and fine detail, from lush jungle landscapes to the animal characters.
The illustrator captures Kipling's characters and settings well, so children feel they are walking through the jungle with Mowgli and his friends.
What age is it for?
The Jungle Book is a classic children's novel adapted into picture book format. It suits readers aged 6 and up who enjoy adventure stories, animal tales and stories of friendship and bravery.
The text is accessible and the pictures do a lot of work, so it fits both independent reading and reading together at bedtime.
The Jungle Book Picture Flats Portrait book for kids who love animals
Each animal has its own personality and motives. Children are invited to imagine themselves in Mowgli's place, facing the jungle's challenges and building bonds of friendship and loyalty along the way.
Read-aloud tip Stop when Shere Khan appears and ask your child what Mowgli should do next. The story is built for that kind of "what would you do?" moment.
About the author, Rudyard Kipling
Rudyard Kipling was a prolific author and poet known for his stories and vivid descriptions of faraway places. With The Jungle Book he created a classic that still holds readers of all ages.
Similar books to read next
- "The Call of the Wild" by Jack London
- "Black Beauty" by Anna Sewell
- "The Wind in the Willows" by Kenneth Grahame
Gift it right: The Jungle Book as a birthday gift
A classic adventure is one of the safer books as birthday gifts for kids aged 6 and up, and the animal characters make it easy to theme. Add a name label inside the cover so it comes home from school, and a matching name sticker on the wrapping.
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Frequently asked questions
What age is The Jungle Book Picture Flats Portrait for?
It suits readers aged 6 and up who enjoy adventure stories and animal tales.
Who wrote The Jungle Book?
Rudyard Kipling. This edition is an illustrated picture book adaptation in the Picture Flats Portrait series.
Is The Jungle Book a good birthday gift for kids?
Yes. It is a classic with accessible text and rich illustrations, and works for reading alone or together.
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