The Jungle Book

'The Jungle Book,' published in 1894, is a collection of stories by English author Rudyard Kipling. The tales are fables, featuring animals that possess human characteristics, and they are set in the Indian jungle. The most famous stories within the book revolve around Mowgli, a boy who is raised by wolves and learns the laws of the jungle with the help of his animal friends: Baloo the bear, Bagheera the black panther, and Kaa the python. The stories explore themes of belonging, societal rules, and the intricate balance of nature.