"AaHaoOO!" Convinced that he can take care of himself, Mowgli leaves Bagheera's protection and sets off alone. They do manage to teach him the jungle call, a surefire SOS cry, and make him practice it till he is hoarse. There he and Baloo try to instruct the boy in the ways of the jungle, but Mowgli is disinterested, preferring play time to learning. Hearing that Shere Khan is in the city seeking revenge, Bagheera spirits Mowgli, now 10, back to the jungle for safety. Bagheera, the panther, returns the child to the city but not knowing which family is his, he entrusts the baby's care to a pack of street dogs, who teach Mowgli survival skills. This forbidden act rallies the other animals against him and results in the tiger's banishment. Tiger Shere Khan steals the human "man cub," Mowgli, and returns with him to the jungle. Just familiar enough and yet innovative, the cartoon artwork sets this edition apart from those previously published. PreS-Gr 2-This "reimagined classic" has vibrant, full-bleed, and spot illustrations throughout that use a palette of oranges, purples, blues, and greens.
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