The Jungle Book

"The Jungle Book" by Rudyard Kipling is a collection of stories about a boy named Mowgli who is raised in the Indian jungle by wolves. He encounters many animals, including his friends Baloo the bear, Bagheera the panther, and Kaa the python. Along his journey, he faces danger from the fierce tiger Shere Khan, who wants to kill the man-cub. With help from his animal companions, Mowgli learns important lessons about courage, friendship, and loyalty. In the end, Mowgli returns to the human village, but remains connected to the jungle and its inhabitants.