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The Jungle Book: Rikki-Tikki-Tavi

Hardback

Main Details

Title The Jungle Book: Rikki-Tikki-Tavi
Authors and Contributors      Illustrated by Robert Ingpen
By (author) Rudyard Kipling
SeriesRobert Ingpen Illustrated Classics
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:48
Dimensions(mm): Height 260,Width 216
ISBN/Barcode 9781913519568
ClassificationsDewey:823.8
Audience
Children / Juvenile
Illustrations 50 clr illus

Publishing Details

Publisher Welbeck Publishing Group
Imprint Welbeck Editions
Publication Date 27 May 2021
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Originally published as part of Kipling's famous The Jungle Book, the story of Rikki Tikki Tavi, the little mongoose rescued by a family when he was half-drowned in a storm, has been an enduring favourite with young and old for more than half a century. Rikki, of course, grows to become a family pet and repays the kindness of his rescuers by defending them from the evil cobras that lurk in their garden. Like Kipling's other magical tales from India, Rikki Tikki Tavi has inspired Robert Ingpen to achieve some of his most amazing depictions of wildlife. Rikki and the other creatures are brought to life as never before although, as Robert says 'I have tried to tread as lightly as I can with my images and hope I have left enough space for the reader to continue to make the adventure that Kipling created during his time in India.' This new edition of Kipling's classic story includes many new illustrations by Robert Ingpen created especially for this book.

Author Biography

Rudyard Kipling was born in Bombay, but educated in England. In 1882 he returned to India, where he started work as a journalist and, while there, produced a body of work, stories, sketches and poems, which made him an instant literary celebrity.The Jungle Book, published in 1894, became a children's classic all over the world. Robert Ingpen was born in 1936 in Geelong, Australia. He studied illustration art and book design at The Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology. In 1986 he was awarded the Hans Christian Andersen Medal for his contribution to children's literature and has been honoured with Membership of the Order of Australia. A world-renowned artist and author, he has designed, illustrated and written over 100 books. This series of classic works illustrated by Robert includesTreasure Island,Peter Pan andWendy,The Jungle Book,The Wind in the Willows andA Christmas Carol. Robert lives and works in Anglesea, near his home town of Geelong.