Same tiger, brand-new stripes. Say hello to The Jungle Book: The Story of Mowgli & Shere Khan.
**”Set to Buchanan’s lush, luminous illustrations, this adaptation of the adventures of Mowgli introduces the classic to a new generation…With wonderful production values, this app is enjoyable both for the narrative and the effects.” – Kirkus Reviews**
**”Lavishly animated” – Salon*
**Featured on Digital Book World, The Guardian’s Apps Rush, and eBookNewser!**
Electric Type’s debut digital children’s book The Jungle Book: The Story of Mowgli & Shere Khan is now available for the iPad on the App Store. Rudyard Kipling’s beloved original has been beautifully adapted to seven kid-friendly chapters, each showcasing the iPad’s winning feature set.
Enhanced Book Features:
- Interact with original full-page illustrations by acclaimed Australian illustrator Nigel Buchanan. Tickle a mob of monkeys, whip Mowgli from tree to tree, and feed the spitting flames of the Red Flower.
- The Jungle Book preserves Kipling’s singular style in 59 pages. The book’s seven chapters are perfect to read as quick bedtime stories or in epic succession.
- Our “Read to Me” feature narrates the text for younger readers. Dramatic performance of the text by Emmy-nominated voice actor Rich Orlow. Listen to a page.
- Is that the jungle you hear? Sound effects and original soundtrack immerse readers in the world of the jungle.
- Did you know that the cheetah is the only big cat that purrs? Learn fun jungle facts as you read.
- Easily skip aroundThe Jungle Book and bookmark your favorite pages willy-nilly using our custom Book Bar.
Preview the first three chapters of The Jungle Book on our Scribd feed!











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