Mowgli, the man-cub, grows up in the jungle and experiences many exciting adventures with his animal friends Baloo the bear and Bagheera the panther. This book is based on the classic story by Rudyard Kipling. The "Read It Yourself with Ladybird" series is one of Ladybird's best-selling series and has been helping young children develop and improve their reading skills for over thirty-five years. Each book is carefully crafted to include essential, common words crucial for learning to read, as well as a limited number of story words that are learned through practice. Simple sentences and frequently repeated words help beginning readers gain confidence. The four different levels of the books support children from early reading practice through to independent, fluent reading. Each book has been reviewed by educational consultants and can be used independently at home or in guided reading sessions at school. Additional content includes reading comprehension puzzles, helpful notes for parents, caregivers, and teachers, and information on book covers for school use.