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Reviewed on June 1, 2016 | June - Xpress Reviews Web Only
PreS-Gr 2—This "reimagined classic" has vibrant, full-bleed, and spot illustrations throughout that use a palette of oranges, purples, blues, and greens. Just familiar enough and yet innovative, the cartoon artwork sets this edition apart from those previously published. Tiger Shere Khan steals the human "man cub," Mowgli, and returns with him to the jungle. This forbidden act rallies the other animals against him and results in the tiger's banishment. Bagheera, the panther, returns the child to the city but not knowing which family is his, he entrusts the baby's care to a ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More