Accounts of a courageous youngster and formidable creatures of the Indian jungle abound in this series of 14 imaginative tales. Mowgli, a boy raised by a wolf pack, learns the lore of the jungle from its inhabitants; Rikki-tikki-tavi, a brave mongoose, defeats a deadly cobra; and more.
Black Beauty by Anna Sewell Deeply moving tale of a horse and his experiences at the hands of many owners — some sensitive and gentle, others thoughtless and cruel. For animal lovers of all ages. Unabridged.
Native American Tales and Legends by Allan A. Macfarlan More than 30 stories, including creation myths, hero tales, trickster stories, as well as tales of little people, giants, and monsters, and of magic, enchantment, sorcery, and the spirit world.
Just So Stories by Rudyard Kipling "How the Camel Got His Hump," "How the Whale Got His Throat," "How the Leopard Got His Spots," "How the Rhinoceros Got His Skin," "The Elephant's Child," 7 others.
Puck of Pook's Hill by Rudyard Kipling, Arthur Rackham Puck, a mischievous imp, delights two precocious youngsters with 10 magical fables about the hidden histories of Old England. Each enchanting myth is followed by a selection of spirited poetry.