Twelve stories about animals, insects, and other subjects include "How the Camel Got His Hump." "The Butterfly That Stamped," and "How the Alphabet Was Made."

Stories of the bizarre and fantastic, set in India, England, France, and aboard ship.

A courageous mongoose thwarts the evil plans of Nag and Nagaina, two big black cobras who live in the garden.

Meet the most unforgettable characters and embark on a thrilling adventure with Mowgli as he journeys deep into the jungle and learns 'The Bare Necessities' of life from happy-go-lucky Baloo the bear. Meet Bagheera, the wise old panther, and crazy King Louie, the orangutan. But watch out for the cunning tiger Shere Khan and Kaa, the sneakiest snake in the jungle! It is an extraordinary adventure and a heartwarming tale that celebrates the true meaning...

Because of his "'satiable" curiosity about what the crocodile has for dinner, the elephant's child acquired, and all elephants thereafter have had, a long trunk.

Relates how the leopard got his spotted coat in order to hunt the animals in the dappled shadows of the forest.

This volume brings together four of Kipling's most-loved short stories. Each deals with events that can't quite be explained away, whether a traditional gost story, a terrifyingly realistic nightmare, or a sumptuous and lavish romance.

A butterfly and his wife help a mighty king control his quarreling wives.