Is a collection of fables that primarily revolve around the life of Mowgli, an orphaned “man-cub” raised by wolves in the jungles of India.

The most famous stories within the collection follow Mowgli’s adventures and his education in the “Law of the Jungle” by his animal mentors: Baloo the bear, Bagheera the black panther, and Akela, the leader of the wolf pack. Mowgli learns to navigate the complex rules of the animal kingdom and faces challenges from enemies like the menacing tiger, Shere Khan, and the tricky python, Kaa.