In this version of The Jungle Book , a young boy named Mowgli is raised by a wolf pack in the jungle after his parents fall prey to the fierce tiger, Shere Khan. With the guidance of Baloo, a bear, and Bagheera, a panther, Mowgli learns the ways of the jungle. After a series of adventures, including being kidnapped by the mischievous monkeys, Mowgli befriends the snake Kaa and returns home to confront Shere Khan. Using a knife gifted by Kaa, Mowgli defeats the tiger, saving the wolf pack and solidifying his place in the jungle. A word-for-word audio read-along is included with this book. See the copyright page for instructions.