Discover the wildly wild imagination of Rudyard Kipling, one of the most beloved storytellers of all time, in The Wildly Wild World of Rudyard Kipling, a beautifully curated collection of 13 unforgettable stories and 11 lyrical poems, hand-picked by Suchitra, two-time Commonwealth Short Story Award winner. Every tale and poem is brought to life with charming illustrations by Sanjana Kumar, adding whimsy and visual delight, and accompanied by student-friendly annotations that explain the etiology, context, and themes of each story and poem in clear, accessible language without being obtuse. Inside, you’ll meet Mowgli and his brothers, the daring mongoose Rikki-Tikki-Tavi, the endlessly curious Elephant Child, the proud Camel, the spotted Leopard, and the independent Cat Who Walks by Himself — along with a host of other colorful and unforgettable characters. Kipling’s world, though wildly wild, carries a certain decorum and civility that even our “cultured” modern world often forgets. This edition is designed for readers on the go: a travel-friendly 5.5 x 8.5 inches, minimal 222 pages, with New York-style cream-and-black interiors and a sumptuous, eye-friendly point size, perfect for reading in a moving car, on a train, or high above the clouds in an airplane. Poems • Mowgli’s Song • The Armadillo’s Song • The Race • Darzee’s Chaunt • Six Honest Serving Men • The Island Song • Baviaan’s Song • The Mariner’s Song • A Cameelious Hump • Balkis and Solomon • Cat and Blinkie Stories • Mowgli’s Brothers • Tiger-Tiger! • The Beginning of the Armadillo • Old Man Kangaroo • The Germ-Destroyer • Rikki-Tikki-Tavi • The ‘Satiable Curtiosity of the Elephant Child • How the Rhinoceros Got His Wrinkles • How the Leopard Got His Spots • How the Whale Got His Throat • How the Camel Got His Hump • The Butterfly That Stamped • The Cat Who Walks by Himself Why You’ll Love This Book • Beautifully curated Kipling collection, featuring his most beloved stories and poems. • Curated by Commonwealth Award-winning author Suchitra, known for her lyrical storytelling. • Charming illustrations by Sanjana Kumar bring every beast, child, and whimsical scene to life. • Student-friendly annotations provide context, etiology, and insights in clear, accessible language without being obtuse. • Travel-friendly and easy on the eyes: 5.5 x 8.5 inches, 222 pages, cream-and-black interiors, large point size for effortless reading anywhere. • Perfect for readers of all ages, collectors of classic literature, and fans of The Jungle Book and Just So Stories. • Meet unforgettable characters, from Mowgli and Rikki-Tikki-Tavi to the Elephant Child and the Cat Who Walks by Himself, in tales of courage, curiosity, and timeless wisdom.