The Jungle Book: The Story of Mowgli & Shere Khan app for iPhone and iPad


4.3 ( 213 ratings )
Entertainment Book
Developer: Andrew Frist
1.99 USD
Current version: 1.1, last update: 7 years ago
First release : 25 May 2011
App size: 365.57 Mb

★★ Great for families and kids of all ages. ★★

Embark on a journey into the wilds of the Indian jungle! The Jungle Book: The Story of Mowgli & Shere Khan invites readers to poke, wiggle, and swing Mowgli and his four-legged friends through the wily man-cub’s adventures. Meet lovable Baloo the Bear, wise Bagheera the Panther, cunning Kaa the Python, and a host of other exciting friends and foes as you help Mowgli rid the jungle of evil Shere Khan the Tiger.

Rudyard Kipling’s beloved original has been beautifully adapted to seven kid-friendly chapters, each showcasing the iPad’s winning feature set. Experience the story as never before, a classic come to life.

★ Video: http://bit.ly/junglebookvideo

Enhanced Book Features:

—Interact with original full-page illustrations by acclaimed Australian illustrator Nigel Buchanan. Tickle a mob of monkeys, whip Mowgli from tree to tree, and feed the spitting flames of the Red Flower.

—The Jungle Book preserves Kiplings singular style in 59 pages. The book’s seven chapters are perfect to read as quick bedtime stories or in epic succession.

—Our “Read to Me” feature narrates the text for younger readers. Dramatic performance of the text by Emmy-nominated voice actor Rich Orlow.

—Is that the jungle you hear? Sound effects and original soundtrack immerse readers in the world of the jungle.

—Did you know that the cheetah is the only big cat that purrs? Learn fun jungle facts as you read!

—Easily skip around The Jungle Book and bookmark your favorite pages willy-nilly using our custom Book Bar.

★★ Set to Buchanans lush, luminous illustrations, this adaptation of the adventures of Mowgli introduces the classic to a new generation...With wonderful production values, this app is enjoyable both for the narrative and the effects." - Kirkus Reviews ★★

★★ "Lavishly animated" - Salon ★★

★★ Featured in The Guardians Apps Rush and eBookNewser! ★★

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Based on Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book.
Illustrated by Nigel Buchanan.
Adapted by Drew Frist and Tom Dolby.