The Jungle Book: A Pop-Up Adventure (Classic Collectible Pop-Ups) (Hardcover)

~ Matthew Reinhart (Author, Illustrator)

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 2-4–Tableaus of amazing size and intricacy unfold–and then unfold more–with each leaf's turn in this adaptation of Kipling's classic tale. Reinhart begins with a broad jungle scene for baby Mowgli's rescue from Shere Khan. He sets the lad's rescue from the monkeys against a towering ruin; takes him to the treasure chambers where White Cobra lurks behind a flap; pairs his first encounter with humans to a startling, savage leaping tiger; shows him enlisting a herd of elephants to destroy the village; and finishes with his farewell to a reunion of downcast animal friends on craggy Council Rock. Along with smaller pop-ups, the text is tucked beneath flaps in one or two corners of each scene. That text has been dramatically shortened, but Reinhart preserves at least vestiges of the original's stately language. Along with being a natural centerpiece for displays, this book provides a memorable introduction to both the film and the full-length literary work.–John Peters, New York Public Library
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Product Description

In this stunning retelling of a phenomenal classic, honor is tested, battles of good over evil are waged, and the importance of family reigns supreme. True to Rudyard Kipling's original story, tree branches literally draw the reader in to this tale of Mowgli the Man Cub exploring the ruins of the Lost City, riding atop thundering elephants, and facing a fierce tiger attack! A must-have for every family's library, this epic pop-up adventure features paper engineering as intricate and magical as the very laws of the jungle.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Hardcover: 12 pages
• Publisher: Little Simon; Pop edition (October 24, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1416918248
• ISBN-13: 978-1416918240
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 8 x 2.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #22,116 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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36 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Jungle Book Takes City Boy's Breath, October 25, 2006

By	Ron Lindsey "bookmantoo" (Pasadena, TX United States) - See all my reviews

When I first saw THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ (from the Robert Sabuda Studios), I was sure that nothing could surpass the complexity and paper engineering finesse exhibited. Then, MOMMY was released (and even though Maurice Sendak and Matthew Reinhart gave no credit to Eastman's ARE YOU MY MOTHER?, I still felt that I had seen another remarkable advance in pop-up book technology. Now, that I've held THE JUNGLE BOOK by Matthew Reinhart and sat in awe at his two-foot pop-up, I cannot even conceive of what could out-do this magical experience. I'm sure something will, and believe me, I want to be there when it happens.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing!!!, January 11, 2007

By	Beth "Eclectic Nana" (Coastal Bend of TX-USA) - See all my reviews

This is well designed and constructed. This book would belong on anyone's short list of TOP pop-up books. My 3 yr old grandchild adores my pop-up collection and this is one of her favorites - boys love this one also.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Pop Up Book! , October 30, 2008

By	Lynn Ellingwood "The ESOL Teacher" (Webster, NY United States) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

The Pop Up book of The Jungle Book is one of the most beautiful I've ever seen. It is amazing in it's scope. I love it madly. I use pop up books and other more dynamic books in my classroom because I teach ESOL (English to Speakers of Other Languages. Since reading English can be difficult, other stragegies can be used to entice students into reading English. The pop up books are facinating and ofteh not used in other cultures so they are great to intrigue students. The Jungle Book has an attachment to India and Asia so that helps my students also.