In this companion to Volume I of Kipling's beloved children's story collection, acclaimed artist Wallace once again reinterprets the famous tales with luminous art. Includes "The Beginning of the Armadillos," "How the First Letter Was Written," and "The Butterfly That Stamped." Full color.

Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936) was an author of books for children and adults who achieved wide critical acclaim in his lifetime. The Jungle Book became an instant classic and was followed by other much-loved children's books, including Kim and Just So Stories. Kipling's many awards include the Gold Medal of the Royal Society of Literature and the Nobel Prize in Literature.