Rudyard Kipling's famous tale tells the story of Mowgli the 'man-cub' rescued from the tiger Shere Khan & adopted by a wolf pack As he grows up Mowgli learns the ways of the jungle from Baloo the bear Bagheera the black panther & Kaa the rock python His life is full of adventure with the jungle creatures but soon the time comes when he is forced to leave & take his place among his own people A kind woman looks after Mowgli but she can't protect him from the superstitious villagers who believe his friendship with wolves is the result of sorcery Mowgli's only escape is to return to the jungle But even the jungle has become a dangerous place This rich & entertaining dramatisation skilfully blends words with jungle sounds & music & stars Eartha Kitt as Kaa Freddie Jones as Baloo Jonathan Hyde as Bagheera & Nisha Nayar as Mowgli 2 CDs 2 hrs 15 mins