A gift edition in hardcover with embossed elements and partial varnish. Thick paper, large, clear font and delicate full—color illustrations - every detail of this book has been created with special attention. Here is a collection of fairy tales by Rudyard Kipling, an English writer, author of the world—famous Mowgli stories. This book includes 11 animal stories beloved by many generations. Here you will meet the brave mongoose Rikki-Tikki-Tavi, who is not afraid to engage in battle with the treacherous cobra_ and a curious baby elephant with his thousand irrepressible questions about this world_ and the first cat who became a pet solely on his own! And also on the pages of the collection, thanks to Ksenia Pavlova's expressive color illustrations, even the first armadillos and other amazing animals come to life. Selected tales of Rudyard Kipling are published in the classical translation by Lyubov Khavkina. The collection will be a wonderful gift and a wonderful addition to any home library.