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The Jungle Book: A Pop-Up Adventure
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.
12 pages, Novelty Book
First published January 1, 2006
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Matthew Reinhart
95 books119 followersMatthew Christian Reinhart was born September 21, 1971 to Gary and Judith Reinhart in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The son of a farmer, his father Gary joined the Navy and so the family moved around the country, from Florida to Texas to Illinois to California to Virginia and then South Carolina. Judith and Matthew followed along, and soon to be joined by his little sister, Erin.
Art was always a huge part of Matthew Reinhart’s young life. Drawing pictures and making crafts were his favorite activities, in school and out. Matthew drew whenever and wherever he got the chance; in fact, school notebooks often had more drawings than notes! He loved drawing and reading about all creatures and animals so much, he drew them everywhere!
After high school, chose to study biology in preparation for medical school, thinking a career in art was too far-fetched. College life at Clemson University in South Carolina was busy for Matthew, but he was never really satisfied. Medicine was not his true calling, so along with his required science classes, Matthew took various art courses to build up his portfolio.
After graduating college, moved to New York City for a year before starting medical school. There, he met acclaimed children’s book author Robert Sabuda doing volunteer work together for a local community center. Robert's book, Christmas Alphabet had just released to rave reviews, and he convinced Matthew to follow his true calling. The following year, Matthew attended Pratt Institute in Brooklyn. as an industrial design major (concentrating in toy design).
Pratt was fantastic experience for him, but his initial dreams of being a toy designer soon transformed into paper engineer. After working with Robert on books like The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, A B C Disney and Movable Mother Goose. Matthew made his first big break into the pop-up world with The Pop Up Book Of Phobias. Many books collaborations have followed, including a trilogy of New York Times best-selling Encyclopedia Prehistorica and the following series Encyclopedia Mythologica with Robert Sabuda, along with Mommy?, co-authored with the renowned Maurice Sendak and Brava Strega Nona with the ageless Tomie DePaola. His solo pop-up books include The Ark, Animal Popposites, The Jungle Book, Cinderella, The Pop-Up Book of Nursery Rhymes, and STAR WARS: Pop-Up Guide to the Galaxy. He continues to work and live in New York City, cutting, taping and folding paper into pop-up masterpieces.
Art was always a huge part of Matthew Reinhart’s young life. Drawing pictures and making crafts were his favorite activities, in school and out. Matthew drew whenever and wherever he got the chance; in fact, school notebooks often had more drawings than notes! He loved drawing and reading about all creatures and animals so much, he drew them everywhere!
After high school, chose to study biology in preparation for medical school, thinking a career in art was too far-fetched. College life at Clemson University in South Carolina was busy for Matthew, but he was never really satisfied. Medicine was not his true calling, so along with his required science classes, Matthew took various art courses to build up his portfolio.
After graduating college, moved to New York City for a year before starting medical school. There, he met acclaimed children’s book author Robert Sabuda doing volunteer work together for a local community center. Robert's book, Christmas Alphabet had just released to rave reviews, and he convinced Matthew to follow his true calling. The following year, Matthew attended Pratt Institute in Brooklyn. as an industrial design major (concentrating in toy design).
Pratt was fantastic experience for him, but his initial dreams of being a toy designer soon transformed into paper engineer. After working with Robert on books like The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, A B C Disney and Movable Mother Goose. Matthew made his first big break into the pop-up world with The Pop Up Book Of Phobias. Many books collaborations have followed, including a trilogy of New York Times best-selling Encyclopedia Prehistorica and the following series Encyclopedia Mythologica with Robert Sabuda, along with Mommy?, co-authored with the renowned Maurice Sendak and Brava Strega Nona with the ageless Tomie DePaola. His solo pop-up books include The Ark, Animal Popposites, The Jungle Book, Cinderella, The Pop-Up Book of Nursery Rhymes, and STAR WARS: Pop-Up Guide to the Galaxy. He continues to work and live in New York City, cutting, taping and folding paper into pop-up masterpieces.
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January 10, 2009
You might think I bought this book for my son. And I did...sort of. He isn't quite old enough to fully enjoy the book so we read it together, mostly enjoying the fantastic "paper engineering" (it is too intricate to be called a mere 'pop-up book'), and sometimes I go through it myself; reconnecting with my childhood scouting and still-current love of Kipling.
This book is more than pretty artwork - although it has that in spades. The story of a boy growing up with wolves to be entirely human and finally choosing to leave the pack and jungle that was his home is still potent and emotional.
Amazon suggested the book was for ages 4 to 8 (which is a huge range in attention span and understanding, I must say) but I think an older audience will enjoy it more. I'd say ages 6 to ...well, I'm 42, so at least that old.
This book is more than pretty artwork - although it has that in spades. The story of a boy growing up with wolves to be entirely human and finally choosing to leave the pack and jungle that was his home is still potent and emotional.
Amazon suggested the book was for ages 4 to 8 (which is a huge range in attention span and understanding, I must say) but I think an older audience will enjoy it more. I'd say ages 6 to ...well, I'm 42, so at least that old.
April 7, 2016
If you try to tell me you don't need this much magic in your life, I will call you a GODDAMN LIAR.
Seriously this is OFFENSIVELY MAGNIFICENT
LET JOY BLOOM WITHIN YOU
ADMIT YOU HAVE LOST YOUR WAY
Seriously this is OFFENSIVELY MAGNIFICENT
LET JOY BLOOM WITHIN YOU
ADMIT YOU HAVE LOST YOUR WAY
July 18, 2007
so pretty....lovely pop-ups! I read the children's book when it was published earlier.
January 29, 2011
The art isn't amazing, but the pop-ups are!
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June 13, 2012Another book from my childhood!
December 18, 2014
Another find at Savers for $2.99 in fairly good shape!
June 1, 2013
A little nostalgia mixed with amazing pop-up art. What's not to like?
And yes. I am a six year old.
And yes. I am a six year old.
July 13, 2014
Love the book and the pop-ups but I am not thrilled with the illustrations.
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