In 1895 Kipling published The Second Jungle Book as a sequel to his popular collection of stories. In it, the reader follows the experiences of an older Mowgli, who returns to the jungle to become the leader of the wolves.

Several of Kipling's other works that deal with young people coming of age are suitable for young readers, particularly Kim and Captains Courageous.

The Jungle Book was filmed in 1942 with Sabu in the role of Mowgli. The movie is notable both for its imaginative sets and sumptuous color. In 1967 Disney Studios made an animated cartoon with a musical score of The Jungle Book which is especially suitable for very young children.