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Darzee's Chant

From The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling, 1894

Rudyard Kipling published The Jungle Book in 1894. 'Darzee's Chant' is a poem sung by a tailor bird to honour Rikki-tikki-tavi, the mongoose who saved the garden from a deadly cobra. Kipling wrote with a deep love for India, where he spent much of his early life, and his animal characters carry the courage, loyalty and humour he saw in the world around him. This reader is worth a child's time because it shows that even the smallest creatures recognise true bravery, and that gratitude and celebration have their own kind of music. This text reflects its era.

Band

Green · Independent readers, earlyTypical starting range: ages 9–11

Length

medium · about 757 words in 5 sections · 3 pictures

Source

The Jungle Book, Rudyard Kipling

First published

1894

Regions

Canada · United States

Included formats

• · Web reader and PDF
• · EPUB for e-readers
• · Home-print sheet
• · Folded booklet
• · Binder edition (8.5 × 11)
• · Worksheet
• · Quick Check (10 questions) with answer key
• · Read-aloud script
• · Teacher’s Edition (members)

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