It was cool to finally read this.

I love the personification of the critters! It's so funny how much I went around singing "Bear Necessities" and "Want To Be Like You" while reading this - but the story is so much richer!
The Riki Tiki Tavi has such a soft spot from my childhood/the 1970's movie ... and the surprising a great retelling of the story!
I was surprised and enchanted by the Arctic stories.

Definitely colonialism/racism undertones. Good to notice/recognize.

Makes me wonder how Animal Farm would compliment this or be an interesting comparison? (but I will NOT be re-read Animal Farm!)