Disney has created a fun interpretaion of Kipling's masterpiece. That said I'd encourage everyone with children of around 10 upwards to read the book. Kipling uses archaic language sometimes which may be difficult for younger children, YET somehow he manages to bring his characters to life in a magical manner. Jungle Book is a collection of short stories including the magnificent mongoose Rikki Tikki Tavi. You are never to young or too old to enjoy the wonderful book (or even the DVD)