The Story Of Babar

Translated from the French, with many absurd and funny pictures, these tales of the popular elephant furnish hours of enjoyment to the young person.--Elementary English. Full-color illustrations.

Jean de Brunhoff's tales of Babar have charmed readers around the world for 80 years. One of those most iconic series of animal books in history, Babar has become a household name both as a character in children's books and on TV. Beautifully illustrated, this edition is an ideal gift for children aged 3 and up.

This third title about Babar and his family follows the elephants as they build a magnificent city: Celesteville. Life is peaceful and contented, everyone has a job to do, and celebrations are frequent. But one fateful day a snake bites the Old Lady and Babar fears that he may lose his oldest friend. Illus. in full color by the author.

Discusses the meaning conveyed to children from books like "Babar, the Elephant," and "Pinocchio," and takes a look at the history of public education

King of the Elephants Babar and his wife Celeste welcome new baby Isabelle.

Babar and his family enjoy various activites during each season.

Nicholas Fox Weber, Executive Director of the Josef Albers Foundation in New Haven, Connecticut, worked with Laurent to reconstruct the genesis of Babar and his shy queen, Celeste, and to explore the themes that have made the Babar books so enduringly successful.