The Story of Babar, the Little Elephant

by Jean de Brunhoff

Overview

The classic first story about literature’s most beloved pachyderm. After his mother is killed by a hunter, Babar avoids capture by escaping to the city, where he is befriended by the kindly Old Lady. He becomes educated and cultured and, upon his return to the great forest, is crowned King of the Elephants. Translated from Jean de Brunhoff's original French, the adventures of the world's most popular elephant and his friends have enchanted an three generations. Delightfully amusing illustrations make this short collection of classic Babar tales a book to treasure for children young and old.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780394805757
Publisher:	Random House Children's Books
Publication date:	09/12/1937
Series:	Babar Series
Pages:	56
Sales rank:	13,168
Product dimensions:	8.37(w) x 11.29(h) x 0.42(d)
Lexile:	AD610L (what's this?)
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

About the Author

Jean de Brunhoff (1899–1937) was a writer and illustrator. Initially, he and his wife Cécile created the Babar series for their children. Brunhoff was born in Paris.

Editorial Reviews

"With many absurd and funny pictures, these tales of the popular elephant furnish hours of enjoyment to the young person."—Elementary English

From the Publisher

This first of the Babar adventures tells how the little elephant is rescued by a rich old lady in Paris after his mother is killed by a hunter. In Paris, Babar is educated and taught to be a gentleman. Though happy with the old lady, he misses his friends. When Babar's cousins Arthur and Celeste find him, Babar bids his old lady a fond farewell and the three elephants return to the forest. Home at last, Babar is crowned king and Celeste is crowned queen. Since 1931, Babar has charmed young audiences all over the world.

Barnes & Noble Staff

Babar is one of childhood's most endearing and enduring characters. His adventures reflect a strong sense of justice and stress the importance of family and friends. This is the tale of Babar's adventure in the city and how he eventually married Celeste and became the new king of the elephants. 1966 (orig.

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