Jean de Brunhoff was a French writer and illustrator, primarily celebrated as the co-creator of the beloved Babar character. His work is distinguished by its charming style and a subtle melancholy that imbues his children's stories with unexpected depth. Often drawing inspiration from his own family life, Brunhoff's narratives explore themes of home, family, and adventure with a keen eye for detail and visual storytelling. His artistic approach and unique worldview left an indelible mark on children's literature.
"This collection of five classic Babar tales follows the adventures of the world's best-loved elephant as he becomes king, builds a city, meets Father Christmas and has many other exciting adventures."--Book cover.
First published in 1981, this colorful anthology encompasses six favorite Babar stories, The Story of Babar, The Travels of Babar, Babar the King, Babar's Birthday Surprise, Babar's Mystery, and Babar and the Wully-Wully. Reissue.
An orphaned baby elephant goes to live in the city with an old lady who gives him everything he wants, but eventually returns to the forest where he is crowned king of the elephants.
This charming French illustrated classic follows the adventures of the world’s best-loved elephant, Babar. “If you love elephants, you will love Babar and Celeste,” writes A. A. Milne in his preface to The Story of Babar. “And if you have never loved elephants, you will love them now.” Jean de Brunhoff’s tales of Babar have charmed readers around the world for 80 years. His stories have followed the king of the elephants as he builds a city, founds a family and even meets Father Christmas. Tested by difficult trials – from snakes to fire to runaway prams – he always comes out on top, with the help of patience, determination and, on one memorable occasion, a flight of winged elephants. One of the 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.
Babar at the Circus (Little Babar books) de Brunhoff, Jean
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.
In 1931 Jean de Brunhoff created Babar, a little elephant who walked out of the jungle and into the hearts of civilized readers the world over. Widely recognized as the father of the picture book, Jean de Brunhoff wrote and illustrated six Babar stories before his early death in 1937. Every word and every picture of these classics is included in this big, inviting gift edition.
In words and pictures the adventures of Babar and his friends as they tour around Babarland.
