The Story of Babar: The Little Elephant by Jean de Brunhoff
The Story of Babar: The Little Elephant by Jean de Brunhoff
The Story of Babar: The Little Elephant by Jean de Brunhoff
The Story of Babar: The Little Elephant by Jean de Brunhoff

The Story of Babar: The Little Elephant by Jean de Brunhoff

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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.

Edition: New York: Random House, 1961.
Condition: Good condition with some loss to corners of the cover
Format: Hardcover
Age: 4-8

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.

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