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The Story of Babar - by Jean De Brunhoff (Hardcover)

The Story of Babar - by  Jean De Brunhoff (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>The classic tales of the elephant extraordinaire have thrilled generations of children. This first Babar adventure describes how he lost his mother, lived among men, and was crowned King of Elephants. Full color.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>The classic story of literature's most beloved elephant. 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. Later, with cousins Celeste and Arthur, he returns to the great forest to be crowned King of the Elephants. With the original illustrations from Jean de Brunhoff's 1931 classic, this first Babar story has enchanted generations.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"With many absurd and funny pictures, these tales of the popular elephant furnish hours of enjoyment to the young person."--<i>Elementary English</i><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Jean de Brunhoff </b>(1899-1937)<b> </b>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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