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

Name: The Story of Babar - by Jean de Brunhoff (Hardcover)
Brand: Random House Books for Young Readers
SKU: 93891190
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Highlights

The classic story of literature's most beloved elephant.
4-8 Years
11.1" x 8.3" Hardcover
56 Pages
Juvenile Fiction, Classics
Series Name: Babar

Description

About the Book

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.

Book Synopsis

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.

Review Quotes

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

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.

Dimensions (Overall): 11.1 Inches (H) x 8.3 Inches (W) x .5 Inches (D)

Weight: .95 Pounds

Suggested Age: 4-8 Years

Series Title: Babar

Sub-Genre: Classics

Genre: Juvenile Fiction

Number of Pages: 56

Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers

Format: Hardcover

Author: Jean de Brunhoff

Language: English

Street Date: September 12, 1937

TCIN: 93891190

UPC: 9780394805757

Item Number (DPCI): 247-07-6572

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Shipping details

Estimated ship dimensions: 0.5 inches length x 8.3 inches width x 11.1 inches height

Estimated ship weight: 0.95 pounds

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