About the book
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.
Editions of The Story of Babar
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780394805757
- AltFormat
- ISBN 9780394868233
- AltFormat
- ISBN 9780394905754
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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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Story of Babar about?
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.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Story of Babar?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: Nature and animal stories
Where can I read a sample of The Story of Babar?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780394805757
Is The Story of Babar part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Babar Series
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Story of Babar?
Jean De Brunhoff
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Story of Babar is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780394805757) and altformat(ISBN 9780394868233) and altformat(ISBN 9780394905754)
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