Jean de Brunhoff was een Franse schrijver en illustrator, vooral gevierd als de mede-schepper van het geliefde personage Babar. Zijn werk onderscheidt zich door een charmante stijl en een subtiele melancholie die zijn kinderlijke verhalen een onverwachte diepte verleent. Vaak geïnspireerd door zijn eigen gezinsleven, verkennen Brunhoffs verhalen thema's als thuis, familie en avontuur met een scherp oog voor detail en visuele storytelling. Zijn artistieke benadering en unieke wereldbeeld lieten een onuitwisbare indruk achter in de kinderliteratuur.
"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.
Such joy in Celesteville! Babar and Celeste have had triplets. The smallest, Alexander, has a knack for getting into predicaments. Between getting stuck in the treetops and being chased by a crocodile, he certainly keeps Babar on his toes, but the king readily admits, “Truly it is not easy to bring up a family, but how nice the babies are!” The fifth Babar story is a wonderful and heartwarming salute to parenthood which every Mom and Dad will appreciate.
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.
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 words and pictures the adventures of Babar and his friends as they tour around Babarland.
