The Babar Collection

Name: The Babar Collection
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SKU: 9781405279895
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Five Classic Stories

By Jean de Brunhoff

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The Babar Collection by Jean de Brunhoff is a charming series of stories featuring Babar, a young elephant who leaves the jungle for the city after the loss of his mother. With intelligence and kindness, Babar returns to the jungle to become king and leads his fellow elephants with wisdom and adventures. These tales blend themes of adventure, governance, and friendship, making them timeless classics for children.
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You might enjoy this collection if you're looking for charming and timeless tales that capture the whimsical adventures of a beloved elephant. Ideal for parents seeking to introduce their children to classic storytelling, these stories are filled with colourful illustrations and endearing characters, sparking imagination in young readers.

This charming collection of five French illustrated classics follows the adventures of the world’s best-loved elephant, Babar, as he becomes king, builds a city, meets Father Christmas and has many other exciting adventures.

The classic illustrated picture book about an adventurous elephant

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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 exquisite stories have charmed readers around the world for 80 years, and fans can now cherish a collection of his tales in this beautiful gift book.

This edition includes the original introduction by A. A. Milne.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781405279895

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 September 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Farshore

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 216.0mm

Height: 280.0mm

Weight: 960g

Pages: 240

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Children's Books Children's Fiction Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Classic Fiction Jean de Brunhoff

About the Author

Frenchman Jean de Brunhoff is considered to be one of the greatest picture book authors in history. Born in Paris, de Brunhoff was the fourth and last child of a successful publisher. He enjoyed a prestigious education, before joining the French army and fighting on the front lines at the end of the First World War. After the armistice, he decided to become a professional artist and studied painting at the Academie de la Grand Chamiere in Montparnasse.

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