Synopses & Reviews
A vintage look at life in America, seen from the eyes of one of the worldand#8217;s most famous elephants and freshly reissued for a new generation
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Originally published in 1965, Babar Comes to America is one of Laurent de Brunhoffand#8217;s most popular books, and it is in print again for the first time in many years. Babar, king of the elephants, receives an invitation to meet with the president of the United Statesand#151;the perfect excuse for a family vacation! None of the elephants have been to America before, so Babar packs up his family and sets off to see the sights.
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From the hustle and bustle of New York to the wide open spaces of the Grand Canyon, from riding streetcars in San Francisco to fishing on Lake Michigan, Babar and his family experience America in all its glory and splendor.
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With Laurent de Brunhoffand#8217;s thoughtful observations and lovable characters, which have made Babar a household name since 1931, this nostalgic look at the USA more than thirty years ago will captivate young readers as they marvel at how much has changed, while adults will take a trip down memory lane and see sights, signs, and more that had been forgotten.
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Laurent de Brunhoff'sBabar and His Family is a lively adaptation of the classic picture book Meet Babar and His Family.
Join this royal family on a year full of adventures Whether they're sailing the summer seas, building snow elephants, or enjoying a surprise ice cream treat with Cousin Arthur, these elephants sure know how to have fun
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Babar and His Family is a lively adaptation of the classic picture book Meet Babar and His Family. Join this royal family on a year full of adventures! Whether theyand#8217;re sailing the summer seas, building snow elephants, or enjoying a surprise ice cream treat with Cousin Arthur, these elephants sure know how to have fun!
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Babarand#8217;s crown is missing! On a family trip to Paris, Babar switches suitcases with a mustached man, and the family must venture through the city to track him down. Will they find the Kingand#8217;s crown in time for the opera? Readers will delight in the surprise ending of this sequential adventure, adapted from the classic picture book
Babar Loses His Crown.
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and#160; Welcome the newest addition to Babarand#8217;s family: Baby Isabelle! Follow Isabelle as she learns to walk, celebrates her first birthday, explores nature, and experiences the joys of a loving family. Young readers will embrace the humorous text and gratifying illustrations, and parents will be brought back to their own childhoods. This bite-size adaptation of the classic picture book
Babarand#8217;s Little Girl is sure to please all.
Praise for Babar and the New Baby
"A starter set for grown-up Babar fans who want to introduce the classic characters to their children."
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About the Author
Laurent de Brunhoff has kept the spirit of Babar and his family alive for more than 50 years. Originally created by Laurentand#8217;s mother as a bedtime story, Babar the elephant first came to life through the art of Laurentand#8217;s father, Jean de Brunhoff, who produced seven books about the character before his untimely death. Building on his fatherand#8217;s original framework, Laurent has gone on to provide many new adventures for the elephant family while giving them new spirit through his use of line and color. Laurent de Brunhoff lives in Connecticut with his wife, writer Phyllis Rose.