Synopses & Reviews
- This reissue of a classic Babar book is a funny mystery that shows children that detective work is fun--but it isn't easy.
- The success of Babar's Museum of Art, Babar's Yoga for Elephants and the Babar backlist by Laurent de Brunhoff shows the continuing appeal of this classic character.
- Laurent de Brunhoff has received excellent publicity for his new Babar titles (including a recent interview on NPR and an exhibition of his Babar's Museum artwork at the Art Institute of Chicago). This has increased Babar's visibility to the bookbuying public.
Babar merchandise includes everything from plush toys (Crocodile Creek) to children's dinnerware (Kiss the Frog); Babar is also featured in his own cartoon on HBO Family, weekdays at 6am and 11:30am.
Synopsis
A Babar classic now back in print!First published in 1978, this book turns Babar fans into detectives. Babar shows children that detective work is fun but not easy. When he, his family, and the Old Lady go to town for the unveiling of a gold statue, they soon find that a thief is on the loose. First, a piano is missing, then Babar's car disappears, and finally the statue isn't where it's supposed to be! With only a few clues and careful eyes, Babar, Arthur, and the Old Lady must track down the thieves and use their ingenuity to think of ways to capture them.