BABAR CLASSICS - NOW AVAILABLE AGAIN! Babar continues to be one of the best-loved children's book characters ever created, selling millions of copies worldwide. Beginning in Spring 2001, Abrams will start reissuing all of Laurent de Brunhoff's classic Babar stories in handsome new hardcover editions. Parents, grandparents, and teachers alike can now introduce Babar and his kingdom to a whole new generation! Babar and Celeste have a new little girl! Isabelle is playful, spunky, and curious - maybe a bit too curious. One day she wanders off to look for Boover and Picardee, friends of the family who live nearby. The three have a lovely day, playing, singing, and snacking. But back at home, everyone is in a panic - Isabelle is lost! A warm and humorous adventure that reminds young children not to run off on their own, Babar's Little Girl is a charming addition to every Babar collection.
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.
Babar and his family are thrilled that Celesteville is hosting the Games! This is their chance to see the best athletes from all over the world compete and to meet new people from other countries. Everyone is wide-eyed as gymnasts fly through the air, divers make a splash, and cyclists race to the finish line! In addition, Babar and Celeste’s children are all grown up, and romance is in the air. Babar’s daughter, Flora, likes to watch the handsome pole-vaulter Cory, from the country of Mirza. One day the two meet in the park, and love soon follows. When Cory asks Flora to marry him, everyone must come together to help them have a magnificent Mirzi wedding. Babar’s Celesteville Games is a grand tale about sportsmanship, love, and diversity.Praise for Babar's Celesteville Games“From a franchise as sturdy as an elephant’s memory comes explicit international goodwill. The book’s appeal lies in these calmingly recognizable characters participating in Olympic sports and a mixed marriage.” –Kirkus Reviews
B Is for Babar takes readers through an alphabet of fun with Babar and his family. Arthur plays the accordion, Flora feeds the fish, and more! Young children will love this bite-size adaptation of the classic picture book Babar’s ABC. Praise for B is for Babar "While the illustrations will appeal to toddlers, this board book could be shared with older preschoolers as well.” —Booklist
Babar continues to be one of the best-loved children's book characters ever created, selling millions of copies worldwide. Beginning in Spring 2012, Abrams will start reissuing Laurent de Brunhoffs classic Babar stories in handsome 3 piece case editions. Parents, grandparents and teachers alike can now introduce Babar and his kingdom to a whole new generation! Babar's book of colour is a fresh and fun introduction to exploring the world of colour. A visit to Barar's art studio turns into a adventure in clours and their combinations for Pom, Flora, Alexander and Isabelle. Not only do they each adopt a favorite colour, but they discover the joys of mixing two colours together to make a third. Before they know it, they're painting ten camels, pink flamingoes, blue whales and, of course, gray elephants! Babar's Book of Colour will encourage a new generation of young children to find colour in their own lives.
Babar and Celeste have a new little girl! Isabelle is playful, spunky, and curious—maybe a bit too curious. One day Isabelle wanders off, and while she has a lovely day playing with the neighbors, everyone at home thinks she’s lost! This warm and humorous adventure reminds young children not to run off on their own.
Blast off on a thrilling, action-packed adventure in outer space! Babar’s fame has spread to the farthest corners of the universe, as he discovers when he and his family are abducted by aliens. Fortunately, the aliens are friendly, but will Babar and his family be able to find a way home to Celesteville? Babar Visits Another Planet has valuable lessons of tolerance and acceptance for our times.
Blast off to a thrilling action-packed adventure in outer space! Babar's fame has spread to the farthest corners of the universe,as he discovers when he and his family are abducted by aliens! Fortunately, the aliens are friendly, if a little strange-looking. And they have built remarkable floating cities, with swimming pools in their living rooms! As Arthur says, "Truly, these elephants with curly ears know how to live!" Everything goes smoothly at first . . . but soon cultural differences cut the royal visit short. Will Babar and his family find a way to get home to Celesteville right away? Originally published in 1972, Babar Visits Another Planet has valuable lessons of tolerance and acceptance for our times. And the exciting outer-space story will keep young readers enthralled until the very last blastoff!
Pom, Flora, and Alexander discover a rare Wully-Wully and bring him home to Celesteville. The lovable creature has a wonderful time playing with the little elephants and their friends. But there's trouble afoot when Rataxes the rhinoceros grabs the Wully-Wully to be his own pet. Can Rataxes learn to share, or will there be war between rhinos and elephants? Originally published in 1975, Babar and the Wully-Wully teaches young readers that sharing with others brings new friends and fun. In Spring 2001, Abrams began reissuing Laurent de Brunhoff's classic Babar stories in handsome hardcover editions reproduced from the original artwork. Parents, grandparents, teachers, and librarians can now introduce Babar and his kingdom to a whole new generation.
Babar continues to be one of the best-loved children's book characters ever created, selling millions of copies worldwide. In Spring 2012, Abrams began reissuing Laurent de Brunhoff's classic Babar stories in handsome new 3 piece case edition with less story text. Parents, grandparents, and teachers alike can now introduce Babar and his kingdom to a whole new generation!Join Babar, Celeste, Arthur, Zephir and all the other characters of Celesteville as they take young readers on a lively romp through the alphabet. In this delightful and charming book, crocodiles chase crows, geese go through the garden gate, kittens love kisses, and pigs wear - what else? - purple pajamas! Babar's ABC is a fun way for children to learn their ABCs.
Babar's birthday is coming soon, and Queen Celeste has a monumental surprise planned. She's having a sculptor carve a giant statue of Babar into the mountainside. But Babar loves to ride right past the spot where the work is going on. How can the elephants and their friends keep their king's birthday surprise a secret? First published in 1970, Babar's Birthday Surprise celebrates the joy of planning a thoughtful surprise for a special friend.
Babar the elephant, one of the most beloved and classic characters in children’s literature, showcases his favorite parts of the City of Lights in this memorable trip to Paris, France. Laurent de Brunhoff’s Paris is filled with charming elephants on every page as they enjoy all the sights and sounds of one of Europe’s most popular cities. This all-new full-color picture book, rendered in beautiful watercolors, evokes the classic feel of the bestselling Babar’s Museum of Art, and it will become a must-have read for fans of Babar, those planning a family trip to Paris, and anyone new to the wondrous world of Babar. When Babar’s youngest daughter, Isabelle, heads to Paris on her own for the first time, he tells her how to enjoy the iconic city to the fullest. An expert Francophile, Babar recommends food, including cafes, street markets, and brassieres; he also offers the best sightseeing tips, especially observing the Eiffel Tower from every angle, walking along the banks of the Seine, visiting the Louvre and Orangerie museums, and exploring the Luxembourg Gardens. There’s even a postcard-perfect opening scene that features the Babar family visiting the Notre Dame Cathedral on a previous vacation. Babar also gives local advice. He tells Isabelle how apartment buildings work, why an elephant may be surprised by the size of an elevator, how to take the metro, how to find a restaurant to call your own, and to walk—walk as much as possible to see everything that Paris has to offer. In the end, Isabelle is encouraged to enjoy her travels, but she is also lovingly reminded to always come home to Celesteville and her family. Like other classic children’s books featuring international adventures, including Madeline in London and Eloise in Paris, readers will be eager to take the trip to Paris with Babar.
