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Babar's World Tour |
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Laurent de Brunhoff |
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From School Library Journal
Kindergarten-Grade 3–Babar and Queen Celeste decide to embark on a world tour with the children. They head to the airport and board Elephant One, equipped with a library and language CDs. The first stop is Italy, followed by Germany, Spain, and Russia, where they learn to say hello and a simple phrase in the host language. They move on to India, Japan, Thailand, Cambodia, and across the Pacific to the Anasazi caves of the American Southwest, Machu Picchu in Peru, then across the Atlantic to Egypt. Here the story begins to feel like one of those 14 countries in 14 days package deals and readers, along with Babar's children, will get jet lagged. But they cannot forego Paris or Antarctica so they make two more stops before flying home. In contrast to the wild and unpredictable adventures in Jean de... |
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Babar the Magician |
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Laurent de Brunhoff |
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0810958635 |
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Book Description
At a time when magic is all the rage, Babar signs up for lessons.
Generation after generation discovers the magic of Babar, and in this delightful 25th-anniversary reissue, that's literally true, as Babar decides to put on a magic show at the palace. Things go awry, however, when he puts Zephir the monkey to sleep, and Zephir floats out of the room-and then all over the countryside! Babar and his world are brought amusingly to life in brief, simple text and humorous illustrations. AUTHOR BIO: Laurent de Brunhoff followed in his father's footsteps illustrating the Babar books starting in 1946. Since then, he has created more than 30 of the titles. He lives with his wife, writer Phyllis Rose, in Connecticut.
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Babar takes magic lessons and puts on a... |
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Babar's Museum of Art |
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Laurent de Brunhoff |
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On one of their weekly balloon flights over Celesteville, Babar and Celeste notice that the railroad station is standing empty. Elephants, it seems, now prefer cars over trains. Interestingly, although Babar comments on the roads "jammed with traffic," he and his queen decide to focus on the other issue--the abandoned station. Celeste comes up with an idea to turn it into a museum to house their art collection, and soon an architect is drawing up plans and workers are renovating the building. When the great day of the opening arrives, what a show! The royal couple had acquired some pretty impressive and well known works of art--all featuring elephants, of course. Laurent de Brunhoff outdoes himself with the real-life art-inspired paintings and sculptures, from Mary Cassatt’s "Mother and Child" to Edvard Munch’s... |
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Babar Audio Collection |
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Jean de Brunhoff |
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Audio Cassette - Unabridged |
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0694524328 |
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From AudioFile
An enduring children's book combines stories of memorable characters with definitive illustrations. This is certainly the case with the De Brunhoffs' many adventures of Babar the elephant, beginning with his childhood and continuing into the experiences he shares with his family and friends. Adding to the lasting appeal, the De Brunhoffs do not shy away from life issues. Death and birth, peace and war, patience and hard work, and sorrow and joy are shared honestly. Louis Jourdan narrates the stories in royal fashion. His deliberate, calm style gives import to the events of each story. He adds just enough accent for Cornelius, enthusiasm for Arthur, and wisdom for the Old Lady. Gentle music and sound effects help create the mood. Enjoy this regal presentation of Babar stories! A.R. © AudioFile 2001, Portland,... |
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Babar's Yoga for Elephants (Babar Series) |
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Laurent de Brunhoff |
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0810910217 |
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From Publishers Weekly
Babar narrates this lighthearted guide to yoga for pachyderms (and people). He begins by explaining that archeologists working in a cave near Celesteville recently discovered ancient drawings revealing that woolly mammoths not only practiced yoga they invented it. Since then, yoga has become "tremendously popular" in Babar's hometown; it "helps us all to relax and draw strength from our inner elephant." In straightforward prose, this thoroughly relaxed elephant outlines yoga movements, stretches and exercises to improve balance and to strengthen the back and stomach. (Yoga lovers will recognize his opening Salutation to the Sun, and all that follow, as the real McCoy.) Though these instructions include playful touches (at one point Babar notes, "I find wrapping my trunk around my feet helps to stretch"), aspiring... |
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Babar's Rescue: An Original Laurent de Brunhoff Book |
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Laurent de Brunhoff |
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Book Description
A nonstop action adventure It's Isabelle to the rescue when her father is mysteriously kidnapped while the two are on a camping trip. Babar's little daughter proves herself to be brave and clever when she tracks down her father with the help of a lion, a snake, and a monkey. The adventure is only just beginning when she finds the elephant king-he's being held in a hidden city by a group of strange elephants with striped ears! How plucky Isabelle manages to help her father escape makes for an action-packed adventure that will keep children on the edge of their seats as much as it did when the book was first released in 1993.
About the Author
Laurent de Brunhoff has kept the picture book world's most beloved elephant going strong for over 50 years. He has created over 30 books... |
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Courage, Passion, and Vision |
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Laurent de Brunhoff |
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0810846098 |
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Offers an artful and compelling blend of practical, theoretical, and philosophical perspectives on leading systemic school improvement.
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Isabelle the Flower Girl: A Babar Story |
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Ellen Weiss |
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0810950391 |
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A festive tale for a soon-to-be flower girl, or any little girl who loves weddings and brides.Isabelle the Flower Girl finds the famous Babar family preparing for a friend's wedding, with young Isabelle more than a little nervous about her role as flower girl. What will she have to do? What will she wear? And what if she trips! Babar and Celeste encourage her, and on the big day, Isabelle starts down the aisle right on cue-but will she make it through without a hitch?
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Meet Babar and His Family |
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Laurent de Brunhoff |
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0810905558 |
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Spend a year in Celesteville with Babar and his family! In the spring they prepare the garden, in the summer they sail on the lake, in fall it's back to school, and in winter they have fun in the snow. Originally published in 1973, Meet Babar and His Family is a perfect way for young readers to get to know the first family of Celesteville as well as learn the seasons of the year.
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Babar and his family enjoy a variety of activities during each season of the year.
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Babar the King |
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Laurent de Brunhoff |
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0394805801 |
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This third title about Babar and his family follows the elephants as they build a magnificent city: Celesteville. Life is peaceful and contented, everyone has a job to do, and celebrations are frequent. But one fateful day a snake bites the Old Lady and Babar fears that he may lose his oldest friend. Illus. in full color by the author.
Language Notes
Text: English (translation)
Original Language: French
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Babar's Little Girl Makes a Friend |
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Laurent de Brunhoff |
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0810905566 |
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Everybody knows that elephants and rhinos can never be friends. Or can they? Babar's daughter Isabelle and Rataxes's son Vic aren't about to let the grown-ups stop them from playing together. But when they sneak off in a boat, the weather turns stormy and they worry they will never see their families again! First published in 1990, this is a heartwarming story, perfect for reading at home or in the classroom.
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Although his parents do not like the idea, Vic the young rhino and Babar's daughter, Isabelle, become good friends.
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Babar's Busy Year |
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Laurent de Brunhoff |
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0810958643 |
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Learn the seasons with Babar and his family
This reissue of a 1989 Babar classic introduces young readers to Babar's family and to the pleasures of the changing seasons with charming illustration and simple, brief text. In the chill and tingly air of autumn, Isabelle watches the leaves change color and Alexander carves a pumpkin for Halloween. Winter finds the family on a skiing trip, but before they know it the cherry trees are in bloom and Flora and Pom are helping their father plant a flower garden. Summer brings picnics by the lake and long days Arthur hopes will last forever. Not Isabelle: She's looking forward to the cool of fall again and getting back to school! AUTHOR BIO: Laurent de Brunhoff followed in his father's footsteps illustrating the Babar books starting in 1946. Since then, he has created more... |
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Babar's Yoga for Elephants with Poster |
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Laurent de Brunhoff |
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0810930765 |
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Well before yoga became fashionable via Sting and Madonna, the beloved elephant king Babar and all the residents of Celesteville were finding peace and tranquillity through yoga. And now elephants everywhere can join them! Through easy-to-follow instructions and step-by-step illustrations, Babar's Yoga for Elephants presents 15 positions and stretches as well as helpful breathing exercises. The book also provides useful advice on what to do with your trunk while in position, a dilemma that human yoga books often ignore. Written by Babar himself, the book explains how yoga was introduced to Celesteville and how he and Queen Celeste keep fit doing yoga on their many travels. Including a pull-out poster showing Babar in yoga poses, Babar's Yoga for Elephants is sure to become a classic for elephants as well as their... |
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Babar Visits Another Planet |
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Laurent de Brunhoff |
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Blast off to a thrilling action-packed adventure in outer space! Babar's fame has spread to the farthest corner 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 blast-off!
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Babar and the Wully-Wully |
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Laurent de Brunhoff |
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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.
Language Notes
Text: English (translation)
Original Language: French
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Babar's Counting Book |
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Ellen Weiss |
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From Publishers Weekly
Like so many concept books, Babar's Counting Book exploits a popular character's appeal to sell children (and their parents) on an educational tool. Any child who is already hooked on Babar will naturally be drawn to the book, but it doesn't represent de Brunhoff's best work. The textwhich inexplicably changes tenses twiceis uninspired. (Babar's children go for a walk and count one bird, two balloons, three race cars, etc.) Although the elephant and his extended family are always delightful to look at, de Brunhoff doesn't appear to have given these illustrations a great deal of thought, and the colors look washed out. Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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Babar's Museum of Art Notecards |
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Laurent de Brunhoff (Illustrator) |
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Book Review
On one of their weekly balloon flights over Celesteville, Babar and Celeste notice that the railroad station is standing empty. Elephants, it seems, now prefer cars over trains. Interestingly, although Babar comments on the roads "jammed with traffic," he and his queen decide to focus on the other issue--the abandoned station. Celeste comes up with an idea to turn it into a museum to house their art collection, and soon an architect is drawing up plans and workers are renovating the building. When the great day of the opening arrives, what a show! The royal couple had acquired some pretty impressive and well known works of art--all featuring elephants, of course. Laurent de Brunhoff outdoes himself with the real-life art-inspired paintings and sculptures, from Mary Cassatt’s "Mother and Child" to Edvard Munch’s... |
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