Jean de Brunhoff
Jean de Brunhoff was a French writer and illustrator known for creating the Babar the Elephant series of children's books.
Books
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1. Histoire de Babar
This children's book tells the story of a young elephant named Babar who escapes the jungle after his mother is killed by a hunter. He is discovered in a city by a kind Old Lady who educates him and teaches him the ways of civilized life. Babar eventually returns to the jungle where he is made king of the elephants and marries his cousin Celeste. The tale explores themes of cultural difference, the effects of colonization, and the value of education.
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