Histoire de Babar by Jean de Brunhoff
le petit éléphant
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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- Published
- 1931
- Nationality
- French
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 58
- Original Language
- French
- Avg User Rating
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(3.0)
- Alternate Titles
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- Babar the Elephant
- Babar's Story
- The Story of Babar
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- 12th on 50 Books Every Kid Should Read (Entertainment Weekly)
- 333rd on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 1,000 Books to Read Before You Die: A Life-Changing List (1,000 Books to Read Before You Die(Book))
- 100 Children's Books to Read in a Lifetime (Amazon (USA))
- 110 Best Books: The Perfect Library (The Telegraph)
- The Booklist Century: 100 Books, 100 Years (BookList)