#1 Babar

The Story of Babar

Jean de Brunhoff
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The first of the tales starring the most famous elephant in the literary world. In this classic that has delighted three generations of readers, Babar escapes from the hunter who killed his mother and comes to town. Here, with the help of an old friend, he will learn a lot of new things and one day, once returned to the great forest, he will be acclaimed King of the elephants! A story beautifully told accompanied by fascinating and hilarious illustrations! A must read for kids of any age!
Genres: Picture BooksChildrensFictionClassicsAnimalsFantasyFranceJuvenileKidsYoung Adult
48 Pages

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