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The Babar collection
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- Book Synopsis
- This charming collection of five French illustrated classics follows the adventures of the world's best-loved elephant, Babar, as he becomes king, builds a city, meets Father Christmas and has many other exciting adventures.One of the most iconic series of animal books in history, Babar has become a household name both as a character in children's books and on TV. Jean de Brunhoff's exquisite stories have charmed readers around the world for 80 years, and fans can now cherish a collection of his tales in this beautiful gift book.This edition includes the original introduction by A. A. Milne.
- About The Author
- Frenchman Jean de Brunhoff is considered to be one of the greatest picture book authors in history.Born in Paris, de Brunhoff was the fourth and last child of a successful publisher. He enjoyed a prestigious education, before joining the French army and fighting on the front lines at the end of the First World War. After the armistice, he decided to become a professional artist and studied painting at the Academie de la Grand Chamiere in Montparnasse.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9781405279895
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Farshore, (08 September 2016)
- Number of Pages
- 236
- Weight
- 980 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 280 x 216 x 16 mm
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