Babar (Brunhoff)

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4 stars

An orphaned baby elephant goes to live in the city with an old lady who gives him everything he wants, but he eventually returns to the forest where he is crowned king of the elephants. "The classic story of literature's most beloved elephant. After his mother is killed by a hunter, Babar avoids capture by escaping to the city, where he is befriended by the kindly Old Lady. Later, with cousins Celeste and Arthur, he returns to the great forest to...

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After making peace with the rhinoceros, King Babar and Queen Celeste plan a model city and live happily with their friends and subjects in the country of elephants.

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4 stars

With the birth of triplets, King Babar and Queen Celeste experience the pleasures and pains of parenthood.

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The red suitcase in which Babar has his crown is exchanged for one with a flute, and since he can't wear a flute, he and his family chase wildly across Paris after the man they think has the crown.

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Babar and his family enjoy a variety of activities during each of the year's seasons.

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5 stars

Babar takes magic lessons and puts on a show for his family and friends.

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The residents of Celesteville present the letters of the alphabet, accompanied by words and sentences for each letter.

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Babar and Celeste convert Celesteville's old railroad station into an art museum containing famous masterworks featuring elephants. Includes fold-out poster.

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Babar's children have all grown up. He and Celeste take them to the Celesteville Games. All the best animal athletes will be there to compete. Babar's daughter Flora falls in love with a young athlete, Corriander, from the country of Mirza. They decide to marry and all of Celesteville is invited.

Babar and his family are abducted and taken by rocket ship to an unknown planet where the residents are very hospitable and there are many interesting sights to see.

Babar, his family, and the Old Lady are shipwrecked on what seems to be a desert island, but soon they have made a new friend who calms their fears and introduces them to his pleasant way of life.