The Story of Babar - Couverture rigide

De Brunhoff, Jean

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0416154123 ISBN 13 : 9780416154122

Editeur : Methuen young books, 1989

Synopsis

First published in 1934, the story of Babar the elephant, who is happy playing in the Great Forest until he has to run away from a cruel hunter, finds a big town, and is befriended by an elderly lady. With full colour illustrations.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

The classic first story about literature’s most beloved pachyderm. 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. He becomes educated and cultured and, upon his return to the great forest, is crowned King of the Elephants. Translated from Jean de Brunhoff's original French, the adventures of the world's most popular elephant and his friends have enchanted an three generations. Delightfully amusing illustrations make this short collection of classic Babar tales a book to treasure for children young and old.

Biographie de l'auteur

Jean de Brunhoff (1899–1937) was a writer and illustrator. Initially, he and his wife Cécile created the Babar series for their children. Brunhoff was born in Paris.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Methuen young books
• Date d'édition: 1989
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0416154123
• ISBN 13: 9780416154122
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 50
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible