The Travels of Babar (Babar Series)

by Jean de Brunhoff

Book Overview

Babar is one of the most beloved characters in children's literature. Since 1931 --when Jean de Brunhoff published his first stories-- albums, magazines and didactic books starring this endearing... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0394805763
• Release Date: September 1937
• Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
• Length: 56 Pages
• Weight: 0.93 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.3" x 0.4" x 8.4"

Customer Reviews

Do you want to explain to your toddler what a "cannibal" is?

My husband and I remembered the Babar books fondly but obviously not well! We bought this title for our daughter, then almost 2 years old, and started reading it to her at bedtime. Then came the part about the cannibals. Holy cow. Quick thinking and on-the-fly editing by dad saved the day, and 3 years later our little gal still thinks that Babar and Celeste are "accosted by the inhabitants" (as in "the inhabitants of the island"), not "attacked by cannibals." I love the Babar books, but the original two volumes are full of episodes that would be scary to most very young kids. "The Story of Babar" includes the murder of Babar's mommy -- no thank you, that's just not something I need my under-5 kids to think about! We've made Travels of Babar work with a little revising (there's also a war, a kidnapping and forced labor, and the decimation of a beautiful forest), and it has been a favorite, but I really think it's better for slightly older kids.

Wonderful Book!

Loved this book, as did my children. Great use of vocabulary. Every child is sure to love it.

Another wonderful Babar adventure!

Babar is one of the most endearing characters in children's literature. This volume is a classic that belongs on any child's bookshelf. The story of Babar and Celeste's hot air balloon ride and subsequent adventures in interesting locales fascinates kids, while broadening their cultural horizons. Some mature themes that may disturb kids (war, cruel treatment by a circus ringmaster), but provide a change from the pastel bunny and kitty story genre. Thought provoking for kids mature enough to handle it.