Books in series
#1
The Story of Babar
1931
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!
#2
The Travels of Babar
1931
In the second Babar story, Babar and Celeste set off in a balloon, beginning an exciting series of adventures. Escaping from savage cannibals, only to be trapped by a circus owner, Babar knows nothing of his home country’s escalating war against the rhinos. But with some help from the Old Lady, Babar returns in time to save the day.
This is vintage de Brunhoff—a must for Babar fans and a story sure to charm and engage young readers.
#3
Babar the King
1933
Babar establishes Celesteville, the beautiful and happy city over which he and his queen reign.
#4
ABC of Babar
1934
Babar es uno de los personajes más queridos y reconocibles de la literatura infantil. Desde que Jean de Brunhoff publicase sus primeras historias en 1931, los álbumes, revistas y libros didácticos protagonizados por este entrañable elefante han cautivado a generación tras generación. En esta ocasión, Babar invita a los pequeños lectores entrenar la capacidad de observación y a ampliar su vocabulario. En cada página doble página se presenta una elaborada escena en la que deberán descubrir todas las palabras que comiencen por la letra indicada. Después de haber escudriñado bien la ilustración, podrán acudir a las páginas finales, en las que encontrarán las soluciones para cada letra.
#5
Babar and Zephir
1936
In the most fantastical of the classic Babar stories, we follow Zephir, Babar’s monkey friend, home on school holiday. The monkey princess, Isabelle, has been kidnapped by the horned monster Polomoche, and everyone is very worried. But Zephir, with the help of a tiny mermaid named Eleanore, is certain that he can save the princess himself.
#6
Babar and His Children
1938
Such joy in Celesteville! Babar and Celeste have had triplets. The smallest, Alexander, has a knack for getting into predicaments. Between getting stuck in the treetops and being chased by a crocodile, he certainly keeps Babar on his toes, but the king readily admits, “Truly it is not easy to bring up a family, but how nice the babies are!” The fifth Babar story is a wonderful and heartwarming salute to parenthood which every Mom and Dad will appreciate.
#7
Babar and Father Christmas
1940
Every child's favorite elephant, Barbar, returns in this unusual and heartwarming Christmas story.
Babar's children have caught wind of a fellow in Man's country named Father Christmas who brings joy and toys to little children. "If only we could bring him here," they wish. So they write the Christmas saint a letter inviting him to visit them. When they get no reply, Babar, ever the good father, rushes out to find the red-suited one. After much searching, and with the help of a dog named Duck, Babar reaches Father Christmas' workshop in the snow. Can Babar find a way to bring him to Elephants' country?
#9
Babar's Birthday Surprise
1989
#10
Babar and His Friends at the Farm
1991
Young readers can use the vocabulary words supplied to complete the fun-filled tale of King Babar, Queen Celeste, and their playful brood in the country
#11
Babar's Kingdom
1970
#15
Babar's Mystery and Babar and the Wully-Wully
2025
#22
Babar devient papa
2005
#25
Babar. Todas las historias
1981
«Babar. Todas las historias» es un maravilloso recopilatorio que reúne por primera vez en un solo volumen todas las aventuras de Babar: uno de los personajes más populares de la historia de la literatura infantil, que sigue hechizando a generaciones enteras de pequeños lectores (y no tan pequeños). «Babar, todas las historias» incluye los seis libros de Babar escritos e ilustrados por Jean de Brunhoff: «Historia de Babar, el pequeño elefante», «El viaje de Babar», «El rey Babar», «Las vacaciones de Zefir», «Babar en familia» y «Babar y Papá Noel». Contiene textos nunca traducidos hasta ahora recuperados de las ediciones originales, un prólogo inédito de Maurice Sendak, ilustraciones a todo color y encuadernación de lujo con cuatro cubiertas diferentes.
#27
Fifty years of Babar
Watercolors by Jean and Laurent de Brunhoff
1983
#51
New Adventures of Babar
A Story for Each Night of the Week
2000
#58
Babar's Day Out
1966
#59
Babar and the Christmas House
2003
It's Christmas in Celesteville and the other elephants have have decorated their house with candles, wreaths, and other beautiful signs of the season. But there is one house in Celesteville with more decorations than all the rest. The children think it's amazing, but some neighbours are not so pleased with the display. They want Babar to do something about it. It's up to Babar to make sure the season is as peaceful as it is festive.
Bibliographic note: Although Laurent de Brunhoff is the author of this title, there is no mention of his name on the title page or cover but he is quite rightly catalogued as the author by the Library of Congress.
#61
Babar Returns
1990
#63
Babar's Games
1968
#64
Babar at the Seashore
1966
Babar and his family spend time at the seashore.
#68
Babar
An Elephant's Best Friend
1990
Babar consoles Flora on the loss of her goldfish by telling her about the time he adopted a warthog, the pet of Lady Rataxes, whose husband had deliberately lost it in the jungle
#69
Babar and the Doctor
1972
One of the stories featuring Babar the Elephant, who was created in the 1930s by Jean de Brunhoff and given new life by his son Laurent after World War II. This story features Babar's visit from a doctor.
#70
L'Anniversaire De Babar
1999
#71
Babar's Little Library
1980
Babar the elephant tells children about air, earth, fire, and water in these four little books, with episodes of Babar sailing, planting, swimming, and generally having fun
#73
Le Roi Babar
1999
#77
Babar's Family Album
1991
An anthology of previously published stories starring King Babar and his family and friends includes "Babar and the Ghost," "Meet Babar and his Family," "Babar the Magician," "Babar Visits Another Planet," and "Babar's Little Girl"
#79
B Is for Babar
An Alphabet Book
2012
Author and illustrator Laurent de Brunhoff continues his father Jean de Brunhoff’s wondrous Babar children’s series with this introduction to the alphabet for the littlest learners.
B Is for Babar takes readers through an alphabet of fun with Babar and his family. Arthur plays the accordion, Flora feeds the fish, and more! Young children will love this bite-size adaptation of the classic picture book Babar’s ABC .
“ While the illustrations will appeal to toddlers, this board book could be shared with older preschoolers as well.” — Booklist
#82
Babar Snapshots from Celestville
1997
#83
Babar's Paint Box Book
2025
#84
Babar's Garden
1991
Young readers can use the vocabulary words suppled to complete the tale of King Babar at work in his vegetable garden
#85
Babar's Other Trunk
1971
Four short books: Babar the Athlete, Babar the Camper, Babar the Painter, and Babar and the Doctor.
#87
Babar in the Snow
1966
#89
Babar's Bath Book
1992
Illustrated in full color. From the fountain to the lake to the royal bath, it's a wet, wonderful world for King Babar and his family. Made of soft, nontoxic vinyl, this floatable book is terrific tub fun.
#91
Babar musicien (Gentil coquelicot)
1971
French
#92
Babar the Cook
1971
#97
A Pet for Babar
1990
#98
Babar the Movie
2025
#101
Babar retrouve Alexandre
1991
Arthur promène tranquillement Pom, Flore et Alexandre en landau. Quand tout à coup, Arthur lâche la poussette qui dévale à toute vitesse. Patatras ! Alexandre se retrouve projeter dans un arbre. Que d'émotions ! Alexandre n'est pas prêt d'oublier cette journée...
#103
Les amis de Babar
2008
Une belle histoire de Babar adaptée pour les plus petit dans une collection tout-carton d'une très grande qualité avec dos toilé à des prix très doux.
#105
Babar crée Célesteville
2008
Une belle histoire de Babar adaptée pour les plus petit dans une collection tout-carton d'une très grande qualité avec dos toilé à des prix très doux.
#106
Babar omassa maassaan
1960
Babarin tarina -sarjan osa 7.
#107
Babar Bath Book - Babar and Numbers
2025
#109
Babar's Number Fun
1989
#110
BABAR'S CAR
1992
This wheeled board book offers a close-up look at Babar's car
#112
Babar Says Good Night
1991
Young readers can use the vocabulary words supplied to complete the tale of Babar as he gets ready for bed
#113
Babar New Clubhouse Leap Frog Lift-A-Flap
1998
#114
Royal Parade
1997
Join Babar and his family when the marching band catches cold and they must save the Royal Parade. Strike up the buttons and hear Celesteville's newest band play.
#116
Babar and the Scary Day
2004
One after another Babar's children become frightened as they hear strange noises coming from the attic and imagine there is a horrible monster in the castle.
#120
At the Amusement Park
1991
Young readers can use the vocabulary words supplied to complete the fun-filled tale of King Babar, Queen Celeste, and their playful brood at an amusement park
#121
Babar and the Succotash Bird
2025
Laurent de Brunhoff charms and captivates readers in this delightful tale of mistaken identity. When he meets a strange bird who is a wizard, Babar's son Alexander quickly learns that things are not always as they appear
#123
Babar et ses amis en vacances
1990
Young readers can use the vocabulary words supplied to complete the tale of King Babar as he prepares to go on vacation
#124
Babar Inquiet Pour Cornélius
1991
Sweet children's book in French.
#125
Babar and His Friends At Home
1990
Young readers can use the vocabulary words supplied to complete the fun-filled tale of King Babar, Queen Celeste, and their playful brood at home
#130
Babar
The Show Must Go On
1990
When the rude behavior of the famous ballerina Rosa Anastasia Soretoza threatens to halt the show, Babar and his friends must step in to save the day
#134
The Babar Baby Book
1992
This is a record book of the first five years of a child from birth until the first days of school. Space is provided for parents to record events in both words and photographs. The book is decorated throughout with the character of Babar the little elephant and his family.
#135
La Comida de Babar
1992
#139
Babar
Dual Language Book
1993
Libro usado en buenas condiciones, por su antiguedad podria contener señales normales de uso
#141
Mes premières histoires de Babar pour chaque soir de la semaine. 1
1999
Book by Jean de Brunhoff
#144
Babar Fait Ses Courses
2025
#145
Babar Discovers Colours
1993
#148
Babar a la Ville
1995
#151
BABAR BAKES A CAKE
1974
Book by DE BRUNHOFF, LAURENT
#152
Babar's French and English Word Book
1995
Babar and his friends in Celesteville introduce simple French words and phrases to young readers.
#154
Les Aventures De Babar
1985
#155
Hh-Babar's Paint Bx Bk
1989
#156
HELLO, BABAR! (A CUDDLE CLOTH
1991
#157
Babar e i suoi amici alla festa
1990
#160
Babar y los Juegos Olímpicos de Villa Celeste (Babar series)
2012
Babar and his family are delighted that Celesteville is hosting the international games. It’s an opportunity to see the best athletes in the world in action and to meet people from other countries. Everyone looks on in wonder as gymnasts fly through the air, divers make a splash, and cyclists race to be the first to cross the finish line. Babar’s daughter Flora is particularly smitten with Cory, a pole-vaulter from the country of Mirza. When Cory asks Flora to marry him, everyone works together to throw them a wonderful wedding in Mirza. This tale about sportsmanship, love, and diversity will enthrall children. Babar y su familia están muy emocionados de que Villa Celeste albergue los Juegos Olímpicos. Es una oportunidad para ver a los mejores atletas de todo el mundo en acción y de conocer a gente nueva de otros países. Todos se quedan boquiabiertos ante las piruetas de los gimnastas, las zambullidas de los saltadores de trampolín y la carrera de los ciclistas por ser los primeros en llegar a la meta. A Flora, la hija de Babar, le gusta observar en particular a Cory, un saltador con pértiga procedente del país de Mirza. Cuando Cory le pide a Flora que se case con él, todos colaboran para ayudarlos a celebrar una magnífica boda en Mirza. Este cuento sobre la deportividad, el amor y la diversidad entretendrá a los pequeños.
#163
Snapshots from Celesteville
1997
Life with Babar is full of fun and surprises. Sixteen sounds and ten heart-warming stories will make you laugh and smile. Read about Arthur and the moped, Pam and the boogily woogily, and the day Zephir wakes up Babar. Join Babar in Celesteville and have a wonderful time in the city of the elephants!
#164
Babar Four Stories to Read & Share
2006
There is always something exciting happening in Celesteville. The search for a perfect gift & the race to catch a runaway egg are among the funny adventures children can share with Babar & his family in this collection of four beloved Babar stories. Included are Babar & the Runaway Egg, A Gift for Mother, Babar & the Scary Day, & Babar & the Christmas House.
Authors
Laurent de Brunhoff
Author · 86 books
Laurent de Brunhoff est un auteur et illustrateur français. Laurent De Brunhoff has kept the spirit of Babar and his family alive for over 50 years. Babar was created by Laurent's mother as a bedtime story, and was first illustrated by Laurent's father, Jean de Brunhoff. After his father's death, Laurent continued to created over 30 Babar stories. Laurent de Brunhoff lives in Connecticut with his wife, writer Phyllis Rose.
Ellen Weiss
Author · 40 books
Ellen Weiss has written lots of books for kids, from board books through middle grade. She often works with her husband, Mel Friedman.
Jean de Brunhoff
Author · 38 books
Jean de Brunhoff was a French writer and illustrator known for co-creating Babar, which first appeared in 1931. The stories were originally told to their second son, Mathieu, when he was sick, by his wife Cecile de Brunhoff. After its first appearance, six more titles followed. He was the fourth and last child of Maurice de Brunhoff, a successful publisher, and his wife Marguerite. He attended Protestant schools, including the prestigious L'Ecole Alsacienne. Brunhoff joined the army and reached the front lines when World War I was almost over. Afterwards, he decided to be a professional artist and studied painting at Academie de la Grand Chamiere. He married Ceccile Sabourand, a talented pianist from a Catholic family, in 1924. Brunhoff died of tuberculosis at the age of 37. After his death, Hachette bought the printing and publishing rights to the Babar series, and ten years later Jean's eldst son, Laurent, took on his late father's role of writing and illustrating the series. The first seven Babar albums were reprinted and millions of copies were sold all around the world, but they were all abridged; they had 30 pages instead of the original 48. The Babar books are thought to be a way for Brunhoff to share himself with his family. Many people did not notice the 10 year gap, as Laurent also showed exceptional talent in drawing elephants. De Brunhoff and his wife are buried in the Père Lachaise cemetery in Paris.
