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Babar’s birthday is coming, and Queen Celeste has a big surprise planned. She’s having a sculptor carve a giant statue of Babar into a mountainside. But Babar loves to ride right past the spot where the work is going on. How can the elephants and their friends keep their king’s birthday surprise a secret? This sweet story shows young readers the joy of planning a surprise for a special friend.

Welcome the newest addition to Babar’s family: Baby Isabelle! Follow Isabelle as she learns to walk, celebrates her first birthday, explores nature, and experiences the joys of a loving family. Young readers will embrace the humorous text and gratifying illustrations, and parents will be brought back to their own childhoods. This bite-size adaptation of the classic picture book Babar’s Little Girl is sure to please all. Praise for Babar and the New Baby "A starter set for grown-up Babar fans who want to introduce the classic characters to their children." --Kirkus Reviews

Following the phenomenal success of Babar's Yoga for Elephants and Babar's Museum, Larent de Brunhoff's latest, all-new Babar adventure will take children on a world tour they'll never forget!As Babar said to his children, "We are taking you around the world." And so he does in Babar's World Tour, the latest from the venerable storyteller and artist Laurent de Brunhoff. Our favorite elephant family visits a number of countries around the globe. First stop is Italy where they learn to say, "Buon Giorno! Hello!" After that, its' off to Germany, Spain (where they learn to flamenco dance!), Russia, India, Japan and Thailand (for snorkeling). Then Mexico, the Southwest United States, Egypt, Antarctica, and of course, France (just in time for a fashion show!).In this adventurous addition to the Babar series, children are introduced to an international array of cities, customs and languages as they learn to say "hello" in each new country. Babar's World Tour is enjoyable and entertaining for armchair travelers of all ages.

This newest book in the beloved series is sure to delight longtime fans as well as new readers. Babar and his family are enjoying a relaxing ocean cruise when a sudden, violent storm whisks them far away from Celesteville. Shipwrecked on a desert island, they meet fabulous creatures as they explore their temporary home. Readers will appreciate the tropical locale—rendered in de Brunhoff’s trademark lush watercolors—as much as Babar and his family do while they await their eventual rescue. Fans both old and new will love spending time with Babar, Celeste, their kids, and the Old Lady in this charming tale on the high seas.Praise for Babar on Paradise Island "This charming offering will not disappoint young fans eager for more elephant fun." --School Library Journal "Well-suited to reading aloud, this colorful, large-format picture book continues the timeless adventures of this elephant king and his amiable companions." --Booklist

Pom, Flora, and Alexander discover a rare Wully-Wully and bring him home to Celesteville. The lovable creature has a wonderful time playing with the little elephants and their friends. But there's trouble afoot when Rataxes the rhinoceros grabs the Wully-Wully to be his own pet. Can Rataxes learn to share, or will there be war between rhinos and elephants? Originally published in 1975, Babar and the Wully-Wully teaches young readers that sharing with others brings new friends and fun. In Spring 2001, Abrams began reissuing Laurent de Brunhoff's classic Babar stories in handsome hardcover editions reproduced from the original artwork. Parents, grandparents, teachers, and librarians can now introduce Babar and his kingdom to a whole new generation.