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  • Bibliography:
    46 Books (1 Series)
  • First Book:
    August 1967
  • Latest Book:
    March 2017
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Full Series List in Order

Babar

Babar and the Wully-Wully (Sep-2012)
Babar's ABC (Sep-2012)
Babar's Birthday Surprise (Sep-2012)

Book List in Order: 46 titles















  • Illus. in full color by the author. "Isabelle is upset because she's the smallest in the family. When the circus comes to town, the clowns observe her tumbling skills and ask her to star in a performance. Isabelle shines but after the performance, sh...

















  • 2003692; Clean oversized pictoral hardcover. This is the story of Babar the famous elephant and the old deserted opera house that he was told was haunted, and how he determines to restore the opera house to its former glory. ; 2003692....





  • 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"...





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  • A beautiful bird with magical powers visits Babar's son, Alexander, in the middle of the night, and when a similar bird flies overhead during a family outing, Alexander gets in trouble when he races after it wanting to see more magic....






  • Learn to count from 1 to 20 with the King of the Elephants! Babar teaches his children how to count to 20 as they take a walk and notice the things around them, like one maribou bird, two hot-air balloons in the sky, three race cars, and much more! T...



  • Newcomers to Celestville have so many Christmas decorations on their hilltop house that Babar, the king of the elephants, receives a demand from King Rataxes of nearby Rhino City that the "ugliness" be removed....





  • Babar and Celeste convert Celesteville's old railroad station into an art museum containing famous masterworks featuring elephants, in an all-new story which includes the basic ideas of art appreciation. 100,000 first printing....










  • At a time when magic is all the rage, Babar signs up for lessons.
    Generation after generation discovers the magic of Babar, and in this delightful 25th-anniversary reissue, that''s literally true, as Babar decides to put on a magic show at the pa...



  • A vintage look at life in America, seen from the eyes of one of the world’s most famous elephants and freshly reissued for a new generation

     

    Originally published in 1965, Babar Comes to America is one of Laurent de Brunhoff’s most popular...



  • Celebrate Babar as he celebrates America!

     

    An all-new Babar book featuring photos of the USA collaged with original Babar illustrations for an exciting tour of modern America

     

    In a new picture book featuring the internationally belov...





  • Babar and his family are thrilled that Celesteville is hosting the Games! This is their chance to see the best athletes from all over the world compete and to meet new people from other countries. Everyone is wide-eyed as gymnasts fly through the air...



  • Blast off on a thrilling, action-packed adventure in outer space! Babar's fame has spread to the farthest corners of the universe, as he discovers when he and his family are abducted by aliens. Fortunately, the aliens are friendly, but will Babar and...



  • A visit to Babar’s art studio turns into an adventure in colors and their combinations for Pom, Flora, Alexander, and Isabelle. Before they know it, they’re painting tan camels, pink flamingoes, blue whales, and of course, gray elephants! This Ba...




  • Babar and Celeste have a new little girl! Isabelle is playful, spunky, and curious -- maybe a bit too curious. One day Isabelle wanders off, and while she has a lovely day playing with the neighbors, everyone at home thinks she's lost! This warm and ...






  • 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.Praise for...



  • Celesteville turns topsy-turvy when a friendly but mischievous ghost follows the elephant children home from a haunted castle. Just in time for Halloween, and perfect at bedtime, this spooky story will delight parents and children....



  • 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 when Rataxes the rhinoceros decides he want...



  • Join Babar, Celeste, Cousin Arthur, Zephir, and all the other residents of Celesteville as they take young readers through the alphabet. In this charming picture book, crocodiles chase crows, geese go through the garden gate, kittens love kisses, and...



  • 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...



  • 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 isl...



  • Babar the elephant, one of the most beloved and classic characters in children’s literature, showcases his favorite parts of the City of Lights in this memorable trip to Paris, France. Laurent de Brunhoff’s Paris is filled with charming elephants...


Award-Winning Books by Laurent de Brunhoff

Babar's Museum of Art
2003 NAPPA Gold Award -- Ages 9 & Up


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Laurent de Brunhoff has published 46 books.

Laurent de Brunhoff does not have a new book coming out soon. The latest book, Babar's Guide to Paris, was published in March 2017.

The first book by Laurent de Brunhoff, Babar Loses His Crown, was published in August 1967.

Yes. Laurent de Brunhoff has 1 series.