Jean de Brunhoff
(1899 - 1937)
Jean de Brunhoff was a French writer and illustrator, known for creating the Babar books, the first of which appeared in 1931.
Bibliography
ABC of Babar (1936)
One of the most charming ABC books of any era, this has few words and many rich color illustrations on every page.
The Art of Babar (1989)
A lavish look at the work of the father-and-son creators of Babar, the little elephant.
Laurent de Brunhoff
Babar and Father Christmas (1940)
Babar’s children hear of Father Christmas who brings joy and toys to little children. Can Babar find a way to bring him to the Elephants’ country?
Babar and His Children (1938)
Babar and Celeste have triplets. The smallest, Alexander, has a knack for getting into predicaments.
Babar and Zephir (1937)
Babar’s friend Zephir the monkey is certain that he can save Isabelle the monkey princess. But he needs the help of a tiny mermaid named Eleanore.
Babar at Home (1938)
Babar and Celeste have triplets. The smallest, Alexander, has a knack for getting into predicaments.
Babar the King (1935)
Babar and the elephants build a beautiful and happy city called Celesteville. But one fateful day a snake arrives.
Babar’s Anniversary Album (1981)
To celebrate Babar’s 60 years in America, this handsome anthology of six best-loved stories is reissued.
Laurent de Brunhoff
Laurent de Brunhoff
Babar’s Friend Zephir (1937)
Babar’s friend Zephir the monkey is certain that he can save Isabelle the monkey princess. But he needs the help of a tiny mermaid named Eleanore.
Best in Children’s Books Volume 20 (1959)
An assortment of stories, poems and articles, some of which have new illustrations.
Read online at archive.org.
Brothers Grimm
Jean de Brunhoff
Marjorie Flack
Charlotte Zolotow
Et al
Paul Galdone
Robin Jacques
Richard Scarry
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Best in Children’s Books volume 5 (1957)
An anthology of stories, poems and articles, some of which have new illustrations.
Read online at archive.org.
Eugene Field
Leonora Blanche Alleyne Lang
Maj Lindman
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Edward Shenton
Et al
Bonjour, Babar! (2000)
In 1931 Jean de Brunhoff created Babar, a little elephant who walked out of the jungle and into the hearts of readers the world over. Widely recognized as the father of the picture book, Jean de Brunhoff wrote and illustrated six Babar stories before his early death in 1937. Every word and every picture of these classics is included in this big, inviting gift edition.
The Children’s Hour Volume 1 (1953)
A large collection of classic picture books.
Read online at archive.org.
William Pène du Bois
Hardie Gramatky
Wanda Gág
Phyllis McGinley
A. A. Milne
H. A. Rey
Dr. Seuss
Various
Elizabeth Orton Jones
Helen Sewell
Ernest H. Shepard
Nora S. Unwin
Et al
Classic Tales of Babar (2014)
This anthology includes The Story of Babar and Babar the King.
The Story of Babar the Little Elephant (1933)
When his mother is killed by a hunter, Babar runs away and finds himself in a town where he is adopted by a very rich Old Lady.
Tiny Tots Picture Books (1963)
A collection of six picture books including How Babar Became King.
Beatrice Schenk de Regniers
Et al
Beatrice Schenk de Regniers
The Travels of Babar (1934)
Babar and Celeste set out in a balloon on their wedding journey and have many exciting adventures.
Zephir’s Holidays (1937)
While on a holiday at the seashore, Zephir accidentally catches a mermaid. The title of the American edition was later changed to Babar and Zephir.