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Babar the King (Babar Series) Hardcover – Picture Book, January 1, 2002

by Jean De Brunhoff (Author)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 121 ratings
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This third title about Babar and his family follows the elephants as they build a magnificent city: Celesteville. Life is peaceful and contented, everyone has a job to do, and celebrations are frequent. But one fateful day a snake bites the Old Lady and Babar fears that he may lose his oldest friend. Illus. in full color by the author.
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  1. Reading age
    4 - 8 years
  2. Part of series
    Babar
  3. Print length
    56 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    Preschool - 3
  6. Lexile measure
    AD810L
  7. Dimensions
    8.31 x 0.4 x 11.25 inches
  8. Publisher
    Random House Books for Young Readers
  9. Publication date
    January 1, 2002
  10. ISBN-10
    0394805801
  11. ISBN-13
    978-0394805801
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This third title about Babar and his family follows the elephants as they build a magnificent city: Celesteville. Life is peaceful and contented, everyone has a job to do, and celebrations are frequent. But one fateful day a snake bites the Old Lady and Babar fears that he may lose his oldest friend. Illus. in full color by the author.

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This is a book about Babar who is an elephant, but king to his country.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Random House Books for Young Readers (January 1, 2002)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 56 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0394805801
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0394805801
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 8 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD810L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.01 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.31 x 0.4 x 11.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 121 ratings

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4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7 out of 5
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Customers find the stories lovely and the book lovely for children, their parents, and grandparents. They also appreciate the delightful illustrations that have entranced all the children.

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Customers find the stories in the book lovely.

"...of of every-day objects to be pointed out to toddlers and a touching story line for the bigger ones, including all of us who have the good fortune..." Read more

"Lovely story. I got the Babar stuffed animal to go with it." Read more

"...give them as gifts to get some other child started on these beautiful stories...." Read more

"A timeless children's story." Read more

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Customers find the book lovely for children, their parents, and grandparents.

"...While it doesn't have a traditional plot, it is quite an enjoyable read...." Read more

"...They are just wonderful! I read them myself." Read more

"...Another wonderful book in the series!" Read more

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"Perfect harmony between text and drawings, full of humanity, and humor, without denying life's darker sides such as dangers and even death; an..." Read more

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The messaging/moral of the story isn't subtle at all, but it's very practical. It's sort of not-woke civics for 4 year olds. Hard work and perserverence make Celestville function.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Surprisingly still captivating
Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2012
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I had not really planned to share the Babar books with my child as I thought of them as being outdated and a bit too depressing for today's kids. However, my son heard about Babar somewhere and was curious so we got Babar the King and The Story of Babar from the library. He could take or leave The Story of Babar but found Babar the King absolutely captivating. The pictures are fabulously detailed and sometimes humorous. The story focuses on the building of Celesteville and the activities of the elephants--going to school, swimming in the lake, celebrating their town, etc. The explanation of all the different occupations of the elephants is very interesting to my nearly 6 year old. There are also some funny parts and a nice message about focusing on the positive at the end. While it doesn't have a traditional plot, it is quite an enjoyable read. It is pretty long, it generally takes us about 25 minutes to read the whole thing. It does have a little drama as well--the Old Lady is bit by a snake and Cornelius's house catches on fire and he is injured so keep that in mind if selecting this for a younger or more sensitive child.
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Shoshana Gottesmann
5.0 out of 5 stars Most lovely book for chidren, their parents and grand-parents!
Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2013
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Perfect harmony between text and drawings, full of humanity, and humor, without denying life's darker sides such as dangers and even death; an infinity of of every-day objects to be pointed out to toddlers and a touching story line for the bigger ones, including all of us who have the good fortune to have stayed young at heart. For ever to be cherished
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5.0 out of 5 stars Classic
Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2020
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Lovely story. I got the Babar stuffed animal to go with it.
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Bernadine F. Arnold
5.0 out of 5 stars The Babar series of books are loved by small children from 0 to about 6.
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The illustrations are delightful and have entranced all the children to whom I have read it.
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Cesinger
5.0 out of 5 stars ... Babar books written by Jean De Brunhoff are my favorite children's book
Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2016
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This and all of the Babar books written by Jean De Brunhoff are my favorite children's book. I always buy these large facsimile versions from the 80's with the cursive print. They are just wonderful! I read them myself.
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TwoCoasts
4.0 out of 5 stars Who Doesn't Love Babar?
Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2009
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My Babar books were my favorite as a child so I often give them as gifts to get some other child started on these beautiful stories. I do wish that the publisher still used cursive writing rather than type (it made these books seem more "special" to me) but the stories hold through the test of time. If the original format was still available I'd rate it five stars.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Probably controversial today
Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2019
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The messaging/moral of the story isn't subtle at all, but it's very practical. It's sort of not-woke civics for 4 year olds. Hard work and perserverence make Celestville function.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Probably controversial today
Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2019
The messaging/moral of the story isn't subtle at all, but it's very practical. It's sort of not-woke civics for 4 year olds. Hard work and perserverence make Celestville function.
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LIONEL (Ariel) MOSS
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
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Diana Richmond
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
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My son loves it!
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Dr.Sudhir Anand, Ph.D.
5.0 out of 5 stars he was delighted with the book
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This was also a part of the series which i was procuring for the Late Maharaja of Mysore, he was delighted with the book, thank you very much.
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lovely story and illustratioins
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