Babar's Birthday Surprise

Hardback

Main Details

Title Babar's Birthday Surprise
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Laurent de Brunhoff
SeriesBabar
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:40
Dimensions(mm): Height 299,Width 214
ISBN/Barcode 9781419703836
ClassificationsDewey:843.912
Audience
Children / Juvenile

Publishing Details

Publisher Abrams
Imprint Abrams Books for Young Readers
Publication Date 1 September 2012
Publication Country United States

Description

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.

Author Biography

Laurent de Brunhoff has kept the spirit of Babar alive for more than 60 years. Babar first came to life through the art of Laurent's father, Jean de Brunhoff, and Laurent has continued to create adventures for the elephant family. He and his wife, Phyllis Rose, split their time between New York City and Key West, Florida.