The Babar Collection: Five Classic Stories

ISBN-13: 9781405279895 / Angielski / Miękka / 2016 / 240 str.

Brunhoff, Jean de

Opis

This charming collection of five French illustrated classics follows the adventures of the world s best-loved elephant, Babar, as he becomes king, builds a city, meets Father Christmas and has many other exciting adventures. One of the most iconic series of animal books in history, Babar has become a household name both as a character in children s books and on TV. Jean de Brunhoff s exquisite stories have charmed readers around the world for 80 years."

O autorze

Frenchman Jean de Brunhoff is considered to be one of the greatest picture book authors in history.

Born in Paris, de Brunhoff was the fourth and last child of a successful publisher. He enjoyed a prestigious education, before joining the French army and fighting on the front lines at the end of the First World War. After the armistice, he decided to become a professional artist and studied painting at the Academie de la Grand Chamiere in Montparnasse.