Jean de Brunhoff

The Story of Babar

Children's picture book about an elephant becoming king in the African jungle

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Jean de Brunhoff
Jean de Brunhoff

Jean de Brunhoff was the French creator of Babar the Elephant, one of the most iconic characters in children's literature. His large-format picture books introduced a new artistic approach to storytelling for young children.

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