Babar is a classic children's book, written by Jean de Brunhoff and adapted into English by Stanley Lane-Poole. The story follows the adventures of a young elephant named Babar, who lives in the jungle with his mother. When his mother is killed by a hunter, Babar runs away and eventually finds himself in a city, where he is taken in by a kind old lady. With her help, Babar learns to speak and dress like a human, and eventually returns to the jungle to become the king of the elephants. Along the way, he faces challenges and makes new friends, including his beloved wife Celeste. This timeless tale has been beloved by generations of children and adults alike, and continues to inspire and delight readers of all ages.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.