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Babar
Babar's Cousin: That Rascal Arthur
Pour ses vacances à Baribarbotton, Arthur est prêt à tout pour s'amuser comme un fou. Accroché à l'aile d'un avion, il atterrit en parachute au beau milieu d'une tribu de kangourous loin de sa maison. Mais quel chemin prendre pour rentrer ? Arthur décide de traverser le désert à dos de dromadaires pour enfin retrouver Babar.
48 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1946
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About the author
Laurent de Brunhoff
395 books26 followersLaurent de Brunhoff est un auteur et illustrateur français.
Laurent De Brunhoff has kept the spirit of Babar and his family alive for over 50 years. Babar was created by Laurent's mother as a bedtime story, and was first illustrated by Laurent's father, Jean de Brunhoff.
After his father's death, Laurent continued to create over 30 Babar stories.
Laurent de Brunhoff lived in Connecticut with his wife, writer Phyllis Rose.
Laurent De Brunhoff has kept the spirit of Babar and his family alive for over 50 years. Babar was created by Laurent's mother as a bedtime story, and was first illustrated by Laurent's father, Jean de Brunhoff.
After his father's death, Laurent continued to create over 30 Babar stories.
Laurent de Brunhoff lived in Connecticut with his wife, writer Phyllis Rose.
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June 25, 2016
“Babar’s Irrepressible Little Cousin at Large”
This 1948 tale by the son of Babar’s creator features the antics of naughty little cousin, Arthur. This time the trickster winds up on the other end of practical joking. King Babar and his family (which now numbers three children) are joined by faithful Zephyr, the monkey, as well as Babar’s rascally cousin. Scorning seaside amusements Arthur seeks the thrills of the airport; he stows away on top of a plane, and from then on undergoes a series of mishaps involving many other animals. Conflict also appears in the form of the rhino pilot and some nasty crocodiles who resent being cheated out of their dinner. Arab hospitality is demonstrated at the reunion dinner and Queen Celeste proves gently maternal. One wonders if this time Arthur has learned his lesson—and if so, what might that be? Without drama/conflict there would not be much of a story…
June 25, 2016
This 1948 tale by the son of Babar’s creator features the antics of naughty little cousin, Arthur. This time the trickster winds up on the other end of practical joking. King Babar and his family (which now numbers three children) are joined by faithful Zephyr, the monkey, as well as Babar’s rascally cousin. Scorning seaside amusements Arthur seeks the thrills of the airport; he stows away on top of a plane, and from then on undergoes a series of mishaps involving many other animals. Conflict also appears in the form of the rhino pilot and some nasty crocodiles who resent being cheated out of their dinner. Arab hospitality is demonstrated at the reunion dinner and Queen Celeste proves gently maternal. One wonders if this time Arthur has learned his lesson—and if so, what might that be? Without drama/conflict there would not be much of a story…
June 25, 2016
September 19, 2015
The only book by Laurent that one needs.
January 31, 2022
I love the cursive font of the story. I definitely notice French sayings and grammar, despite the translation.
I wonder about the monkeys, but I don't think it's on them that those feature have been used in racial caricatures.
My copy is old, smoke-damaged and moldy around the edges of the pages. However, I'm delighted by the illustrations. I never paid much attention to Babar when I was a child, but as an adult, I'm struck by the shading, the precise line work, and the gentle colors.
The "adventure" of this story--Arthur getting lost--is so sweetly told, and so many animals step forward to help him get back to his family.
I wonder about the monkeys, but I don't think it's on them that those feature have been used in racial caricatures.
My copy is old, smoke-damaged and moldy around the edges of the pages. However, I'm delighted by the illustrations. I never paid much attention to Babar when I was a child, but as an adult, I'm struck by the shading, the precise line work, and the gentle colors.
The "adventure" of this story--Arthur getting lost--is so sweetly told, and so many animals step forward to help him get back to his family.
March 2, 2023
Babar-kirjat ovat alle 3-vuotiaan suosikkeja. Tässä kirjassa seurataan Celesten pikkuveljen Arturin seikkailuja perhelomalla. Artur kokee vaikka minkälaisia kommelluksia ja ajautuu lopulta kauas perheestään. Tähän kirjaan on lukijana hauska eläytyä ja moni kohta sai lapsenkin nauramaan ääneen.
July 3, 2010
I enjoyed this one too!
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