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Babar
Babar's World Tour
Following the phenomenal success of Babar's Yoga for Elephants and Babar's Museum , Larent de Brunhoff's latest, all-new Babar adventure will take children on a world tour they'll never forget!
As Babar said to his children, "We are taking you around the world." And so he does in Babar's World Tour , the latest from the venerable storyteller and artist Laurent de Brunhoff. Our favorite elephant family visits a number of countries around the globe. First stop is Italy where they learn to say, "Buon Giorno! Hello!" After that, its' off to Germany, Spain (where they learn to flamenco dance!), Russia, India, Japan and Thailand (for snorkeling). Then Mexico, the Southwest United States, Egypt, Antarctica, and of course, France (just in time for a fashion show!).
In this adventurous addition to the Babar series, children are introduced to an international array of cities, customs and languages as they learn to say "hello" in each new country. Babar's World Tour is enjoyable and entertaining for armchair travelers of all ages.
As Babar said to his children, "We are taking you around the world." And so he does in Babar's World Tour , the latest from the venerable storyteller and artist Laurent de Brunhoff. Our favorite elephant family visits a number of countries around the globe. First stop is Italy where they learn to say, "Buon Giorno! Hello!" After that, its' off to Germany, Spain (where they learn to flamenco dance!), Russia, India, Japan and Thailand (for snorkeling). Then Mexico, the Southwest United States, Egypt, Antarctica, and of course, France (just in time for a fashion show!).
In this adventurous addition to the Babar series, children are introduced to an international array of cities, customs and languages as they learn to say "hello" in each new country. Babar's World Tour is enjoyable and entertaining for armchair travelers of all ages.
48 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2005
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About the author
Laurent de Brunhoff
397 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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November 8, 2013
Perfect for my son, the world traveler! The transcriptions of the foreign words were sometimes hard to parse. But I suppose, if you don't know the words at all, it's a good thing they are transcribed into "English".
April 28, 2011
This book is educational, but it didn't hold my son's interest. He started getting bored at about the same time as the little elephants.
June 29, 2020
Barbar haluaa viedä perheensä maailman ympäri matkalle - isä tahtoo oikein kunnolla sivistää jälkikasvuaan. Matkan alussa koko perhe tuntuu olevan innostunut oppimaan vieraista kulttuureista, mutta pian alkaa koti-ikävä vaivata perheen pienimpiä...
Hauska tarina! Muutamassa kohdassa lukijaa tuppasi huvittamaan liikaa, lähinnä Babarin oma into matkusteluun ja lasten toiveiden sivuttaminen.
Hauska tarina! Muutamassa kohdassa lukijaa tuppasi huvittamaan liikaa, lähinnä Babarin oma into matkusteluun ja lasten toiveiden sivuttaminen.
March 7, 2012
The best part of this book is the phrases in various languages. The list of destinations is interesting:
Rome
Venice
Germany
Spain
Russia
India
Japan
Thailand
Angkor
Mexico
American Southwest
Machu Picchu
Egypt (Abu Simbel)
Paris
Antarctica
and
of course
Celesteville
Rome
Venice
Germany
Spain
Russia
India
Japan
Thailand
Angkor
Mexico
American Southwest
Machu Picchu
Egypt (Abu Simbel)
Paris
Antarctica
and
of course
Celesteville
February 28, 2023
Oh, please let me come along, Laurent de Brunhoff. I'd like to take your world tour and expand my mind.
What a hoot! Right from the very first para:
"Pack a sweater, a bathing suit, and a pair of pajamas. Wear comfortable shoes," Babar said to his children one morning. "Your mother and I have a surprise for you. We are taking you around the world!"
Oh, and this later quote is sooo true -- at least for a language freak like me:
They thought foreign languages were fun, like singing different songs for different places.
What a new thought to me, and such a wonderful thought it is!
FINALLY...
A surprise ending of pure delight. No spoiler from me, though, haha!
Merci beaucoup, Laurent de Bruhnoff.
What a hoot! Right from the very first para:
"Pack a sweater, a bathing suit, and a pair of pajamas. Wear comfortable shoes," Babar said to his children one morning. "Your mother and I have a surprise for you. We are taking you around the world!"
Oh, and this later quote is sooo true -- at least for a language freak like me:
They thought foreign languages were fun, like singing different songs for different places.
What a new thought to me, and such a wonderful thought it is!
FINALLY...
A surprise ending of pure delight. No spoiler from me, though, haha!
Merci beaucoup, Laurent de Bruhnoff.
July 24, 2017
Babar goes on a very cool world tour, eats interesting foods and learn words from other languages.
January 26, 2022
Babar and his wife Celeste take their children on a trip around the world.
May 9, 2022
Great way to see the world, learn about cultures, and develop some foreign language skills!
May 17, 2022
Aivan liian sekava kirja. Pompitaan vähän sinne ja tänne.
April 4, 2023
A great introduction to travelling outside your comfort zone, and how addictive it is
November 5, 2017
Babar's World Tour / written and illustrated by Laurent de Brunhoff -- New York : Harry N. Abrams, Inc, c2005. (40 pages).
SUMMARY : Babar's family is on a world tour. They visit a number of countries around the globe -- Italy, Germany, Russia, Spain, India, Japan, Thailand, Mexico, America, Egypt, Antarctica, and France. In each place the children learn how to say "hello"in the native language and discover a bit about the local culture.
REVIEW: I have never been a fan of Babar (I don't know why, can't explain it). The book shows many countries as Babar, his wife Celeste, and their four children take a vacation. However, the countries are only seen briefly for a page or two and then off they go to another country. Very fast paced and not enough information.
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SUMMARY : Babar's family is on a world tour. They visit a number of countries around the globe -- Italy, Germany, Russia, Spain, India, Japan, Thailand, Mexico, America, Egypt, Antarctica, and France. In each place the children learn how to say "hello"in the native language and discover a bit about the local culture.
REVIEW: I have never been a fan of Babar (I don't know why, can't explain it). The book shows many countries as Babar, his wife Celeste, and their four children take a vacation. However, the countries are only seen briefly for a page or two and then off they go to another country. Very fast paced and not enough information.
SIMILAR TO: PEOPLE by Peter Spier
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June 23, 2011
I remember the Babar books fondly from my childhood. I don't appreciate them nearly so much as an adult, but this was a decent tale. I love that the family made a concerted effort to communicate in the native language of each country they visited, even if just pleasantries.
I do the same and I try to teach our girls the words, although they seem to forget them very easily. The opportunity to travel and see the world in such a grand style is not within our reach, but we travel some together and have been fortunate to live in several different climates and at least two countries. I also bring home a few tasty treats and some books from each country I visit, to try to expose them to a little of what I experience when I travel for my job.
Overall, this was a pleasant and fun story and we enjoyed reading it together.
I do the same and I try to teach our girls the words, although they seem to forget them very easily. The opportunity to travel and see the world in such a grand style is not within our reach, but we travel some together and have been fortunate to live in several different climates and at least two countries. I also bring home a few tasty treats and some books from each country I visit, to try to expose them to a little of what I experience when I travel for my job.
Overall, this was a pleasant and fun story and we enjoyed reading it together.
January 18, 2016
While I thought the idea behind the book was a good one, some of the countries that were "visited" were completely glossed over. Either address each country visited equally or don't include them in the book.
September 19, 2007
A beautiful birthday gift from Nana.
April 12, 2011
This book brings awareness to the children. It shows how to greet people in different languages.
October 5, 2013
Pack a sweater , a bathing suit , and a pair of pajamas. The book Babar's World tour is all about Babar and his children go around the world. They learn to talk in many different launguges.
November 2, 2020
Babar and Celeste take the kids on a world tour.
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July 10, 2016
Perfect for my class!
July 8, 2009
Babar and Celeste and their children travel!!! All around the world actually.
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