You don’t have to be a Babar the Elephant fan to enjoy this
beautifully-designed book – a tale following Babar and his friends as they
attempt to get the land of the elephants on Santa’s present-giving route.
Of
course, Santa, in dire need of a tropical holiday, soon becomes fast friends
with Babar.
Stunning, iconic illustrations as as relevant today as they ever were, bringing that timeless retro feel. Loving the colour choices, the gorgeous detailed layouts (including some pretty gorgeous cursive typeface) and the warm voice the author is known for.
First published in 1940, following de Brunhoff’s untimely death at
just 37, the book’s images were coloured-in and made complete by his brother
and twelve-year-old son Laurent.
Special.
Title: Barbar and Father Christmas
Author/Illustrator: Jean de Brunhoff
Publisher: Hardie Grant Egmont, $16.95
Publication
Date: 1 October 2008
ISBN: 9781405238229
Format: Soft cover
For
ages: 5+
Type: Picture Book
