Pagine1899–1937 · Paris, France
📖 Best for: Pre-K (ages 2–5) · K–2nd grade (ages 5–8)
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Jean de Brunhoff created Babar the elephant from a bedtime story his wife told their sons. The Story of Babar (1931) was continued after his death by his son Laurent.
New to Jean de Brunhoff? Start with The Story of Babar.
Jean de Brunhoff’s books are under copyright, so Pagine doesn’t host them — but you can borrow every title below free. Tap Local library to see which libraries near you have it, Libby / OverDrive to borrow the ebook or audiobook with your library card, or Open Library for free online lending.
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Jean de Brunhoff created Babar the elephant from a bedtime story his wife told their sons. The Story of Babar (1931) was continued after his death by his son Laurent.
The Story of Babar is a great place to start; other favourites include The Travels of Babar, Babar the King.
Jean de Brunhoff’s books are best for pre-k (ages 2–5) · k–2nd grade (ages 5–8).
Jean de Brunhoff’s books are still under copyright, so they are not free to download. You can borrow them free: from your public library (search WorldCat), as ebooks and audiobooks with a library card through Libby/OverDrive, or from Open Library’s free lending. Pagine links to each below, and suggests similar books you can read free right now.
Search WorldCat to see which libraries near you have a copy, or ask your school or public library. Most libraries also lend Jean de Brunhoff ebooks and audiobooks free through the Libby app.