Babar and Father Christmas by de Brunhoff, Jean

Every child's favorite elephant, Barbar, returns in this unusual and heartwarming Christmas story.

Babar's children have caught wind of a fellow in Man's country named Father Christmas who brings joy and toys to little children. "If only we could bring him here," they wish. So they write the Christmas saint a letter inviting him to visit them. When they get no reply, Babar, ever the good father, rushes out to find the red-suited one. After much searching, and with the help of a dog named Duck, Babar reaches Father Christmas's workshop in the snow. Can Babar find a way to bring him to Elephants' country?

Author: Jean de Brunhoff
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Published: 09/25/2001
Pages: 48
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.87lbs
Size: 11.31h x 8.33w x 0.38d
ISBN: 9780375814440
Audience: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 108346 / Babar and Father Christmas


Review Citation(s):
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2001 pg. 40 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2002 pg. 40 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw

About the Author
Jean de Brunhoff (1899-1937) was a writer and illustrator. Initially, he and his wife Cécile created the Babar series for their children. Brunhoff was born in Paris.