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$1797
Book #2 · Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1932
The Travels of Babar
A balloon journey leads to unexpected adventures and a war back home.
56 pages· 1,988 words· Est. 16 min read-aloud
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Book Series · 8 Books
Babar Books
In order from The Travels of Babar to Babar's Little Circus Star.
The Babar series is a set of 8 picture books by Jean De Brunhoff, published between 1931 and 1988. Written for ages 0–8, most books run about 50 pages.
Where the story begins
First Book in the Series
In reading order
Babar Series
8 books · Published 1931–1988
#2
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$1797
The Travels of Babar
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1932
A balloon journey leads to unexpected adventures and a war back home.
#3
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$713
Babar the King
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1933
An elephant king builds a city, but a snake threatens his oldest friend.
#5
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$1899
Babar and His Children
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1938
Triplet mischief challenges a king's parenting skills.
#47
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$399
Babar's Little Circus Star
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1988
A small girl discovers her big talent at the circus, changing her perspective on being little.
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$1899
The Story of Babar
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1931
An elephant escapes to the city, returns to the forest, and becomes king.
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$858
Babar and His Family
Board Book · Ages 0–4 · 1938
Join a royal elephant family on a year of whimsical adventures.
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$1797
Babar and Father Christmas
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1940
A group of elephant friends write to Father Christmas, prompting a journey across distant lands to bring holiday joy to their home.
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$1697
Babar's Little Girl
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1987
A curious little elephant wanders off, sparking a frantic search and unexpected adventure.
Good to know
Common Questions
How many books are in the Babar series?
There are 8 books in the Babar series. It began with The Travels of Babar in 1932, and the newest book, Babar's Little Circus Star, was published in 1988.
What order should you read the Babar books in?
Start with The Travels of Babar and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #8.
What ages are the Babar books best for?
The series is best for ages 0–8, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
The people
The Creatives Behind the Books
The people who bring Babar to life.
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