Book Series · 8 Books

Babar Books

In order from The Story 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

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$1899

Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1931

The Story of Babar

By Jean De Brunhoff

An elephant escapes to the city, returns to the forest, and becomes king.

48 pages· 1,208 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud

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Summary: After tragedy strikes, young elephant Babar flees to the city, where he finds refuge with a kind Old Lady. As he learns about the human world, Babar dreams of returning to his forest home. Joined by cousins Celeste and Arthur, he embarks on a journey back to the wild, where destiny awaits him as the King of the Elephants. Will Babar's newfound wisdom help him lead his kingdom? Discover the enchanting tale of courage, friendship, and leadership that has captivated readers for generations.

The complete set

Babar Series

8 books · Published 1931–1988

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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.

#2 in Series

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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 in Series

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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 in Series

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$1899

Babar and His Children

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1938

Triplet mischief challenges a king's parenting skills.

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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.

#47 in Series

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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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Common Questions

How many books are in the Babar series?

There are 8 books in the Babar series. It began with The Story of Babar in 1931, and the newest book, Babar's Little Circus Star, was published in 1988.