The Story of Babar: The Little Elephant by Jean de Brunhoff

The Story of Babar: The Little Elephant

Babar #1

Jean de Brunhoff

56 pages first pub 1931 (editions)

fiction childrens classics adventurous lighthearted medium-paced

Description

The classic story of literature's most beloved elephant. After his mother is killed by a hunter, Babar avoids capture by escaping to the city, where he is befriended by the kindly Old Lady. Later, with cousins Celeste and Arthur, he returns to the...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,912 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 83%
adventurous 66%
hopeful 33%
funny 16%
relaxing 16%

Pace

fast 87%
medium 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 80% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | No: 40%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 100%

Average rating

3.88

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