Facsimile of 1933 Edition.ampnbsp New English Translation especially for this edition.ampnbsp Jean de Brunhoff 1899ampndash1937 was a French writer and illustrator and creator of the Babar books the first of which appeared in 1931.ampnbsp The book is based on a tale that Brunhoffamp39s wife Campeacutecile had invented for their children.ampnbsp It tells of a young elephant Babar whose mother is killed by a hunter. ampnbspBabar escapes and in the process leaves the jungle visits a big city and returns to bring the benefits of civilization to his fellow elephants. ampnbspJust as he returns to his community of elephants their king dies from eating a bad mushroom. Because of his travels and civilization Babar is appointed king of the elephant kingdom. He marries his cousin and they subsequently have children and teach them valuable lessons.ampnbsp In Babar the King the third installment in this series Babar and his family lead the elephants as they build a magnificent city Celesteville. ampnbspLife is peaceful and contented everyone has a job to do and celebrations are frequent. But one fateful day a snake bites the Old Lady and Babar fears that he may lose his oldest friend. Illustrated in full color by the author.