Babar's USA

Babar

by Laurent de Brunhoff

Celebrate Babar as he celebrates America! An all-new Babar book featuring photos of the USA collaged with original Babar illustrations for an exciting tour of modern America In a new picture book featuring the internationally beloved and bestselling Babar, the lovable elephant and his family travel across the United States. Using collage―watercolor illustrations were pasted onto digital photographs―to put the characters directly into real-life scenes, Laurent de Brunhoff takes Babar and his family around the country to see the sights, from New York, where they see such icons as the Brooklyn Bridge and FAO Schwarz; to Memphis, Tennessee, where they see Graceland; to Key West, Florida, where they enjoy the beach; to Wyoming, where they see Yellowstone National Park; and to California, where they see the La Brea Tar Pits, the Golden Gate Bridge, and more; and to everywhere in between. The innovative format and clever design are perfect complements to the reissue of Babar Comes to America . Readers new and familiar will revisit this volume to see the sights and will be inspired to pack their trunks and head out across the country.

Genres: Picture Books, Geography, Childrens

64 pages, Hardcover

First published August 1, 2008

About the author

Laurent de Brunhoff est un auteur et illustrateur français.

Laurent De Brunhoff has kept the spirit of Babar and his family alive for over 50 years. Babar was created by Laurent's mother as a bedtime story, and was first illustrated by Laurent's father, Jean de Brunhoff.

After his father's death, Laurent continued to create over 30 Babar stories.

Laurent de Brunhoff lived in Connecticut with his wife, writer Phyllis Rose.

Reviews

[ColumbusReads · Rating 4 out of 5]

Babar and family are invited by friends to come and visit the USA. They leave Celestville and comes to America and visit the entire country pretty much. At least all the touristy destinations. Zephir comes along as the designated photographer. Not the best Babar book ever but still a fun, lovable book. Enjoyed.

3.75 stars

[Katie P · Rating 4 out of 5]

Currently in the phase of never ending questions and curiosity. 3 loved the layout of cartoon elephant of real photos… and that Mama had been to more than a few of the featured locations.

[ckodama152 · Rating 3 out of 5]

Babar's USA follows the beloved character, Babar, and his family on a trip through the United States. Juxtaposing drawn pictures of Babar and his family with photographs by Zephir, the reader gets a tour of many famous places throughout the United States, such as Times Square in New York City, the Grand Canyon in Arizona, and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. This would be a great book for a K-2 student who likes geography and learning about different places.

[Amanda · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a little above the 3 1/2 yr level, but I loved the layout of illustration on top of photographs of American locations. Would be great when they're learning states in school.

[Tina B · Rating 2 out of 5]

"Babar, tourists, USA"

[Mariah · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a great book to teach kids about real places in the USA in an interesting way. The pictures are realistic but also have cartoon elements to them.

[Michelle Gray · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love how deBrunhoff used real photos of the different places Babar and his family visited. A great way for kids reading the story to see these places too!