The+Story+of+Babar

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 * Name of book: ** The Story of Babar
 * Author: ** Jean De Brunhoff
 * Description: ** This story is about an elephant names Babar. His mother is killed and to escape being captured, he moves to the city. He becomes educated and returns to the city where he is crowned King of the Elephants.
 * Genre: ** Children’s Fiction
 * Questionable Items: ** This book is said to have political views in play. There are colonial ideas which are considered immoral for young children.
 * Public’s Opinion: ** According to Amazon.com, people love this book. They find it to be charming and kids really love it.
 * History of Censorship: ** The Story of Babar is on the list of 15 Most Controversial Picture Books.
 * Age Group: ** 3 and up