![]() ![]() Meanwhile, “The children, in their pajamas, watch the proceedings over television.”īabar and Father Christmas was published after Jean’s untimely death. Babar and Celeste award Professor Grifaton a medal as Benefactor of Celesteville. The book concludes with a scene of transitions. From the captain’s cabin to the ballroom and kitchen, it is well-appointed. There is an incredible two-page spread of elephants, outfitted with illuminated helmets, rowing through the cave on inflatable rafts.įor children who are mechanically minded, there is a diagram of an excursion steamer, its cutaway interior carefully labeled. Exploring caves is his hobby.” The expedition also includes Dr. Fortunately, the well-trained adult elephants take control of the situation and turn it into a productive day: “…and you, my dear Professor, should consult with my friend Podular, the sculptor. ![]() There is a tea party with eclairs in a cave, and a medieval fair with costumes, but Alexander also falls into a tunnel. But the professor also has children, Nadine and Colin, and the combined families create some imaginative if risky events. The considerate old lady arrives with presents for Babar’s children, Pom, Flora, and Alexander. The plot involves several mishaps and near-disasters, with a reward at the end. ![]()
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