--- product_id: 11064673 title: "Babar the King (Babar Series)" price: "R685" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/11064673-babar-the-king-babar-series store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # Richly illustrated kingdom scenes Iconic elephant protagonist Classic children's literature Babar the King (Babar Series) **Price:** R685 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🐘 Rule your storytime kingdom with Babar’s timeless charm! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Babar the King (Babar Series) - **How much does it cost?** R685 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/11064673-babar-the-king-babar-series) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Vivid Illustrations:** Intricately detailed and humorous artwork that captivates both kids and adults alike. - • **Timeless Storytelling:** A beloved narrative blending humor, humanity, and life’s realities for all ages. - • **Award-Worthy Reception:** Highly rated with 4.7 stars and praised for its depth and charm. - • **Educational & Engaging:** Explores community roles and life lessons, sparking curiosity in young minds. - • **Multi-Generational Appeal:** Perfect for parents, grandparents, and children to share meaningful moments. ## Overview Babar the King by Jean de Brunhoff is a classic children’s book featuring the adventures of Babar, the elephant king. Celebrated for its harmonious blend of text and detailed illustrations, it offers a touching, humorous, and sometimes dramatic narrative that appeals across generations. With a 4.7-star rating and strong educational themes, it remains a cherished addition to any family’s library. ## Description Babar the King (Babar Series) [De Brunhoff, Jean] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Babar the King (Babar Series) Review: Most lovely book for chidren, their parents and grand-parents! - Perfect harmony between text and drawings, full of humanity, and humor, without denying life's darker sides such as dangers and even death; an infinity of of every-day objects to be pointed out to toddlers and a touching story line for the bigger ones, including all of us who have the good fortune to have stayed young at heart. For ever to be cherished Review: Surprisingly still captivating - I had not really planned to share the Babar books with my child as I thought of them as being outdated and a bit too depressing for today's kids. However, my son heard about Babar somewhere and was curious so we got Babar the King and The Story of Babar from the library. He could take or leave The Story of Babar but found Babar the King absolutely captivating. The pictures are fabulously detailed and sometimes humorous. The story focuses on the building of Celesteville and the activities of the elephants--going to school, swimming in the lake, celebrating their town, etc. The explanation of all the different occupations of the elephants is very interesting to my nearly 6 year old. There are also some funny parts and a nice message about focusing on the positive at the end. While it doesn't have a traditional plot, it is quite an enjoyable read. It is pretty long, it generally takes us about 25 minutes to read the whole thing. It does have a little drama as well--the Old Lady is bit by a snake and Cornelius's house catches on fire and he is injured so keep that in mind if selecting this for a younger or more sensitive child. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #353,203 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #189 in Children's Elephant Books (Books) #332 in Children's Royalty Books (Books) #9,149 in Children's Family Life Books (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (127) | | Dimensions | 8.31 x 0.4 x 11.25 inches | | Grade level | Preschool - 3 | | ISBN-10 | 0394805801 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0394805801 | | Item Weight | 2.31 pounds | | Language | English | | Part of series | Babar | | Print length | 56 pages | | Publication date | September 12, 1937 | | Publisher | Random House Books for Young Readers | | Reading age | 4 - 8 years | ## Images ![Babar the King (Babar Series) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71zn7WFKoZL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Most lovely book for chidren, their parents and grand-parents! *by S***N on July 25, 2013* Perfect harmony between text and drawings, full of humanity, and humor, without denying life's darker sides such as dangers and even death; an infinity of of every-day objects to be pointed out to toddlers and a touching story line for the bigger ones, including all of us who have the good fortune to have stayed young at heart. For ever to be cherished ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Surprisingly still captivating *by N***N on March 12, 2012* I had not really planned to share the Babar books with my child as I thought of them as being outdated and a bit too depressing for today's kids. However, my son heard about Babar somewhere and was curious so we got Babar the King and The Story of Babar from the library. He could take or leave The Story of Babar but found Babar the King absolutely captivating. The pictures are fabulously detailed and sometimes humorous. The story focuses on the building of Celesteville and the activities of the elephants--going to school, swimming in the lake, celebrating their town, etc. The explanation of all the different occupations of the elephants is very interesting to my nearly 6 year old. There are also some funny parts and a nice message about focusing on the positive at the end. While it doesn't have a traditional plot, it is quite an enjoyable read. It is pretty long, it generally takes us about 25 minutes to read the whole thing. It does have a little drama as well--the Old Lady is bit by a snake and Cornelius's house catches on fire and he is injured so keep that in mind if selecting this for a younger or more sensitive child. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Probably controversial today *by T***Y on August 18, 2019* The messaging/moral of the story isn't subtle at all, but it's very practical. It's sort of not-woke civics for 4 year olds. Hard work and perserverence make Celestville function. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/11064673-babar-the-king-babar-series](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/11064673-babar-the-king-babar-series) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-04-23*