Brunhoff, Laurent de

The children of Babar the elephant want to keep the Wully-Wully they find as a pet, but a rhinoceros steals him.

The friendly ghost of the Black Castle follows Babar the elephant, along with his family and friends, back to Celesteville to spend some time with them.

The arrival of new baby Isabelle creates much excitement in Babar's family, particularly after she learns to walk and gets lost in the mountains.

Babar and his family are abducted and taken by rocket ship to an unknown planet where the residents are very hospitable and there are many interesting sights to see.

Babar, his family, and the Old Lady are shipwrecked on what seems to be a desert island, but soon they have made a new friend who calms their fears and introduces them to his pleasant way of life.

Queen Celeste decides to surprise King Babar with a statue of himself for his birthday but has a difficult time keeping it a secret.

Orphaned Babar flees the jungle for the big city where his presence causes an uproar until he is taken in by a sweet old lady. As a sophisticated elephant he becomes king and shares many adventures with Celeste, his queen.