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Babar's Museum of Art |  | Author: Laurent De Brunhoff
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
List Price: $17.95
Buy Used: $0.01
as of 7/30/2010 07:28 PDT details
Seller: betterworldbooks_
Rating:  9 reviews
Media: Hardcover
Reading Level: Ages 4-8
Pages: 48
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.5
Dimensions (in): 12.5 x 9 x 0.6
ISBN: 0810945975
EAN: 9780810945975
Publication Date: September 1, 2003
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Amazon.com Review
On one of their weekly balloon flights over Celesteville, Babar and Celeste notice that the railroad station is standing empty. Elephants, it seems, now prefer cars over trains. Interestingly, although Babar comments on the roads "jammed with traffic," he and his queen decide to focus on the other issue--the abandoned station. Celeste comes up with an idea to turn it into a museum to house their art collection, and soon an architect is drawing up plans and workers are renovating the building. When the great day of the opening arrives, what a show! The royal couple had acquired some pretty impressive and well known works of art--all featuring elephants, of course. Laurent de Brunhoff outdoes himself with the real-life art-inspired paintings and sculptures, from Mary Cassatts "Mother and Child" to Edvard Munchs "The Scream" to Leonardo da Vincis "Mona Lisa." Young art buffs will enjoy the very age-appropriate art appreciation lessons, as the children are encouraged! to say whatever they want about the art: "I like this picture because its red," says Arthur about Van Goghs "Self-Portrait." When pedantic Cornelius tries to pontificate, Celeste gently hushes him. Includes a free pull-out poster. (Ages 4 to 7) --Emilie Coulter
Product Description
An all-new Babar book with tremendous crossover appeal! Includes a free pull-out poster! Following the phenomenal success of Babar's Yoga for Elephants, here is an all-new Babar story. Everyone who loves art, Babar, or children will love Babar's Museum of Art. The old train station in Celesteville stands empty--should it be torn down? "No!" declare Celeste and Babar, who decide to turn it into an art museum. Their children (like many young museum-goers) have a lot of questions about art: "Does it have to be pretty? Does it have to be old? Does it have to make sense?" Celeste's patient answers explain the basic ideas of art appreciation. Babar and Celeste's generous donations to the new museum include witty and striking elephant-inspired version of Michelangelo's Creation of Man, George Seurat's A Sunday on La Grande Jatte, and Sandro Botticelli's Birth of Venus, along with many other celebrated paintings. Children and adults will want to visit Babar's Museum of Art again and again!
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So fun! July 25, 2010
javagoldengirl
This book is such a fun adventure into the world of art for young children. Babar is a classic cartoon and makes for an enjoyable time for both parents who like art as well as kids just learning the masterpieces for the first time. I highly recommend it.
Art Appreciation for Preschoolers December 20, 2007
Just momming along (Murphy, TX)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
It's beautiful and teaches kids (and parents) how to appreciate art in a simple way. Lifelong lesson that demystifies art. Love it. It engaged my son since he was 3 and he's 4 and still loves it.
Every child needs this book July 8, 2007
Amy Crowley (St. Louis, MO)
The story and illustrations are top-notch. This book is an excellent tool for children learning to appreciate art and artists. Every child should own a copy of this book!
 Elephants on Parade March 16, 2006
Margaret H. Huyck (United States)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
My 4 year old granddaughter loves the book. I enjoyed seeing many famous works of art converted to elephant-views of the world -- a refreshing reframing of the familiar. All ages can benefit from this.
Review for the notecards- June 2, 2005
A Babar fan
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
This is a review for the note cards. They are beautiful. The whimsical images lifted from the book are printed on decent/usable cardstock, and are definitely fine but the envelopes are much, much higher quality than you normally see in a product like this. The box itself is wonderful and will be something you keep long after the cards are all gone.
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