The Story Of Babar By Jean De Brunhoff

This charming, and somewhat dated, book was first published in French in the 1930's.

I thought the book was charming – funny illustrations – simple but beautiful words.

I understand some woke people criticise Babar as a story because the elephant goes into town and is bought clothes and a car by an old lady – a clear case of colonial exploitation  apparently.

But it is fiction – and not meant to be taken seriously.  Don't read it if you are easily offended.