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Babar's Museum of Art | 
 enlarge | Author: Laurent De Brunhoff
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  8 reviews
Sales Rank: 314988
Media: Hardcover
Reading Level: Baby-Preschool
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 48
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.6
Dimensions (in): 12.5 x 8.9 x 0.4
ISBN: 0810945975
EAN: 9780810945975
ASIN: 0810945975
Publication Date: September 1, 2003
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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 Cassatt's "Mother and Child" to Edvard Munch's "The Scream" to Leonardo da Vinci's "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 it's red," says Arthur about Van Gogh's "Self-Portrait." When pedantic Cornelius tries to pontificate, Celeste gently hushes him. Includes a free pull-out poster. (Ages 4 to 7) --Emilie Coulter
Book 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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Art Appreciation for Preschoolers December 20, 2007
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
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
4 out of 4 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
4 out of 5 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.
Note Cards May 20, 2004
2 out of 11 found this review helpful
Buyer beware -- these note cards fold to 3"x5".
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