Babar the elephant one of the most loved & classic characters in children's literature showcases his favourite parts of the City of Lights in this memorable trip to Paris Laurent de Brunhoff's Paris is filled with charming elephants on every page as they enjoy all the sights & sounds of one of Europe's most popular cities This all-new full-colour picture book rendered in beautiful watercolours evokes the classic feel of the bestselling Babar's Museum of Art & it will become a must-have read for fans of Babar those planning a family trip to Paris & anyone new to the wondrous world of Babar When Babar's youngest daughter Isabelle heads to Paris on her own for the first time he tells her how to enjoy the iconic city to the fullest Babar recommends food including cafes street markets & brassieres; he also offers the best sightseeing tips especially observing the Eiffel Tower from every angle walking along the banks of the Seine visiting the Louvre & Orangerie museums & exploring the Luxembourg Gardens There's even a postcard-perfect opening scene that features the Babar family visiting the Notre Dame Cathedral on a previous trip Babar also gives local advice He tells Isabelle how apartment buildings work why an elephant may be surprised by the size of a lift how to take the metro how to find a restaurant to call your own & to walk
- walk as much as possible to see everything that Paris has to offer In the end Isabelle is encouraged to enjoy her travels but she is also lovingly reminded to always come home to Celesteville & her family Like other classic children's books featuring international adventures including Madeline in London & Eloise in Paris readers will be eager to take the trip to Paris with Babar