Synopses & Reviews
Fans of Jean de Brunhoff's Babar the Elephant stories and yoga practitioners will find a happy confluence in Babar's Yoga for Elephants." Publishers Weekly "Babar makes it work. He stars in one of the nicest gift books." The New York Times Perfect for everyone who loves yoga or elephants - a NEW Babar book Well before yoga became fashionable via Sting and Madonna, our friend Babar and all the residents of Celesteville were finding peace and tranquillity through yoga. And now elephants everywhere can join them! Through easy-to-follow instructions and step-by-step illustrations, Babar's Yoga for Elephants presents 15 positions and stretches as well as helpful breathing exercises. The book also provides useful advice on what to do with your trunk while in position, a dilemma that human yoga books often ignore. Written by Babar himself, the book explains how yoga was introduced to Celesteville and how he and Celeste keep fit doing yoga on their many travels. Babar's Yoga for Elephants is a classic for elephants as well as their human friends.
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....Humorous touches make the most of the elephant's anatomy (I find wrapping my trunk around my feet helps to stretch), and a series of pages show Babar and friends emulating landmarks while practicing various positions (e.g., a Downward-Facing Dog in front of I.M. Pei's pyramid at the Louvre). Publisher's Weekly
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"Even nonhuman celebrities have joined the act, albeit with less emphasis on spiritual redemption. Laurent de Brunhoff's Babar's Yoga for Elephants traces yoga back to prehistoric elephants (who, contrary to human custom, practiced with shoes on)." Andrea Thompson, The New Yorker
Synopsis
An eagle soaring among the clouds or a star twinkling in the night sky . . . a camel in the desert or a boat sailing across the seaandmdash;yoga has the power of transformation. Not only does it strengthen bodies and calm minds, but with a little imagination, it can show us that anything is possible.
New York Times bestselling illustrator Peter H. Reynolds and author and certified yoga instructor Susan Verde team up again in this book about creativity and the power of self-expression. I Am Yoga encourages children to explore the world of yoga and make room in their hearts for the world beyond it. A kid-friendly guide to 16 yoga poses is included.
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Pom, Flora, and Alexander discover a rare Wully-Wully and bring him home to Celesteville. The lovable creature has a wonderful time playing with the little elephants and their friends. But thereand#8217;s trouble when Rataxes the rhinoceros decides he wants the Wully-Wully to be his own pet. Babar and the Wully-Wully teaches young readers that sharing with others can bring new friends and fun.
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A visit to Babarand#8217;s art studio turns into an adventure in colors and their combinations for Pom, Flora, Alexander, and Isabelle. Before they know it, theyand#8217;re painting tan camels, pink flamingoes, blue whales, and of course, gray elephants! This Babar classic is a fresh and fun introduction to exploring the world of color.
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Join Babar, Celeste, Cousin Arthur, Zephir, and all the other residents of Celesteville as they take young readers through the alphabet. In this charming picture book, crocodiles chase crows, geese go through the garden gate, kittens love kisses, and pigs wear purple pajamas. Babarand#8217;s ABC is a fun way for children to learn their ABCs.
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Learn to count from 1 to 20 with the King of the Elephants! Babar teaches his children how to count to 20 as they take a walk and notice the things around them, like one maribou bird, two hot-air balloons in the sky, three race cars, and much more! This counting book shows readers that numbers are all around them.
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Celesteville turns topsy-turvy when a friendly but mischievous ghost follows the elephant children home from a haunted castle. Just in time for Halloween, and perfect at bedtime, this spooky story will delight parents and children.
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Babarand#8217;s birthday is coming, and Queen Celeste has a big surprise planned. Sheand#8217;s having a sculptor carve a giant statue of Babar into a mountainside. But Babar loves to ride right past the spot where the work is going on. How can the elephants and their friends keep their kingand#8217;s birthday surprise a secret? This sweet story shows young readers the joy of planning a surprise for a special friend.
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Blast off on a thrilling, action-packed adventure in outer space! Babarand#8217;s fame has spread to the farthest corners of the universe, as he discovers when he and his family are abducted by aliens. Fortunately, the aliens are friendly, but will Babar and his family be able to find a way home to Celesteville? Babar Visits Another Planet has valuable lessons of tolerance and acceptance for our times.
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Babar and Celeste have a new little girl! Isabelle is playful, spunky, and curiousand#8212;maybe a bit too curious. One day Isabelle wanders off, and while she has a lovely day playing with the neighbors, everyone at home thinks sheand#8217;s lost! This warm and humorous adventure reminds young children not to run off on their own.
About the Author
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Daniel Borris is a professional photographer widely recognized for his portraiture. His images have appeared in Vanity Fair, Rolling Stone, the New York Times, and Smithsonian, among many others. His commercial clients have included Gap, American Express, Sony, and Atlantic Records. His work has been honored by Communication Arts, American Photography, and the Art Directors Club of New York. He lives in San Antonio, Texas.\\\'\''