Laurent de Brunhoff, the author and illustrator known for continuing the 'Babar the Elephant' series created by his father, has passed away at the age of 98. For over seven decades, he painted the adventures of Babar, a beloved character in children's literature, taking him on various escapades in Paris, space, New York City, and even a yoga studio. De Brunhoff's statement 'Babar, c'est moi' reflected his close connection to the character. He sold millions of children's books and revived the popular series after his father's death.
After his father, who created the character, died, Laurent de Brunhoff continued the series of books about a modest elephant and his escapades in Paris for seven decades. https://t.co/JkTEtPIj9v
“Babar, c’est moi,” Mr. de Brunhoff often said. By all accounts, artist and elephant shared the same Gallic urbanity and optimistic outlook. https://t.co/aqOnj0usJF
Laurent de Brunhoff, the French artist who nurtured his father’s creation, the beloved character Babar, for nearly seven decades, sending him into space, New York City and a yoga studio, among many other adventures, has died at 98. https://t.co/wW7VMnFJsf
‘Babar’ author Laurent de Brunhoff dies at 98; revived popular children’s book series created by his dad https://t.co/Lhj3bUt3KA
For more than seven decades, Laurent de Brunhoff painted the adventures of the world’s most beloved elephant. https://t.co/QRm67Tzf85
"Babar, c’est moi:" Laurent de Brunhoff, Parisian turned Floridian who sold millions of children’s books, dies at 98. https://t.co/BfAfKPHmsf
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