Jean de Brunhoff
Frenchman Jean de Brunhoff is considered to be one of the greatest picture book authors in history. Born in Paris, de Brunhoff was the fourth and last child of a successful publisher. He enjoyed a prestigious education, before joining the French army and fighting on the front lines at the end of the First World War. After the armistice, he decided to become a professional artist and studied painting at the Academie de la Grand Chamiere in Montparnasse.
Frenchman Jean de Brunhoff is considered to be one of the greatest picture book authors in history. Born in Paris, de Brunhoff was the fourth and last child of a successful publisher. He enjoyed a prestigious education, before joining the French army and fighting on the front lines at the end of the First World War. After the armistice, he decided to become a professional artist and studied painting at the Academie de la Grand Chamiere in Montparnasse. See less
Jean de Brunhoff's Featured Books
Jean de Brunhoff book reviews
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Babar and Father Christmas
barbar
by Jane, Apr 25, 2013
wonderful books every child should have Barbar books Read More
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The Story of Babar the Little Elephant
Ageless Charm
What's
to add to decades of delight for children and their bemused parents? In
our era of relentless grim confrontation, a bit of sweet whimsey only
grows more vital. A few bad mushrooms for elephant ... Read More
