Babar and his family are thrilled that Celesteville is hosting the
Games! This is their chance to see the best athletes from all over the
world compete and to meet new people from other countries. Everyone is
wide-eyed as gymnasts fly through the air, divers make a splash, and
cyclists race to the finish line!
In addition, Babar and Celeste's children are all grown up, and romance
is in the air. Babar's daughter, Flora, likes to watch the handsome
pole-vaulter Cory, from the country of Mirza. One day the two meet in
the park, and love soon follows. When Cory asks Flora to marry him,
everyone must come together to help them have a magnificent Mirzi
wedding.
Babar's Celesteville Games is a grand tale about sportsmanship, love,
and diversity.
Praise for ***Babar's Celesteville Games
***"From a franchise as sturdy as an elephant's memory comes explicit
international goodwill. The book's appeal lies in these calmingly
recognizable characters participating in Olympic sports and a mixed
marriage." -Kirkus Reviews