Occasionally we like to highlight travel books for kids in our
One for the Road feature and today’s pick goes to everyone’s favorite traveling elephant,
Babar, who will celebrate his 75th
birthday in 2006. Babar and his wife Celeste take their children on a whirlwind global adventure in the recently
released Babar’s
World Tour, in which they visit Italy, Germany, Spain, Russia, India, Japan, Thailand, Cambodia, Mexico, Peru,
Egypt and the USA. This colorful picture book is an enjoyable read and excellent tool to teach youngsters about
diverse cultures, places and people located all over the world. It’s a perfect gift for any child, and especially
kids who may be preparing to embark on their first big trip with mom and dad.