Babar: King of the Elephants

GUnited States rating19991h 20mFamily, Animation
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A young elephant named Babar finds himself in a human city after a tragic event in the forest. He is taken in by a kind woman who teaches him about human culture and manners. He eventually reunites with his old friends and must find a way to bring peace to the animals in his home.

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What's in it

Scary
Some
Violence
Mild
Language
None
Rude humour
None
Sad themes
Some
Pace
Gentle
The animation style is traditional and the storytelling is unhurried with plenty of room to breathe. Estimated

Scary moments

  • Approx.ScaryBabar's mother is killed by a hunter in the forest.
  • Approx.ScaryBabar has a nightmare featuring a demonic gazelle and other scary figures.
  • Approx.SomeA cobra bites a character and a crocodile appears near a child.

Talk about it after

  1. 1How did Babar show courage when he had to make a big decision for his friends?
  2. 2Why do you think it was important for Babar to keep his old memories while living in the city?
  3. 3How did Babar find a creative way to stop the war between the elephants and rhinoceroses?

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