I read today that Cecile de Brunhoff, the original creator of Babar the Elephant stories died Monday. As a child I loved these stories. As a parent I read them to my children. This is offered as a small tribute to her gift of storytelling.
The town of Celesteville mourns today
A beloved friend has passed away.
Flora, Pom and Alexander cry
As each says a sad, but royal goodbye.
Celeste, always a lady, always a queen,
Maintains her regal and stately mien,
While Babar the King, honoring the debt
Whispers, “Cecile, elephants never forget.”
(((HUGS))) wonderful tribute to a wonderful storyteller and poet...i remember...what fantastic stories he wrote...he shall be missed. elephants never forget...and neither should we. :( (((HUGS))) and love, karla. :(
Reviewed by La Belle Rouge (Reader)
Reviewed on April 9, 2003
Ahh this is so very special.
Reviewed by Elizabeth Taylor (Reader)
Reviewed on April 9, 2003
How sad, but a lovely tribute to a great storyteller.
Reviewed by T. Emilie Dybevik (Reader)
Reviewed on April 9, 2003
This is a sweet tribute...Teresa
Reviewed by Tonia Polak (Reader)
Reviewed on April 9, 2003
Oh Leysa, this gave me goosebumps!! I grew up with Barbar too. What a lovely tribute.
~ Tonia
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