About the Book Babar returns in this unusual and heartwarming Christmas story. Babars children have caught wind of a fellow named Father Christmas who brings joy and toys to little children and now they must meet him. Illustrations. Book Synopsis Every childs favorite elephant, Barbar, returns in this unusual and heartwarming Christmas story. Babars children have caught wind of a fellow in Mans country named Father Christmas who brings joy and toys to little children. If only we could bring him here, they wish. So they write the Christmas saint a letter inviting him to visit them. When they get no reply, Babar, ever the good father, rushes out to find the red-suited one. After much searching, and with the help of a dog named Duck, Babar reaches Father Christmass workshop in the snow. Can Babar find a way to bring him to Elephants country? About the Author Jean de Brunhoff (1899-1937) was a writer and illustrator. Initially, he and his wife Ccile created the Babar series for their children. Brunhoff was born in Paris.