A superbly charming and colourful children’s series from France and as yet an undiscovered gem in the English speaking world. Barbapapa is a large pink blob born from a flowering plant. At first, he struggles to find a welcoming home but with his shape changing abilities and his desire to do good, he quickly endures himself to the residents of the local village.
Each story tells of an adventure that Barbapapa and his colourful shape-shifting blob family encounter. Daddy, Mummy and 7 Barba kids - each with his or her own unique look, talent and character. Little children love to pick out the ones they identify with. Beyond the sheer cute-ness, the stories all have a positive message – to protect the earth, to nourish creativity, to be kind and respectful. All while maintaining a light-hearted vibe and dodging the usual overly moralistic tropes.
Great for reading aloud with your preschooler, and comes with Potato Meets Rice pinyin guide to help make things easy!
Number of Books in the Series: 10
Author & Country of Origin: Annette Tison & Talus Taylor, France
Format: Paperback with a sleeve for the whole set
Recommended Age: 3-7yo (Read Aloud)
Potato Meets Rice Pinyin Guide: Available
Titles in the Series:
1. Barbapapa's Birth 《巴巴爸爸的诞生》
2. Barbapapa's Voyage 《巴巴爸爸找巴巴妈妈》
3. Barbapapa's New House 《巴巴爸爸搬新家》
4. Barbapapa's Ark 《巴巴爸爸回到地球》
5. Barbapapa's School 《巴巴爸爸的学校》
6. Barbapapa's Journey to Mars 《巴巴爸爸的火星旅行》
7. Barbapapa Protects the Big Tree 《巴巴爸爸搬大树》
8. Barbapapa and the Christmas Presents 《巴巴爸爸和圣诞礼物》
9. Barbapapa on Holiday 《巴巴爸爸去度假》
10. Barbapapa and the Circus 《巴巴爸爸的马戏团》
