BABAR KEEPING TRUNK FIT WITH YOGA

BABAR KEEPING TRUNK FIT WITH YOGA

Conn. (Wireless Flash) – This year marks the 70th birthday of the childrens’ book character Babar, but yoga may be what keeps the pachyderm and his author young. Babar’s author is 76-year-old Laurent de Brunhoff, who took over after his father – the original author – died in 1937. French-born de Brunhoff says although Babar is turning 70, don’t expect him to show any signs of aging because children’s characters should be ageless. As for de Brunhoff, he says he keeps young with yoga, which he has practiced for more than 25 years. In fact, his next book will be called Babar’s Yoga for Elephants and will feature Babar demonstrating real yoga positions.

Tue 11-20-01