Unhappy because she is the smallest in the family, Isabelle discovers that being little has its advantages when she is asked to perform in the circus.

Join Babar, Celeste, Arthur, Zephir, and all the other characters of Celesteville as they take young readers on a romp through the alphabet.

The arrival of new baby Isabelle creates much excitement in Barbar's family, particularly after she learns to walk and gets lost in the mountains.

Illus. in full color. Five fishermen go out in a boat and think that only four come back, until they realize the silly counting mistake they have made.