sentences:  The series is based on Jean de Brunhoff's original "Babar" books, and was Nelvana's first international co-production.The series' 78 episodes have been broadcast in 30 languages in over 150 countries.The series was the first to be based on the "Babar" books; previously, two "Babar" specials narrated by Peter Ustinov were produced by Lee Mendelson and Bill Melendez for NBC