Based on characters created by Jean and Laurent de Brunhoff Easter rolls in with Babar On a beautiful spring day, Babar and his children take a stroll through Celesteville. Leaves wave on the trees, flowers bloom . . . and an egg leaps out of its nest and rolls down the hill? A high-spirited chase ensues with five elephants and a mother bird in pursuit of the fast roller. Just as suddenly as it began its journey, the egg rolls to a stop beneath a tree and a more normal rite of spring occurs.