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The Little Princeis a modern fable

The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupry is a timeless novella first published in 1943. The story is narrated by a pilot stranded in the Sahara Desert, where he encounters a mysterious young boythe Little Princewho has journeyed to Earth from a distant asteroid. Through their conversations, the prince shares tales of his travels to various planets, each inhabited by peculiar grown-ups who reveal different human flaws, such as vanity, greed, and narrow-mindedness. The heart of the story lies in the prince’s relationship with a rose on his own planet and his discovery of love, responsibility, and loss.

Key lessons from The Little Prince include the value of looking beyond appearances to understand what truly matters, as symbolized by the oft-quoted line, “What is essential is invisible to the eye.” The story encourages readers to cherish childlike wonder, prioritize meaningful relationships, and recognize the importance of selflessness and care. It also explores themes of loneliness, human connection, and the fleeting nature of life, offering profound insights for both children and adults. Appropriate for ages8 and up, with layers of meaning that resonate with readers of all ages.

This renowned interpretation showcases the author’s charming illustrations, portraying the tiny creature at the center of the story in vivid detail. Transporting readers to a world of enchantment far from everyday life, it is also a tale of love between two fragile beings, a stranded aviator and a lost young prince who have left behind all they once knew and rely on one another for survival. The novel forges a distinctive connection with every reader, regardless of age.

This Collector’s Edition is a compact hardback that is cloth-bound, with matching colored endpapers, embossed gold, and colored blocking.

Hardcover
Pages: 139

AGE: 8 and up