The Little Prince

Name: The Little Prince
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SKU: 9780008621759
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By Antoine de Saint-Exupéry and Louise Greig

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The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, with adaptation by Louise Greig, is a timeless tale of adventure and self-discovery. It follows a young prince on his travels across different planets, encountering a variety of characters who each impart important life lessons. Through these encounters, the story explores themes of love, friendship, and the wonders of the world with a sense of innocence and wonder.
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This enchanting tale may appeal to you if you appreciate stories that explore themes of friendship, love, and the beauty of childlike wonder. It blends whimsical adventure with deeper philosophical insights, making it a delightful read for both children and adults seeking a meaningful and imaginative experience.

The Little Prince

Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's tender and magical classic fable, adapted for picture book readers for the very first time!

A beautiful gift edition of this touching and wise classic children's book.

A new edition of the enchanting classic fable, adapted as a children’s illustrated picture book

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Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's tender and magical classic fable, adapted for picture book readers for the very first time!

A beautiful gift edition of this touching and wise classic children's book.

The characters of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's classic tale have captured the hearts of generations of readers. Meet the pilot stranded in the desert. Meet the Little Prince who tends his beautiful rose on a planet of his own. Follow him as he embarks on a strange and wonderful journey to puzzling new planets and finally to Earth, where he discovers the nature of love.

‘Will enchant little ones’ – The Times

‘Brilliant and beautiful’ – The Scotsman

Adapted by award-winning poet Louise Greig, author of the Greenaway-medal-nominated Sweep and The Night Box, with enchanting new artwork from the critically acclaimed illustrator of The Velveteen Rabbit and Star in the Jar.

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The adaptation of The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry and Louise Greig is praised for its ability to convey the original story's spirit with poetic and mysterious visuals. It beautifully simplifies the tale, making it accessible to children while ensuring its profound messages remain impactful. Critics highlight the charming and timeless illustrations, noting that they appeal to a new generation of young, curious readers.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008621759

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 September 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Farshore

Contributors:

Illustrated by Sarah Massini

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 2.0mm

Width: 245.0mm

Height: 275.0mm

Weight: 200g

Pages: 32

Collections

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About the Author

Antoine De Saint-Exupery was born in 1900 in Lyon. In 1921, he began his training as a pilot. By 1926, he had became one of the pioneers of international postal flight. In 1945 he embarked on a record-breaking attempt to fly from Paris to Saigon. Nineteen hours into the flight, his plane crashed in the Sahara desert. He survived the crash but spent three days battling dehydration, limited food and hallucinations. On the fourth day, the was rescued. Louise Greig is an award-winning poet and a children's picture book author. Her debut picture book for Egmont, The Night Box, illustrated by Ashling Lindsay, has been translated into 10 languages and was nominated for the 2018 Kate Greenaway Medal as well as being shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize. Her second picture book, Sweep, illustrated by Julia Sardà, was nominated for the 2019 Kate Greenaway Medal. She lives in Aberdeen.