The Little Prince

Name: The Little Prince
Brand: HarperCollins New Zealand
SKU: 9781405288125
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By Antoine de Saint-Exupéry and Louise Greig

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The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry and Louise Greig is a whimsical tale that follows a young, curious prince who travels from his asteroid home to various planets, encountering peculiar grown-ups and learning valuable life lessons. Through his adventures, he discovers the true essence of friendship, love, and the importance of seeing with the heart. Perfectly blending wonder and wisdom, this timeless story captivates both children and adults alike.
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You might enjoy this enchanting tale if you appreciate whimsical stories filled with adventure and profound reflections on life and human nature. It's particularly appealing to those who love beautifully illustrated children's books with multi-layered narratives that captivate both young and adult readers alike.

The Little Prince

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

Please – draw me a sheep.

I blinked.

The voice belonged to a charming little prince.

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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Adapted from a classic fable, The Little Prince retains the original story's essence while making it more accessible for children, capturing its poetic and mysterious nature with immersive visuals. The illustrations are praised for being both contemporary and timeless, beautifully complementing the story's charming and surreal elements. This version is highly regarded for effectively delivering its key messages and is expected to resonate with young readers long after they've finished it.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781405288125

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 09 December 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Farshore

Contributors:

Illustrated by Sarah Massini

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 5.0mm

Width: 251.0mm

Height: 281.0mm

Weight: 450g

Pages: 32

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About the Author

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.