A brand new gift edition of the charming classic illustrated children’s book
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.
'It's never too soon to hear that we don't know what we've got till it's gone, and this pair (and the spirit of Saint-Exupery) land that message in style.' - Alex O'Connell, The Times
'The first picture book adaptation of the classic fable captures its spirit of poetic mysteriousness with beautifully immersive visuals.' - The I
'Retaining the essence of the original story, but pairing it back enough to make it accessible to children makes its key messages shine through. The Little Prince is as charming as ever, and Massini's artwork superbly captures the surreal world he inhabits. Perfect for curious young readers, it's a story that will stay with them long after the final page has turned.' - The Scotsman
'A thing of beauty, mysterious and poetic both verbally and visually.' - Red Reading Hub
'Contemporary but timeless illustrations, a perfect way to bring a classic to the next generation.' - @bookgiftblogger
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