The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry - Classic Children's Fiction - Paperback

Details. Condition: New. Format: Paperback. ISBN: 9781853261589. Publisher: Wordsworth Editions. Age Range: 9-12 years. Overview. This Wordsworth Children's Classics paperback brings Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's timeless tale of The Little Prince to a new generation of readers. First published in 1943, the story follows a stranded aviator who meets a curious young prince from a distant asteroid. Blending gentle humour with profound reflections on love, loss and human nature, this beautifully packaged edition is a wonderful introduction for younger readers and a treasured keepsake for adult fans revisiting a beloved classic.. About the Book. The Little Prince opens with an aviator forced to land his plane in the Sahara Desert, where he encounters a small boy unlike any other — the Little Prince, a traveller from a tiny asteroid far beyond Earth. As the two strike up an unlikely friendship, the prince recounts his journey across the galaxy, describing the strange and often foolish adults he has met on other planets, each representing a different aspect of grown-up life stripped of wonder and imagination. Through simple, lyrical prose, Saint-Exupéry weaves a story that operates on two levels: a charming fable for children and a thought-provoking allegory for adults about what truly matters in life. Illustrated throughout with the author's own original artwork, this Wordsworth Children's Classics edition preserves the enchanting visual style that has made the book instantly recognisable across the world. Since its original publication, The Little Prince has become one of the most translated and best-selling books ever written, cherished for its exploration of friendship, responsibility, loneliness and the importance of seeing with the heart rather than the eyes. This affordable paperback edition makes the story accessible for family bookshelves, classrooms and gift-giving alike, offering exceptional value without compromising on the integrity of the original text and illu