Synopses & Reviews
Few stories are as widely read and as universally cherished by children and adults alike as
The Little Prince. Richard Howard's translation of the beloved classic beautifully reflects Saint-Exupand#233;ry's unique and gifted style. Howard, an acclaimed poet and one of the preeminent translators of our time, has excelled in bringing the English text as close as possible to the French, in language, style, and most important, spirit. The artwork in this edition has been restored to match in detail and in color Saint-Exupand#233;ry's original artwork. Combining Richard Howard's translation with restored original art, this definitive English-language edition of
The Little Prince will capture the hearts of readers of all ages.
This title has been selected as a Common Core Text Exemplar (Grades 4-5, Stories).
Review
The Little Prince "A lovely story...which covers a poetic, yearning philosophy—not the sort of fable that can be tacked down neatly at its four corners but rather reflections on what are real matters of consequence." —The New York Times Book Review "Saint-Exupéry's most famous work -- a gentle fable of love and peace -- contains a thoughtful assessment of the details of its composition...[T]he special allure of the work is still the naively sophisticated, heartwarming tale of the little prince and his small planet." —Horn Book “This new translation into 'modern' English brings a classic tale into sharper focus for today's teens without sacrificing the beauty and simplicity of the author's writing, and the 'restored' artwork has all the charm of the original drawings. What appears to be a simple tale of two lost souls-one, a pilot marooned in the desert next to his ditched plane; the other, a minuscule prince in self-imposed exile from an asteroid so small that he can watch the sunset 44 times a day-reveals itself as something far more complex. What appears to be a fairy tale for children opens like the petals of the Little Prince's flower into a fantasy that has lessons for all of us.” —School Library Journal “Always welcome is that charming visitor from another planet, Antoine de Saint-Exupery's The Little Prince...The fable remains as lyrically haunting as ever.” —Publishers Weekly
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"Delineated with a delicate touch, the paper engineering adds a new dimension to this wistful fairy tale without overpowering it, enhancing the storyand#8217;s subtleties and echoing its sense of wonder."--School Library Journal"This lovely edition boasts the complete original text and illustrations that are also a delight for the eyes."--Entertainment Weeklyand#160;"While a pop-up edition of de Saint-Exupery's enduring tale may initially seem like a gimmick, the resulting volume is a beautiful piece of bookmaking that actually extends the classic story ...and#160;this unabridged volume offers a creative, accessible entree to the timeless story."--Booklistand#160;"The pleasing visual effects are subtle, but add an appropriate sense of magic."--Publishers Weekly
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"There is always the question of whether this story is best suited for children or adults, but legions of admirers prove that it sits in the rarified air of literature that works both ways. A worthy tribute that's most worthy of its own share of applause."and#8212;
Booklist, starred review "The graphic novel's text conveys the wisdom of the original book, in which a childlike perspective illuminates the absurdity of adult living while attaining its own hard-won maturity. Sfar's loose but masterful art supplements the book's themes with a supple visual style that appears accessibly artless on its surface, but occasionally blossoms into symbolism and abstraction. The book abounds with individual panels that are profound in their meaning and striking in their simplicity."and#8212;Publishers Weekly, starred review
"[Sfar's] adaptation is as classic as the original, and it will bring this quiet yet thought-provoking story to a new generation of readers. The format will be especially attractive to teens who might have missed this story when they were children, and to adults who are interested in revisiting their own childhood memories."and#8212;School Library Journal, starred review
"This unique adaptation combines fable and social commentary, luring readers to consider stereotype, racism (in the account of the Turkish astronomer whose discovery of an asteroid was ignored by European scientists because of his Eastern culture), and respect for our environment. Those taking time to pore over the manga-influenced artwork will feel the Little Prince's frustration at the adults who refuse to take him seriously, the sorrow that comes from adults isolating themselves, and the joy of seeing the world through a child's imagination."and#8212; VOYA
Praise for Le Petit Prince Graphic Novel, French Edition and#160; "This life-long artist has chosen a simple layout to focus on the adventures of these two characters who share the dreams of millions of kids. Sfar keeps our childish dreams intact." and#8212;Ca Se Passe Comme Ca and#160; and#160;and#8220;Always prolific, always generous, always sensitive, Sfar has succeeded in giving life to the aviator and his Petit Prince. Any successful adaptation is a revelation. This is faithful to the text, but the aesthetics of Sfarand#8230;reveal the full dimension of melancholy and contemplation [in the story]. Sfar joins [Saint-Exupeand#180;ry]and#8230; and#8216;a thousand miles from any human habitationand#8217;and#8230; where only children can venture.and#8221; and#8212;Lire Magazine
and#160; Praise for The Little Prince and#160; "A lovely story...which covers a poetic, yearning philosophyand#8212;not the sort of fable that can be tacked down neatly at its four corners but rather reflections on what are real matters of consequence." and#8212;The New York Times Book Review and#160; Praise for The Little Prince (1993) and#160; "An edition of Saint-Exupand#233;ry's most famous workand#8212;a gentle fable of love and peaceand#8212;contains a thoughtful assessment of the details of its composition...[T]he special allure of the work is still the naively sophisticated, heartwarming tale of the little prince and his small planet." and#8212;The Horn Book and#160; Praise for The Little Prince (2000 hardcover edition) and#160; and#8220;This new translation into 'modern' English brings a classic tale into sharper focus for today's teens without sacrificing the beauty and simplicity of the author's writing, and the 'restored' artwork has all the charm of the original drawings. What appears to be a simple tale of two lost souls-one, a pilot marooned in the desert next to his ditched plane; the other, a minuscule prince in self-imposed exile from an asteroid so small that he can watch the sunset 44 times a day-reveals itself as something far more complex. What appears to be a fairy tale for children opens like the petals of the Little Prince's flower into a fantasy that has lessons for all of us.and#8221; and#8212;School Library Journal and#160; Praise for The Little Prince: Sixtieth-Anniversary Gift Edition and#160; and#8220;Always welcome is that charming visitor from another planet, Antoine de Saint-Exupery's The Little Prince...The fable remains as lyrically haunting as ever.and#8221; and#8212;Publishers Weekly
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Celebrate theand#160;essential wisdom from the Little Prince and his friends with an elegant, collectible gift edition.
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For children of all ages, a gorgeous hardcover gift edition of Antoine de Saint-Exup ry's timeless classic
"One sees clearly only with the heart. Anything essential is invisible to the eyes."
The story of a stranded pilot, an extraordinary little boy, and their remarkable friendship, The Little Prince has become a cherished fable for generations of readers. As enchanting as it is wise, this beloved classic captures the mysteries of the heart and opens us to the meaning of life and the magic of love.
A Mariner Books Classic
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Since 1943, the wise little boy from Asteroid B-612 has led children and their adults to deeper understandings of love, friendship, and responsibility.
The Little Prince is a cherished story, read by millions of people in more than a hundred languages. This special edition of Saint-Exupand#233;ryand#8217;s treasure includes a satin bookmark and presentation page, and comes in an elegant cloth slipcase enhanced with gold stamping and embossing. A must-have edition for any collector, this lovely book is also the perfect gift for those new to the wisdom of the Little Prince and the charms of his rose-and-star-filled worlds.
This title has been selected as a Common Core Text Exemplar (Grades 4-5, Stories).
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In this gripping novel, Saint-Exupéry tells about the brave men who piloted night mail planes from Patagonia, Chile, and Paraguay to Argentina in the early days of commercial aviation. Preface by André Gide. Translated by Stuart Gilbert.
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Recipient of the Grand Prix of the Académie Française, Wind, Sand and Stars captures the grandeur, danger, and isolation of flight. Its exciting account of air adventure, combined with lyrical prose and the spirit of a philosopher, makes it one of the most popular works ever written about flying. Translated by Lewis Galantière.
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FRENCH EDITION. For over sixty-five years Antoine de Saint-Exupand#233;ry's The Little Prince has captured the hearts and minds of its readers. The whimsical story with a fairy tale touch has sold over 80 million copies in 230 languages. This exciting graphic adaptation features beautiful, new artwork by Joann Sfar. Hand-chosen by Saint-Exupand#233;ry's French publishers for his literary style and sensitivity to the original, Sfar has endeavored to recreate this beloved story, both honoring the original and stretching it to new heights. Aand#160;vibrant, visualand#160;gift for longtime fans and those experiencing the story for the first time.
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In 2000 Harcourt proudly reissued Antoine de Saint-Exupandeacute;ry's masterpiece, The Little Prince, in a sparkling new format. Newly translated by Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Richard Howard, this timeless classic was embraced by critics and readers across the country for its purity and beauty of expression. And Saint-Exupandeacute;ry's beloved artwork was restored and remastered to present his work in its original and vibrant colors.
Now Harcourt is issuing uniform full-color foreign language editions. The restored artwork glows like never before. These affordable and beautiful editions are sure to delight an entire new generation of readers, students, children, and adults for whom Saint-Exupandeacute;ry's story will open the door to a new understanding of life.
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A recollection of the shattering days during World War II when, though the fall of France was imminent, a handful of French pilots continued to fight on against the Germans. Translated by Lewis Galantière.
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A beautifully packaged German language edition of the internationally beloved classic and#160;
In 2000 Harcourt proudly reissued Antoine de Saint-Exupand#233;ry's masterpiece, The Little Prince, in a new edition with vibrantly restored artwork and a fresh translation by Pulitzer Prizeand#8211;winning poet Richard Howard. As critics and readers across the country embraced this timeless tale for its purity and beauty of expression, Harcourt released uniform full-color foreign language editions for readers of all ages and nationalities to rediscover and cherish.
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This volume includes the aviator's letters to friends, autobiographical fragments, and meditations. Translated by Norah Purcell; Introduction by Anne Morrow Lindbergh; Index.
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After being stranded in a desert after a crash,and#160;a pilot comes in contact with a captivating little prince who recounts his journey from planet to planet andand#160;his search forand#160;what is most important in life.and#160;For over sixty-five years Antoine de Saint-Exupery's classic, The Little Prince, has captured readers' hearts. The whimsical story with a fairy taleand#160;feel has sold over 3 million copies in all formats. This exciting pop-up edition includes theand#160;complete original text accompanied by Saint-Exupery's beautiful illustrations brought to life through paper engineering. Perfect for longtime fans and those meetingand#160;the little princeand#160;for the first time!and#160;
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Sage advice from the collected works of the and#8220;Winged Poetand#8221;, Antoine de Saint-Exupandeacute;ry
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and#147;One sees clearly only with the heart. Anything essential is invisible to the eyes.and#8221;
For more than sixty years, this insight from The Little Prince has been quoted in more than 130 languages by fans around the world. Now, for the first time, quotations from the collected works and letters of Antoine de Saint-Exupand#233;ry are presented in a charming gift edition. Six chapters--and#147;Happiness,and#8221; and#147;Friendship,and#8221; and#147;Responsibility,and#8221; and#147;Fortitude,and#8221; and#147;Love,and#8221; and and#147;What Is Essentialand#8221;--offer inspirational and thought-provoking words about the subjects held most dear by the author. A perfect gift for graduatesand#151;or for anyone who wants gentle guidance.
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A fun-packed activity book based on THE LITTLE PRINCE
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Perhaps no story is more treasured or timeless than Antoine de Saint-Exuperyand#8217;s
The Little Prince. In this interactive book, fans of the tale will discover a galaxy of games featuring the story, characters, and setting of the beloved volume.
and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;The board games, mazes, connect-the-dot puzzles, finger puppets, masks, coloring pages, and moreand#160;activities provide hours of fun for the whole family. And with an envelope inside the book to store cutout pieces, and the dry-erase Little Prince pen, everyone can enjoy these games over and over again. Experience Saint-Exuperyand#8217;s classic in a whole new light!
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Three classic adventure stories, reminders of both the romance and the reality of the pioneer era of aviation: Night Flight; Wind, Sand and Stars; and Flight to Arras. Introduction by Richard Bach. Translated by Lewis Galantière and Stuart Gilbert.
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This four-book gift set introduces the little prince and his friends to young readers. Using the artwork and themes from the original book, the set includes a first French-English phrases book, activities of the little prince, friends of the little prince, and a counting book.
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The Little Prince lives alone on a small, strange planet, where he tends volcanoes, cares for a special rose, and watches sunsets.
Meet this beloved character and learn about his adventures in four winsome board books--I Am the Little Prince/Je Suis Le Petit Prince, A Day with the Little Prince, Friends of the Little Prince, and Counting with the Little Prince--inspired by Antoine de Saint-Exupandeacute;ry's enduring tale of friendship.
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The original french edition.
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In his first novel, Saint-Exupéry pays homage to “those elemental divinities-night, day, mountain, sea, and storm,” turning an account of a routine mail flight from France to North Africa into an epic rendering of the pioneer days of commercial aviation. The book is also a poignant reminiscence of a tragic affair, in which the uncertainties of love and flight enhance the mystery of one another. Translated by Curtis Cate.
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The gorgeous graphic novel adaptation of The Little Prince is now available in a paper-over-board edition.and#160;
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Saint-Exupand#233;ryand#8217;s The Little Prince has earned millions of fans worldwide as an imaginative, dreamy study of the meaning of life.and#12288;How horrible to be a grown-upand#8212;they all seem to be needy, lonely, vain, or power-hungry. All the Little Prince cares about is being useful to the flower heand#8217;s left behind on his very small planet, with only a few thorns to protect her from the world. Sfarand#8217;s comic-book illustrations of the wide-eyed boy prince and disheveled pilot he encounters in the African desert are edgier than the original watercolors...and his style and humor work modern magic.and#160; An inspiring gift to longtime fans orand#160;newcomers!and#160;
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Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's classic story, beloved by readers of all ages for over seventy years and soon to be a major motion picture, now available in this elegant gift edition
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"One sees clearly only with the heart. Anything essential is invisible to the eyes." The story of a stranded pilot, an extraordinary little boy, and their remarkable friendship, The Little Prince has become a cherished fable for generations of readers. As enchanting as it is wise, this beloved classic captures the mysteries of the heart and opens us to the meaning of life and the magic of love.
About the Author
ANTOINE DE SAINT-EXUPand#201;RY, the "Winged Poet," was born in Lyon, France, in 1900.andnbsp;A pilot at twenty-six, he was a pioneer of commercial aviation and flew in the Spanish Civil War and World War II. His writings include
The Little Prince,
Wind, Sand and Stars,
Night Flight,
Southern Mail, and
Airman's Odyssey. In 1944, while flying a reconnaissance mission for his French air squadron, he disappeared over the Mediterranean.
andnbsp;Joann Sfar is a French comic artist and author of The Rabbi's Cat,andnbsp;Little Vampire Goes to School (a New York Times best-seller), and the Eisner Award-winning Little Vampire Does Kung Fu! He was awarded the Rene Goscinny Award for young comics in 1998 and has continued to garner international critical praise. He was most recently nominated for a 2007andnbsp;Ignatz Award for Best Series. His original French edition of The Little Prince graphic novel was released in 2007.