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).
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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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Antoine de Saint-Exupand#233;ry's classic story, beloved by readers of all ages for 70 years, now available in an anniversary edition gift setand#8212;with hardcover book and complete, unabridged text on both CD and exclusive downloadable audio read by Viggo Mortensen!
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"One sees clearly only with the heart. Anything essential is invisible to the eyes." Few books have been as universally cherished by children and adults alike as The Little Prince. This beautiful deluxe set, released to coincide with the seventieth anniversary of the book's original publication, with hardcover book and complete, unabridged text in both CD and a downloadable recording featuring the renowned actor Viggo Mortensen, provides a new way to experience the beloved tale that begins with a simple picture and turns into a remarkable adventure.
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"One sees clearly only with the heart. Anything essential is invisible to the eyes."
Few books have been as universally cherished as The Little Prince, the haunting, lyrical fable that explores the very meaning of life. This deluxe seventieth anniversary gift set includes a hardcover book with the original full-color illustrations, along with two audio CDs (and exclusive download) of the unabridged text, narrated by Academy Award nominee Viggo Mortensen, beloved for his role as Aragorn in The Lord of the Rings trilogy. Rediscover the beloved story that begins with a simple picture and blossoms into a spellbinding adventure.
This title has been selected as a Common Core Text Exemplar (Grades 4-5, Stories).
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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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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 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 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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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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The original french edition.
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.
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Richard Howard is the author of eleven books of poetry, including Untitled Subjects, which won the Pulitzer Prize in 1970, and Trappings. He is the translator of more than 150 works from the French and lives in New York City.