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A small boy learns of the wonders and ironies of life during a celestial odyssey.

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Written during World War II, The Little Prince tells of the friendship between the narrator, an aviator stranded in the Sahara desert, and a mysterious boy whom he encounters there. Ruler of a tiny asteroid of which he is the only inhabitant, the Little Prince chats disarmingly about his curious adventures in space and since arriving on earth; of his distant home and of his love for a beautiful and capricious rose, to whom he longs to return. A moving and deceptively simple tale, it was described by Saint-Exupéry as a children's story for adults, and it works on several levels as an allegory of his own life, or of the human condition. Children love it for its deadpan fantasy, for its sense of amused bafflement at the grown-up world and for the author's attractive watercolour illustrations which are an integral part of the book.

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He aquí mi secreto, que no puede ser más simple: solo con el corazón se puede ver bien; lo esencial es invisible a los ojos.Autorretrato y obra testamentaria, fábula mítica y relato filosófico que interroga acerca de la relación del ser humano con su prójimo y con el mundo, El Principito concentra, con maravillosa simplicidad, la larga y constante reflexión de Saint-Exupéry sobre la amistad, el amor, la responsabilidad y el sentido de la vida, en un contexto marcado por el conflicto mundial y el desasosiego de un escritor piloto profundamente afectado por su soledad.ENGLISH DESCRIPTION   The Little Prince is a classic tale of equal appeal to children and adults. On one level it is the story of an airman''s discovery, in the desert, of a small boy from another planet - the Little Prince of the title - and his stories of interga

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Explore the World of Emotions with The Little Prince. Immerse yourself in the wonderful world of emotions with The Little Prince, the beloved character created by acclaimed author-illustrator Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. This book provides an engaging and accessible way for children to explore their feelings, including joy, surprise, anger, love, fear, sadness, and calm. With its large-scale board book format and vivid illustrations, this book is designed to captivate young readers and keep them engaged. Through The Little Prince's experiences and emotions, children will learn to name and identify their own feelings, building self-awareness and emotional intelligence. This timeless and enchanting tale is a wonderful tool for parents, teachers, and caregivers seeking to help children develop critical skills for managing their emotions and building resilience. Don't miss out on this opportunity to share in the magic of The Little Prince and help your child on their journey towards emotional self-awareness and well-being.

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A NEW TRANSLATION BY MICHAEL MORPURGO, AUTHOR OF WAR HORSEMeet the Little Prince, a young fellow who hails from a tiny, distant planet. He loves to watch sunsets and look after his flower, to ask questions and to laugh. And now here he is on Earth, appearing out of nowhere in the middle of the desert, looking for a friend. The friend he finds is the narrator of this story – a pilot who has crash landed and is in grave danger of dying of thirst.The Little Prince might be just a boy but he can help our pilot. Because he understands the really important things in life – things like flowers, stars, a drink of water or laughing. Many grown-ups have lost sight of what matters and children have to remember to be tolerant towards them. But adult or child, very silly or very wise, this story is for you.Includes exclusive material: In the Backstory you can read a letter from master storyteller and translator of this book Michael Morpurgo!

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