The Journey of The Little Prince: With stars that glow in the dark!

by Corinne Delporte, Antoine de Saint-Exup ry (Illustrator), Carine Laforest (Translator)

Overview

A magical retelling of the timeless classic - With stars that glow in the dark!

The Little Prince ventures far from his home to visit many planets. On his way, he has various encounters that lead him to reflect on what is truly valuable in life. This re-telling of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s classic novella is geared toward children ages 5 and up and it focuses on the Little Prince's relationships with the people and places he comes across on his adventures.

Cherished by children and adults all over the world, Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s timeless classic commemorates the 80th anniversary of its publication. This celebrated work is an ode to the wisdom and innocence of childhood and a rich resource for cultivating childlike inquisitiveness.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9782898024979
Publisher:	Chouette Publishing
Publication date:	04/04/2023
Series:	THE LITTLE PRINCE
Pages:	22
Product dimensions:	9.00(w) x 8.43(h) x 0.60(d)
Age Range:	5 - 9 Years

About the Author

National of France; Currently resides in Montreal, Canada.

Editorial Reviews

2023-02-25
A lofty board-book retelling of the classic story, published to coincide with its 80th anniversary.

In just a few pages, de Saint-Exupéry’s beloved title is distilled into a series of key events and takeaways. After each of the Little Prince’s encounters with, for instance, a king, a businessman, and a geographer, a summary page recaps the message: “Staying true to yourself and not depending on the approval of other people is the key to helping you thrive.” This is followed up with thoughtful questions such as “Which inner qualities are important to you?” and “What are the belongings that really make you happy?” As a summary of the source material, the book succeeds. As a title appropriate for toddler readers, it wildly misses the mark. The text is dense, the thought-provoking questions are complex, and the lessons are too abstract. The glow-in-the-dark stars are an attempt at appealing to little ones, but overall the book will resonate more with adults who are fond of the source material and are eager to share it with children. As in the original, characters present White. (This book was reviewed digitally.)

May strike a chord with de Saint-Exupéry’s adult fans but will leave its target audience perplexed. (Board book. 3-5)

Kirkus Reviews