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Summary: A whimsical tale of immaterial values.
Review: A children's book for all ages. The story is told by the narrator, who meets the Little Prince in the Sahara Desert. While the narrator is there because of a plane crash, the Little Prince is there on a journey. The narrator records the story he hears from the Little Prince, of his travels to other planets and of meeting a king, conceited man, drunk, business man, lamp lighter and geographer, before coming to planet Earth. On planet Earth, he climbs a mountain and hears his voice as an echo, much like the bear in "Happy Birthday Moon," a later publication written by Frank Asch, 1988, Simon and Schuster Books For Young Readers. He meets a snake, tames a fox, and sees roses similar to his special flower back home. The fox teaches the prince that, "It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye." (p.73) Antoine De Saint-Exupery accompanies his writing with his own pen and watercolor drawings. Entries are written somewhat as a diary, and illustrations depict: the prince, planets, people and animals he encounters during his travels. The book illustrates how children view the world entirely differently from less curious adults. It forces one to consider the importance of the intangibles in one's life.
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Summary: Book for Everyone from Child to Grown-up
Review: This is not only a fairy tale, but also great philosophy for those who have lost imagination since childhood. With "Little Prince" you can sense how the world is sensitive and fragile like flowers. The prince might not exist in reality, but in your heart as long as you think of him.
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Summary: CHARMING FAIRYTALE
Review: Beautiful! I love it since childhood. I weep many tears when I read. Please read. You will love "The Little Prince" too.
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Summary: a must for every adult who turns 30
Review: I have read and reread the is book. Given copies by the dozens. I feel sometimes to be the biggest buyer of it. I give it to all the people I know who have suffered loss, in all its forms (read it at my own mothers funeral).A great book.
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Summary: this book is not just for children
Review: I have a 1943 edition of The Little Prince, hard-cover and illustratred. I am unable to add to others comments--except--there is a preface by the author in which he states: " I ask the indulgence of children who may read this book for dedicating it to a grown-up." He goes on to say that it is his best friend, and he gives many other reasons. He dedicates it to Leon Werth. (He writes this as poetically as he writes the book. Just thought all who assume it is a childrens book wouldf lke to know that.
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Summary: This was one of the most meaningful books I have ever read.
Review: This book was very enjoyable. It got confusing at times but it always made you think. Each chapter ended with a line or two that you thought about and each had a touching "moral" to it. A great book for the sentimental person.
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Summary: in any language, at any age, a book for us all
Review: if you have read this book en anglais only i highly reccommend reading it en francais as well. i believe that in this experience you will find not only the beauty of idea and thought, but the complete experience of "Le Petit Prince". By experiencing this book in its original language you will gain new insights,truisms and questions; you will hear the music, the phrases, the pauses; all these will intertwine making your experience of "Le Petit Prince" en francais pluss magnifique!
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Summary: Enriching to all who read it
Review: Although found in children's literature, the book is definately a must read for adults as well. There comes a different meaning with each read and with each age. Wonderful !
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Summary: No need to say...
Review: Hey~~ I think I have no need to say. Just read it, or I should say FEEL it. Don't use your eyes to read this book but your heart. The most essential is invisible to eyes, right?
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Summary: The children's book written for adults
Review: The little prince is one of those classic books that puts a smile on your face. It reminds us of the little child buried in all of us. Without that little child life would be just plain boring. We need to discover our past through that little person in all of us. Innocence lost can once again be discovered and help us through our mundane lifes. We are all the little prince once in a while.
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