The Little Prince (Vintage Children's Classics)

A boy from a small, far-off planet seeks a friend on Earth. In the desert, he meets a pilot whose plane has crashed. The pilot tells the story and faces death from thirst. The prince may be young, but he has help to offer.

The boy enjoys sunsets, tends his flower, asks questions, and laughs. He sees the worth of simple things: flowers, stars, water, and laughter. The tale explores how adults lose sight of what matters. It also asks children to show patience with them.

Antoine de Saint-Exupery's story speaks to both children and adults. This edition features a new translation by Michael Morpurgo, author of War Horse. Its Backstory section also includes a letter from Morpurgo.