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-Exup 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-Exup 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).

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
Published: 06/01/2000
ISBN: 9780152023980
Pages: 96
Weight: 0.89lbs
Size: 9.12h x 7.11w x 0.57d

Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 05/15/2000 pg. 119
School Library Journal 09/01/2000 pg. 259
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2000 pg. 312 - Superior,Well Above Average
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2003 pg. 365 - Superior,Well Above Average
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2000 pg. 312 - Superior,Well Above Average
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2003 pg. 365 - Superior,Well Above Average
School Library Journal 08/24/2000
NY Times Notable Bks of Year 12/05/2010 pg. 39
Entertainment Weekly 12/20/2013 pg. 67

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 123 / Little Prince
Reading Level: 5 / Interest Level: Middle Grade / Point Value: 2