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A day with the little prince

by Antoine de Saint-Exupery

★★★★★ 4.7/5 (17 reviews)

A Day with the Little Prince is a compact, lyrical fable that frames serious ideas—friendship, responsibility, and what makes life meaningful—inside the language of a child's curiosity. Told through the voice of a solitary pilot who encounters a small, inquisitive traveler from another world, the narrative moves across a series of intimate conversations and simple episodes that illuminate human habits and values without sermonizing. The author’s plainspoken sentences and spare line drawings emphasize wonder, regret, and the quiet duties that bind people together. Readers drawn to themes of loyalty, purpose, and positive moral messages will find its blend of whimsy and gentle philosophy especially appealing. Short enough to be read in a single sitting, the book rewards repeated visits: its first pass charms, while later readings reveal deeper emotional and ethical layers about care, commitment, and the search for what truly matters.

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ISBN
9780152047276
Publisher
Harcourt, Inc.
Pages
10