The Little Prince

What do our readers think of The Little Prince? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)

Children often find the story whimsical, moving and full of memorable characters, while enjoying the way it makes them think about friendship and life. Some children find its slow pace, symbolic ideas and sad moments confusing or better suited to older readers.

What does the Pageticker team say about The Little Prince?

The Little Prince is a small book with remarkably large ideas, mixing charming illustrations and gentle humour with thoughtful questions about friendship, love and what adults forget. Saint-Exupéry’s fable is imaginative, tender and occasionally sad and philosophical. The Little Prince is a great lead aloud and will give children and adults different things to ponder.

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What is The Little Prince about?

After his plane crashes in the Sahara Desert, a pilot meets a young prince from a distant asteroid. The prince shares tales of his travels to various planets, each inhabited by peculiar adults, and imparts profound lessons about love, loss, and the essence of human nature.

About the author

Antoine de Saint-Exupéry was a French writer and pilot who loved adventure and exploring the skies. He is best known for his magical story 'The Little Prince', which has been enjoyed by children all over the world. His books inspire us to be curious, kind, and to look at the world with wonder.

Discussion ideas around The Little Prince

Seeing Clearly: Why does the Little Prince understand some things that the grown-ups miss, and what might he teach us about looking beyond appearances?

The Rose: How do the Little Prince’s feelings about his rose change as he learns more about love and responsibility?

Unusual Adults: Which of the adults on the different planets seems the strangest to you, and what real-world behaviour might that character represent?

Friendship Takes Time: What does the fox mean by becoming ‘tame’, and why might friendship need patience and regular care?

Being Responsible: The Little Prince says we become responsible for what we grow close to: how could that idea apply to people, pets or the planet?