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In The Little Prince, Antoine de Saint-Exupéry provides a roadmap for the human soul. A stranded pilot meets a golden-haired boy from Asteroid B-612 who reveals the absurdity of "grown-ups"—those so consumed by authority and figures that they have forgotten how to live.

Two masterpieces of literature are united in this essential volume. The Little Prince and A Little Princess may appear different—one a philosophical fable of space travel, the other a grounded Victorian drama—but together they weave a tapestry of resilience and hope.

A pilot stranded in the desert awakes one morning to see, standing before him, the most extraordinary little fellow. "Please," asks the stranger, "draw me a sheep." And the pilot realizes that when life's events are too difficult to understand, there is no choice but to succumb to their mysteries. He pulls out pencil and paper... And thus begins this wise and enchanting fable that, in teaching the secret of what is really important in life, has changed forever the world for its readers.

"The Little Prince" is a long story that in the format of books has beaten sales records in the world and in all languages ​​since 1943, when it was first published in French. Its pages evoke the most deeply rooted and essential values ​​of Humanism - in a simple and clear way - in which solidarity, kindness, integrity, tenacity, companionship and enthusiasm for knowledge are revealed.

El Principito es la maravillosa historia de un niño que viene de un planeta apenas más grande que una casa; hace preguntas y busca respuestas a cosas que para los adultos pueden ser poco importantes. A veces, los mayores quieren que los niños vean las cosas en forma seria y eso no es divertido. El Principito juega y se emociona con el dibujo de una caja que tiene adentro un pequeño borrego, con una rosa caprichosa, con una estrella.... Entra en el mundo de El Principito para que lo disfrutes de niño y cuando seas grande también.

The poignant life-and-death odyssey begins when the Little Prince mysteriously appears in the Sahara Desert and says to a downed Aviator, "If you please, draw me a sheep". The startled Aviator complies, but his drawing is rejected, and a conversation ensues with the Little Prince asking numerous questions and telling stories about the very strange grown-ups encountered on his interplanetary journey to Earth. It is later revealed that the Little Prince must return home to asteroid B612 to care for his rose, the one (and only) flower on his small and desolate planet.

Fábula mítica y relato filosófico que interroga acerca de la relación del ser humano con su prójimo y con el mundo, El Principito concentra, con maravillosa simplicidad, la constante reflexión de Saint-Exupéry sobre la amistad, el amor, la responsabilidad y el sentido de la vida.

Cheveux blonds comme les blés, écharpe au vent... le petit prince est connu de tous. Les aventures de cet enfant pur et innocent tombé du ciel sont emplies d’amour, de poésie et de vérité. Voilà un message qui nous incite à poser un regard neuf sur notre humanité et notre condition humaine. C’est une invitation à revenir à l’essentiel, à célébrer la vie dans son expression la plus noble, en toute simplicité, avec les yeux du cœur.

Publicado pela primeira vez em 1943, O Pequeno Príncipe é a obra mais famosa do aristocrata, escritor, poeta e aviador pioneiro Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. É um conto poético em que um piloto perdido no deserto encontra um jovem príncipe em visita à Terra vindo de um minúsculo asteroide. A história é filosófica e inclui críticas sociais ao mundo adulto.

Este libro es una lectura obligada que acerca al lector a los temas profundos de la vida como el amor, la amistad, la soledad, el sentido de la existencia. Un clásico de la literatura infantil y juvenil. Un libro para descubrir en la infancia y releer en cualquier momento de la vida.

"Le premier soir, je me suis donc endormi sur le sable à mille milles de toute terre habitée. J'étais bien plus isolé qu'un naufragé sur un radeau au milieu de l'océan. Alors, vous imaginez ma surprise, au lever du jour, quand une drôle de petite voix m'a réveillé. Elle disait : "S'il vous plaît... dessine-moi un mouton !" J'ai bien regardé. Et j'ai vu ce petit bonhomme tout à fait extraordinaire qui me considérait gravement..."

Told by Richard Gere and featuring the young Haley Joel Osment as the Little Prince, this beautiful classic story is now available on Audio. "The Little Prince" will capture the hearts of listeners of all ages. A story to listen to many times, with profound messages appearing each time.

"The Little Prince" was published in 1943 by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. It is a poetic tale in which a pilot strands in the desert and meets a young prince fallen to Earth from a tiny asteroid. The story is philosophical and includes social criticism, remarking on the strangeness of the adult world. While it looks like a children's book, it targets adult relationships with deep thoughts on how adults perceive life and each other. "Children should show great understanding towards grown-ups".

Una nuova traduzione di Massimo Birattari per il classico più amato di tutti i tempi. Un aviatore in volo sopra il deserto del Sahara è costretto da un'avaria ad atterrare nel mezzo del nulla. Pensa di essere solo sotto il cielo trapunto di stelle, lontano mille miglia dalla civiltà, quando, all'improvviso, una voce lo sorprende: "Disegnami una pecora!". A parlare è un bambino, il principe del lontano asteroide B 612, su cui viveva in compagnia di tre vulcani e una rosa, piccola e vanitosa.

Antoine de Saint-Exupéry is known universally for the gentle charm of Le Petit Prince, but it is this book, Land of Men - known originally in English as Wind, Sand and Stars - which is his masterpiece. First published in 1939, it documents Saint-Exupéry's life as a pilot in the pioneering days of long-distance flying and in particular his experiences as a pilot transporting mail across countries, across continents.

El Principito es un cuento poético escrito por Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. Tras una avería en su avión, un piloto se encuentra perdido en el desierto del Sáhara y, para su sorpresa, conoce a un pequeño príncipe proveniente de otro planeta. La historia profundiza en la esencia de la naturaleza humana, en la extrañeza con la que los adultos entienden la vida y en el verdadero sentido del respeto y la amistad. La obra está considerada como uno de los mejores libros de todos los tiempos y como un clásico contemporáneo de la literatura universal.

Le Petit Prince est une oeuvre, la plus connue d'Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, poétique et philosophique sous l'apparence d'un conte pour enfants.

1926. Vor genau 100 Jahren erobern das Flugzeug und mit ihm der junge de Saint-Exupéry die Welt. Auf seinen Reisen begegnet er sich selbst, Menschen und Naturgewalten und schließlich - seinem kleinen Prinzen.

Antoine Marie Jean-Baptiste Roger de Saint-Exupéry1 (Lyon, 29 de junio de 1900 Mar Mediterráneo, cerca de la costa de Marsella, 31 de julio de1944) fue un escritor y aviador francés, autor de la famosa obra El principito, nacido en una familia noble de Lyon.El Principito habita un pequeñísimo planeta, que comparte con una flor caprichosa y tres volcanes. Pero tiene “problemas” con la flor y empieza a experimentar la soledad.

This carefully compiled collection for young readers includes: The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupery, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll, The strange case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson, Peter Pan by J.M. Barrie, The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain, Pollyanna by Eleanor H. Porter, Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea by Jules Verne, A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, The Call of the Wild by Jack London, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by Lyman Frank Baum, The Velveteen Rabbit by Margery Williams.