A pilot stranded in the desert awakes one morning to see the most extraordinary little fellow standing before him. “Please…’ asks the stranger, “draw me a sheep…’And the pilot realises that when life’s events are too difficult to understand, there is no choice but to succumb to their mysteries. He pulls out a 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 the world forever for its readers.

Few books have been as universally cherished by children and adults alike as The Little Prince. This beautiful gift edition of this touching and wise classic book  features the original translation by Katherine Woods and full-colour illustrations by the author. Plus, this cloth-bound edition features bonus non-fiction material about the book’s publication and reception, the real-life inspiration behind the story, and much more.