The Little Prince

Praise for The Little Prince picture book:

‘It’s never too soon to hear that we don’t know what we’ve got till it’s gone, and this pair (and the spirit of Saint-Exupéry) land that message in style.’ – Alex O’Connell, The Times

“The first picture book adaptation of the classic fable captures its spirit of poetic mysteriousness with beautifully immersive visuals” – The I

“Retaining the essence of the original story, but pairing it back enough to make it accessible to children makes its key messages shine through. The Little Prince is as charming as ever, and Massini’s artwork superbly captures the surreal world he inhabits. Perfect for curious young readers, it’s a story that will stay with them long after the final page has turned.’ – The Scotsman

‘A thing of beauty, mysterious and poetic both verbally and visually.’ – Red Reading Hub

‘Contemporary but timeless illustrations, a perfect way to bring a classic to the next generation’ – @bookgiftblogger

Antoine De Saint-Exupery was born in 1900 in Lyon. In 1921, he began his training as a pilot. By 1926, he had became one of the pioneers of international postal flight. In 1945 he embarked on a record-breaking attempt to fly from Paris to Saigon. Nineteen hours into the flight, his plane crashed in the Sahara desert. He survived the crash but spent three days battling dehydration, limited food and hallucinations. On the fourth day, the was rescued.

Louise Greig is an award-winning poet and a children’s picture book author. Her debut picture book for Egmont, The Night Box, illustrated by Ashling Lindsay, has been translated into 10 languages and was nominated for the 2018 Kate Greenaway Medal as well as being shortlisted for the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize. Her second picture book, Sweep, illustrated by Julia Sardà, was nominated for the 2019 Kate Greenaway Medal. She lives in Aberdeen.