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The Little Prince

By: Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, Richard Howard - translator
Narrated by: Humphrey Bower
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Publisher's summary

A timeless classic. Few stories are as widely read and as universally cherished by children and adults alike as The Little Prince. The perfect audio companion, this Bolinda edition will capture the hearts of listeners of all ages.

The book has been translated into more than 160 languages and, to date has sold more than 50 million copies worldwide. It is one of the top 50 best-selling books. It has been adapted into a movie musical by Lerner and Loewe, two different operas, as well as into an animated series. It is often used as a beginner's book for French language students.

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.

©2008 Antoine de Saint-Exupery (P)2008 Bolinda Publishing

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"Humphrey Bower's crisp British accent describes the magical and unlikely friendship between the pilot who was struggling to survive and the boy who was trying to return to his tiny home planet. The pace is measured, and the tone grows more melancholy as the narrator resigns himself to the loss of his extraordinary companion." ( AudioFile)

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A Royal Treat

This is the second of who know how many times I'll listen to this master piece. I can't imaginea better way to escape moments of sadness or turmoil than to turn this little story on and set it ( my cell phine) on the pillow next to me on troubled, sleepless nights. It seems to magically wash my troubles away by transporting me into a little wonderland. the next thing i know it's morning and i awaken feeling relaxed and renewed. It's so beautifully and skilfully narrated. Thank you.

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There are no words that can best describe how beautiful this story was.

There’s no doubt that there’s many amazing books out there and I’m happy to say that “The Little Prince” should be...MUST BE on that list for not just me but for anyone who wants to take a chance to read a beautifully written story.
The narrator does a lovely job reading the story.
It was a little irritating trying to read the book because the book I had was translated into English in a different way, they both said basically the same thing but some of the words were very different, nevertheless the story was still beautiful.
Here’s hoping future readers will never forget the beautiful wisdom that The Little Prince has passed on “it is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye”.

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Timeless. Pure and Simple.

...and the story and the sentiment will never get old, and never be wrong.

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my kids loved it

my girls loved this book. we listened in the car and my eldest asks me about the characters afterward.

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It is a beautiful story.

It's not too long or short for a child to listen to in the car. As excellent here as reading the book.

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gd gd gd gd cant say other i love it so much.nothi

gd story a really legend .cant say anything more.hard to explain myst read item read it now

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Listen over and over.

Beautiful. Each time I listen to the story, something new reveals itself. I can't count the number of times I've heard The Little Prince. Comforting and useful truths, always changing.

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Simply great!

What did you love best about The Little Prince?

How simple and easy to read...

What other book might you compare The Little Prince to and why?

Alchemist

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes

Any additional comments?

We listened together ... My children and I!
It was an amazing experience.

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Amazing !!!

Wow this story is dedicated to children however it touch me so deeply .
It is great to remind what is most important in our lives.
Great read also nice music in background.

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Big fan

The little prince is a story that has a little of everything. My family loves it and I have always loved it.

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