The Little Prince
Age Group: 10 – 12 Years
Title – The Little Prince
Author – Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
Penguin India
This bestseller is a brilliant book that will grow with your child – she may discover a new meaning each time she goes back to the book. Written by a French novelist, the story revolves around a prince who lives on his asteroid planet B612. The first half of the book shows how the Little Prince has different perspectives on everything and how he takes care of his planet which consists of three volcanoes and a rose that he deems very special. The rest of the book recounts the Little Prince’s expedition to Planet Earth. The adventures of the Little Prince are varied – he meets and tames a fox, has his first encounter with a snake, and acquaints himself with a railway switchman and a merchant among others. Read the book to find out what the Little Prince learns from his expedition to earth.