At first glance, Antoine de Saint-ExupÉry's 1943 classic The Little Prince-with its winsome illustrations of a boy prince and his tiny planet-appears to be a children's fairy tale. It doesn't take long, however, to discover that it speaks to readers of all ages. This pocket-sized edition features Saint-ExupÉry's original full-color illustrations and the unabridged text, a reader's guide, and a introduction by Gregory Maguire. Common Core Exemplar. Paperback, 112 pages. By Antoine de Saint-ExupÉry, Translated by Richard Howard