Based on the bestselling strange, but lovely, classic story by Antoine de Saint-Exupery, this beautiful picture book is a total joy. The quirky narrative lends itself well to being abridged in this way, and the result is dreamlike and surreal in the best kind of way.

With exquisite and gentle full-page illustrations, Greig and Massini introduce the little prince and tell the story of his rose, his travels, and his friend the fox in lyrical prose reminiscent of Saint-Exupery’s original work. Timeless because it is so out of the ordinary, the story touches on love, friendship, and the question of what brings meaning to our lives.

This is a deserving tribute to a classic, making it accessible and refreshing its message for a new and younger generation of readers. It is a perfect bedtime story or class read-aloud for Key Stage 1, with plenty to discuss for older readers.