Book Choice of the Week

The Little Prince

By Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

     A common theme throughout many books that are intended for the entertainment of youngsters is the idea of being misunderstood by adults. But why? Why are adults so quick to write off a child's imagination as a "phase" that he or she will grow out of when it should actually be honed at this crucial, early age? Saint-Exupéry opens this classic children's book by letting the narrator's sentiments towards adults known. The Little Prince is easy to relate with, for anyone who has ever been a kid. 

"Grown-ups never understand anything by themselves, 

and it is exhausting for children to have to provide

 explanations over and over again." -The Little Prince

     The free-spirited and youthfulness that has been captured in the pages of The Little Prince is something that is not easily created, especially by an adult (Saint-Exupéry is the exception). There is something Peter Pan-esque about this story, an unwillingness to give up your childhood. It is a classic book that carries with it the nostalgia of former children, now grown, and the curiosity that comes with each new generation of eager minds. If you or your children are in need of some free-spirited adventure, whether they have already read this book or not, The Little Prince does not disappoint. 
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