The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

Antoine de Saint-Exupéry was a famous author who wrote a wonderful book called "The Little Prince." He was born in France in 1900 and loved to fly airplanes. He used his flying experiences to write exciting stories about adventures in the sky. His book "The Little Prince" is about a young prince who travels to different planets and learns important lessons about life. Antoine de Saint-Exupéry believed that it is important to always remember the beauty and wonder of the world around us. His book is loved by people of all ages and continues to inspire us to see the world with open eyes and a kind heart.

  1. Who was Antoine de Saint-Exupéry?
  2. What was the name of his famous book?
  3. What was the book "The Little Prince" about?
  4. Why did Antoine de Saint-Exupéry write stories about adventures in the sky?
  5. Why is "The Little Prince" loved by people of all ages?

The Little Prince

The Little Prince is a famous book written by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. It is a wonderful story about a young prince who travels from planet to planet. Along the way, he meets different characters and learns valuable life lessons. The book is not only entertaining but also teaches us important things about friendship, love, and the meaning of life. In the story, the Little Prince lives on a tiny planet and takes care of a special flower. He loves his flower very much and is sad when he has to leave it behind. As he travels, he encounters a king, a conceited man, a drunkard, and many others. Each encounter teaches the Little Prince something new about the world and the people in it. One of the most famous quotes from the book is, "It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye." This means that what really matters in life cannot be seen with our eyes but can only be felt with our hearts. The Little Prince is a beautiful book that will make you laugh, cry, and think deeply about life. It reminds us to cherish the simple things, to be kind to others, and to follow our dreams. It is a story that both children and adults can enjoy and learn from. Questions:

  1. What is the book The Little Prince about?
  2. Who is the author of The Little Prince?
  3. What does the Little Prince learn from his encounters with different characters?
  4. What is the meaning of the quote, "It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye"?
  5. Why is The Little Prince an important book?

Visit to the Birthplace of The Little Prince

Hi, my name is Charlotte and I am 8 years old. Today, I want to tell you about my awesome visit to the birthplace of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. It was so much fun!

We went to a city called Lyon, which is in France. Lyon is a really beautiful city with lots of old buildings and yummy food. But the best part was visiting the place where the famous author of "The Little Prince" was born.

Inside the birthplace, there were many interesting things to see. I learned that Antoine de Saint-Exupéry loved flying airplanes, just like me. I saw his old pilot uniform and even got to sit in a real airplane cockpit! It was super cool.

After that, we went to a tourist attraction called the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière. It's a big church on top of a hill with an amazing view of Lyon. I climbed all the way to the top and could see the whole city. It was like being on top of the world!

  1. What is the name of the famous author we visited the birthplace of?
  2. Where is Lyon located?
  3. What did I get to sit in inside the birthplace?
  4. What is the name of the tourist attraction we visited in Lyon?
  5. What did I see from the top of the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière?

Your Turn!

After reading The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, how about creating your own piece of writing based on the book? Perhaps you may prefer to write a book review of the book instead? Another idea might be to give a summary of the book or create a picture that summarises the book. Perhaps you could redesign the book cover? Whatever you or your teacher decides you try and do, good luck!

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