The Little Prince Deluxe Pop-Up Book [Pop-Up]

Antoine de Saint-Exupery (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up

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About the Author:

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ANTOINE DE SAINT-EXUPÉRY (1900-1944) was born in Lyon, France. Best known as the author and illustrator of The Little Prince, he also wrote several other books that became classics. A year after The Little Prince was published his plane disappeared over the Mediterranean while he was serving with a French air squadron on a reconnaissance mission.

Author: Antoine de Saint-Exupery
Illustrator:0
Publisher:HMH Books
Published Date:10/12/2009
Format:Pop-Up Book
ISBN:0547260695
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Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

Product Description
After being stranded in a desert after a crash, a pilot comes in contact with a captivating little prince who recounts his journey from planet to planet and his search for what is most important in life. For over sixty-five years Antoine de Saint-Exupery's classic, The Little Prince, has captured readers' hearts. The whimsical story with a fairy tale feel has sold over 3 million copies in all formats. This exciting pop-up edition includes the complete original text accompanied by Saint-Exupery's beautiful illustrations brought to life through paper engineering. Perfect for longtime fans and those meeting the little prince for the first time!

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A Look Inside The Little Prince Pop-Up (French language edition)
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The Little Prince	The Little Prince on Asteroid B-612
He carefully raked out his active volcanoes.	What a peculiar planet! It's all dry and sharp and hard.

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From School Library Journal

Grade 4 Up—Saint-Exupéry's little prince, interplanetary traveler and ingenuous seeker of that which is most important in life, returns in an elegant pop-up edition with unabridged text. The original artwork has been repositioned and redesigned to incorporate movable sculptures, turning wheels, and other visual effects. Almost every spread features an illustration, each carefully placed to add to the story's pacing and augment its impact. For example, readers' first glimpse of the little prince's tiny planet is dramatically presented via an illustration that spins upright as the page is turned. The boy's recounting of his relationship with his beloved yet vexing flower is made more immediate through a series of sequenced flaps, each harboring a tiny pop-up image. A towering 3-D depiction of the protagonist posed atop a mountain peak underscores his sense of loneliness. Delineated with a delicate touch, the paper engineering adds a new dimension to this wistful fairy tale without overpowering it, enhancing the story's subtleties and echoing its sense of wonder.—Joy Fleishhacker, School Library Journal
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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Pop-Up: 64 pages
• Publisher: HMH Books; Pop Dlx Un edition (October 12, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0547260695
• ISBN-13: 978-0547260693
• Product Dimensions: 11.8 x 8.4 x 1.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (46 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,767 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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48 of 48 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Classic Edition of a Classic Tale, November 17, 2009

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Karen Marie "Karen" (Tennessee) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Little Prince Deluxe Pop-Up Book (Pop-Up)

Opening the cover of any new book comes with a feeling of great anticipation, however, the thought of seeing how Exupery's art would be made into pop-up cut-outs accelerated that feeling into one of almost surreal joy. Fortunately, I wasn't disappointed. The illustrations are beautifully rendered and the quality of the materials are to be appreciated. I especially am grateful that the story is completely unabridged, leaving the words and the feelings to carry on to work their magic for years to come.

I've purchased an additional five copies to give as collectible gifts to others whom I know love this tale of life, love and death. It is certainly a must-have edition for any collector of pop-up books, classic children's tales or philosophical classics. I cannot recommend it highly enough.

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A classic just got better., December 27, 2009

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J. Kennedy (KS United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Little Prince Deluxe Pop-Up Book (Pop-Up)

I was initially a bit skeptical when I heard that my favorite book would be published in a pop-up edition. I've always felt that many pop-up books are more novelty than a genuine expression or variation of one of the oldest art forms. Being that The Little Prince is my favorite book, however, I purchased it anyway.

I must admit that part of my skepticism came from my doubts about how well the simple and elegant illustrations from this classic would translate into pop-up art. Were they detailed enough? Interesting or intricate enough to make it worth it? I had thought, in my sadly limited imagination, that the illustrations would not make awe-inspiring pop-ups. As you've already surmised, I was sorely mistaken.

The book, presented unabridged (thank God!) adds another dimension to an already deep and beautiful story. To see the book and its unforgettable characters come to life is a delight. Even some of the more simple illustrations get lifted to another level by the clever designer(s) who had a hand in this book. My favorite passage is Chapter VI when the Little Prince reveals to our narrator how he loves sunsets and once saw forty-four in one day. The chapter is brief and sad, and the illustration that accompanies it equally so. To be able to make the sun set myself (and then to watch it rise again on the other side of his planet) was an exercise in simple joy.

If you love this story or know someone who does, I highly recommend this book. The pop-up pages aren't a novelty; they're an extension of an already treasured and lovely story for both children AND grown-ups.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars the little prince, November 28, 2009

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vovo connie - See all my reviews

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This review is from: The Little Prince Deluxe Pop-Up Book (Pop-Up)

i bought this for my 6yr old grandchild. it's the type of book to keep forever. beautifully illustrated am thinking of buying one for my self. good buy