Among the Stars
Yesterday my cousin mentioned something about the Harry Potter books and how so many children (and adults) have read it and love it, and how it's probably thought of as a 'classic' already.
I haven't read the Harry Potter books, and don't have plans to, so it made me wonder what children's book I considered great. I came up with my answer today, Le Petit Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. Though it is labled a children's book, I consider it to be more of philosophical work that can be enjoyed by readers of any age. It is a simple read that captures the mind and the heart.
"voici mon secret. Il est très simple : on ne voit bien qu'avec le coeur. L'essentiel est invisible pour les yeux."
"And now here is my secret, a very simple secret: It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye."
If you too wish to give it a read, and a look (the pictures are included), I found both a french copy (original language) and an english version on the net.
Le Petit Prince
The Little Prince
I haven't read the Harry Potter books, and don't have plans to, so it made me wonder what children's book I considered great. I came up with my answer today, Le Petit Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. Though it is labled a children's book, I consider it to be more of philosophical work that can be enjoyed by readers of any age. It is a simple read that captures the mind and the heart.
"voici mon secret. Il est très simple : on ne voit bien qu'avec le coeur. L'essentiel est invisible pour les yeux."
"And now here is my secret, a very simple secret: It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye."
If you too wish to give it a read, and a look (the pictures are included), I found both a french copy (original language) and an english version on the net.
Le Petit Prince
The Little Prince