The little prince, a novella penned by writer Antoine de saint-exupery remains across the world, one of the most intriguing and loved translations from French. It is a simple story of an aviator stranded in a desert and his subsequent encounter with an alien that has travelled from his home, an asteroid; and yet it transforms into a great parable that transcends time and region. The hand-drawn illustrations made the author himself add to the charm of this timeless classic that to this day, continues to mesmerise kids and adults alike.