Friday, April 3, 2026

Schools ! Let's celebrate the 80th Anniversary of the Publicationof the Le Petit Prince in France !

 




Le Petit Prince

Le Petit Prince fête 80 ans (publication enFrance)

Antoine de Saint-Exupéry



By the way. April 2, 2026 The Little Prince celebrates 80 years since its publication in France, a book by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry that has touched millions of readers with over 18 million copies sold in France and translations into more than 650 languages and dialects. 

It have been published first in the United States in 1943.


This anniversary year honors French literary heritage, the universal appeal of the story, and the creativity it continues to inspire around the world. Antoine de Saint-Exupéry (Author), MinaLima (Illustrator) 









To celebrate the 80th anniversary of the book and the 25th anniversary of the MinaLima studioan interactive illustrated edition released on April 2, 2026. Designers Miraphora Mina and Eduardo Lima, known for their graphic work on the Harry Potter films, have created nearly a hundred new illustrations and spectacular pop-up animations. 


This worldwide edition will allow readers to rediscover The Little Prince in an immersive and unprecedented way.











💖Le Petit Prince an interactive illustrated edition :







Le Petit Prince
Antoine de Saint-Exupéry 
MinaLima (Illustrator)






Le Petit Prince
Antoine de Saint-Exupéry 
MinaLima (Illustrator)



📨Some resources for teachers & students :


  • La Poste will unveil a special philatelic release featuring a commemorative stamp printed in 700,000 copies, a collector’s booklet of 1.5 million copies, a holiday activity book, and NFTs inspired by the world of the book, these stamps will be presented in preview at the Paris-Philex fair from June 11 to 13 and available in 600 post offices across France, allowing fans and families to celebrate this anniversary in their everyday lives.

  • Throughout the year, the Monnaie de Paris will offer collectible coins and mini-medals celebrating the world of The Little Prince. The flagship collection will be launched on April 14, 2026, and these limited-edition creations highlight the significance of the work in French cultural heritage and showcase its universal values.






Le Petit Prince

Musical tale

 https://www.lepetitprince.com/


  • The musical tale brings to life the iconic characters from Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s masterpiece: a talking fox, a delicate rose, a solitary king, a lamplighter… and, of course, the Little Prince, with his gentle melancholy and mystery. Narrated by Denis Podalydès, the show takes audiences of all ages on a poetic and universal journey.

Note: Open to all from age 6, the performance lasts 1 hour and 10 minutes and will be presented in two shows: Friday, April 17 at 8 PM and Sunday, April 19 at 3 PM at Salle Cortot, 78 rue Cardinet, 75017 Paris.





  • Odyssée Immersive

On April 6, 2026, The Little Prince celebrates its 80th anniversary! On this occasion, it returns in a spectacular immersive version at the Bassins des Lumières and the Carrières des Lumières.

Designed as a true visual and sound odyssey, the exhibition immerses visitors in the heart of the story.

  • Some thoughts

Teachers have wonderful and different resources to include into their curricula to explore this eternal and lovely book Le Petit Prince at their Languages classes.


Why not a transcurricular project with other colleaguesm foe exemple Music,  French language, Deseign (Arts)...


G-Souto 

03.04.2026

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