In the midst of World War II, the French pilot Antoine de Saint-Exupéry wrote and illustrated this "fairy tale for children," his confession for more humanity in a world of unrest. One day, many, many years ago, a pilot has to make an emergency landing in the middle of the desert. The next morning, he is awakened by a voice. It is the little prince, who has left his planet with the three volcanoes and the vain rose in search of a friend. Translated into over 180 languages and dialects worldwide, Saint-Exupéry's bestseller has captivated generations of readers. Now we can also read the special secret of the fox in Basel German: "This is now my secret. It is very simple: One sees well only with the heart. What is essential is invisible to the eye.".