The UKLA provides the following description of the book:

This handsome book is a biography of Antoine de Saint Exupéry author of The Little Prince. It tells the story of a remarkable life very astutely, picking out the aspects which will appeal greatly to children. The innovative design of each page enhances the text, often making the scope of the story even more intense. This ravishing book is a fine tribute to a remarkable man.

The UKLA, founded in 1963, is a registered charity, which has as its sole object the advancement of education in literacy. It is committed to promoting good practice nationally and internationally in literacy and language teaching and research.

The Pilot and the Little Prince was also one of the winners of the New York Times 2014 Best Illustrated Children’s Books Awards.

The complete shortlist can be found here.