The Little Prince and other stories

wolshouse | 19:36 Sun 05th Mar 2006 | Arts & Literature

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A book I had when very young with the above title. The prince and his entourage crossed a stream and all turned into goldfish....but it all turned out alright in the end! As the title suggests, there were other stories in the book, but the illustrations were magic and I wonder if anyone has a copy. Thank you.

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rosyrussell

There is a story by St Exupery called The Little Prince (translated from the original French) but I dont think that has goldfish in it -

wolshouse

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Thank you rosyrussell. Unfortunately the author won't ring a bell with me as I was too young, but I don't think the one you mention will be it, although I shall research it on the web. Thanks again.

spacechimp

Could it be "the happy prince and other stories" written by Oscar Wilde? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Happy_Prince_and_Other_Stories

spacechimp

If this is so then it is available on ebay, illustrated. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Wilde-The-Happy-Prince-and-other-Stories-1968-1st-EdTh_W0QQitemZ7012375246QQcategoryZ29223QQssPageNameZWD2VQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem#ebayphotohosting

wolshouse

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Thank you spacechimp, I see I am going to be busy tomorrow.

spacechimp

I hope you win the auction :)

spacechimp

Did you get it?

wolshouse

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spacechimp: No, I didn't bid as it was not the book I remembered. The one I'm looking for was an oblong shape, more wide than high with beautiful illustrations in full colour on shiny paper - I think the pictures were possibly more appealing than the stories. I hesittate to say that I am talking of nearly 60 years ago! What an admision!

spacechimp

But was it "the happy prince and other stories"? I could have a look for it.