Le Petit Prince, French Edition (Folio Junior, Gallimard)
✓ Product data checked October 19, 2026
This is the French-language edition of The Little Prince, in the Folio Junior collection from Gallimard. Amazon US files it under Children's Books, in the Language Study > French category, and the French text of the listing describes a small boy met in the desert who asks for a drawing of a sheep, the strange planets he visits and the author's watercolors. It is about 5 x 7 inches and weighs roughly 5.6 oz. Rated 4.8 across more than 18,000 reviews on Amazon US, at about $21.
Why it makes a good gift
Best for : A French learner or French speaker who would like the story in its original language
Best occasion : Christmas, a birthday, a gift for a French class or a francophile
Why it works : The book is the original French text, so it works as a gift for someone learning the language as well as a reread for a fan: Amazon lists it under Language Study > French. The listing describes the author's watercolors and the story of the little prince on his planets. Rated 4.8 across more than 18,000 reviews, at about $21.
Avoid if : The person does not read French: the listing says French Edition and the text is not translated. For an English reader, look for an English edition instead.
For
Kids, Friend, Her, Him
Budget
$$ — Affordable
Frequently asked questions
Is this the English version?
No. The listing title says French Edition and the text is in French, so it is for someone who reads French or is learning it.
Who is it for?
A French learner, a French-speaking reader, or a fan of the story who wants the original language. Amazon files it under Language Study > French.
Does it have illustrations?
The listing text mentions the author's watercolors.
