Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

Imagine a grown-up who loved to write stories and fly airplanes! That was Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. He was born a long, long time ago in France. When he grew up, he became a pilot, flying mail all over the world. He flew over big oceans and faraway lands, seeing incredible things. These adventures gave him ideas for his wonderful books.

Antoine didn't just fly planes; he wrote about his adventures! He wrote books like 'Southern Mail' and 'Night Flight.' His most famous book is 'The Little Prince.' It's about a boy who travels from a tiny planet. The book is full of wise words and beautiful drawings. It's like a fairy tale for grown-ups and kids alike, teaching us about friendship and what's important in life.

When there was a big war called World War II, Antoine wanted to help. He was a pilot for his country, France. He flew his plane to look for enemies. Even though he was getting older and not feeling his best, he still bravely flew missions. He wanted to protect his home. His flying skills were very important during this difficult time.

One day, Antoine went on a flying mission and never came back. His plane disappeared over the sea. Everyone was very sad. For many years, nobody knew what happened. Then, a long, long time later, parts of his plane were found! It's still a mystery how he disappeared, but his stories and his spirit live on.