"The Little Prince"

A Child's World Misunderstood by Adults In the first chapter of The Little Prince, I was immediately drawn to the innocent yet helpless story. At six, the narrator, inspired by a book illustration of a boa constrictor swallowing an animal, draws a picture of the snake with a full belly, eager to share his imagination. However, adults dismiss it as a hat, failing to see the wonder in his vision—a poignant reminder of how grown-ups often lose touch with the magic of childhood.