Is The Little Prince among your favorite books?

It appears to be among Rav Aviner's In response to someone's question if the book should be avoided by Jews because of the Christian themes in it, he answers, on the contrary:
It includes moral lessons of value to all mankind. This work is read all over the world. It has been translated into 180 languages and dialects, and has been ranked number four on the list of the world’s best books from the last hundred years. It success derives from its having been written in a simple, endearing style suited to children. Its messages are profound, and are expressed in the form of symbols meant for adults.
Moreover, it encourages the adult to go back to the child within him and not to lose the innocence of childhood. It contains criticism about the illogical manner in which adults behave, in that they forget the simple truths:
“That's the way they are. You must not hold it against them. Children should be very understanding of grown-ups. But, of course, those of us who understand life couldn't care less about numbers!”

He more at http://www.ravaviner.com/2010/01/little-prince-as-moral-tract.html

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