- Paperback: 32 pages
- Publisher: Hodder Children's Books; New Ed edition (16 Jan 2003)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0340797185
- ISBN-13: 978-0340797181
- Product Dimensions: 27 x 24 x 0.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 71,764 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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'It's funny and original and an absolute delight to read aloud - a perfect bedtime read.' (THE PARENT'S GUIDE )
An ideal bedtime book ... This delightful tale is a true charmer ... Melling's witty illustrations are packed with imaginative detail, including the masterly touch of a delicate golden line tracing the swerling path of the kiss. (The Scotsman )
'Full of unexpected twists and turns The Kiss That Missed is a wonderful literary example of how to temper fearsome episdoes with humour. ... this story is one which will demand endless rereading.' (writeaway.org.uk )
An ideal bedtime book ... This delightful tale is a true charmer ... Melling's witty illustrations are packed with imaginative detail, including the masterly touch of a delicate golden line tracing the swerling path of the kiss. (The Scotsman )
'Full of unexpected twists and turns The Kiss That Missed is a wonderful literary example of how to temper fearsome episdoes with humour. ... this story is one which will demand endless rereading.' (writeaway.org.uk )
Brightly attractive drawing and colouring are an irresistable invitation to enjoy The Kiss That Missed.
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'A touching tale about the power of love.'
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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This picture book tells the story of the King's bedtime kiss for the little prince that misses its intended recipient!
As the kiss heads out the window, the King's knight is sent to track it down through the dark woods encountering all sorts of beasties and a very big and hungry dragon.
Fortunately, the goodnight kiss sends the creatures to sleep, but when it goes up the nose of the dragon it has a rather unexpected result!
Simply wonderful, the illustrations captivate and the way sentences are left hanging over the turn of a page to introduce a pause before a surprise is brilliant.
The humour was spot on for my four year old daughter and it still remains fun depsite re-readings. The audio version (read superbly with great sound effects) remained in the car stereo for some weeks.
Suitable for at least three year's old and upwards.
If you like fun books, I also highly recommend:
"Hiccup. The Viking who was Seasick" by Cressida Cowell
"Spider!" by Bronze Smarties Book Award winner Lydia Monks
"Wolf Academy" by Jonathan Allen
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
My three year old loves this book about how love can change even an angry, hungry dragon's disposition! The illustrations are lovely and fun and the diction always makes my son giggle. It's got just the right combination of moral and magic - a classic!
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A kiss that missed, but a book that hit!!
I find it difficult to believe that this book has only twelve current reviews on Amazon. The story itself is simple and the message is too sweet for for words. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Ali Sid
best kids book ever!
Great kids book, we got his for our friends little children and they love it, under 5's reading I would say though, lovely illustrations. highly recommend.
Published 5 months ago by Fleur Barr
Beautiful and dramatic
A beautiful book from David Melling - a charming story (perhaps a little slushy, but small children won't mind! Read more
Published 8 months ago by David Allsopp
Lovely tale for children (which the adults will enjoy too)
The Kiss That Missed is a lovely story, with quirky touches that make it more fun for the grown-ups too. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Ali Baba
loved by my kids
I bought this book for my year 1 class as a story with a fantasy setting. It met all our expectations. Read more
Published 16 months ago by JB
Kiss that Missed
A delightful story that was loved by my Y1 class.The service offered by the seller was first class and the book arrived 2 days after ordering.
Published 19 months ago by sarahara
Just lovely
This is an utterly charming book with wonderful illustrations. The story is very simple but magical whilst the drawings are full of humour and beautifully drawn. Read more
Published 20 months ago by BlueSky
Charming little story
A charming tale, really nicely written and very captivating. The pictures are lovely and bright and a good talking point too. I intent to buy the other books in the collection. Read more
Published 23 months ago by alfie archie
Nicely illustrated
This is a wonderfully illustrated book with an entertaining and funny story that has a bit of a moral for parents. All in all a good buy.
Published on 13 May 2010 by Marta
dont miss this
My 4 year old and i really enjoy this book..lovely story and beautiful illustration, the size and feel of this book fits the story so well..this is one not to miss
Published on 6 July 2002
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