The king is in too much of a hurry to stop for his son's bedtime. He rushes past and blows a kiss, but it misses! The kiss flies out of the window, the prince is distraught and the hapless knight is send into the deep dark forest to fetch it back. What will he encounter there?
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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 20021207)
'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 20021207)
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 20021207)
'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 20021207)
Brightly attractive drawing and colouring are an irresistable invitation to enjoy The Kiss That Missed.
(School Librarian 20110701)About the Author
David Melling was born in Oxford. His father was a sculptor and David inherited his artistic leanings. David has received much recognition for his artistic talent. His book 'Brilliant the Dinosaur' (Pavillion) was shortlisted for the 1994 Smarties Book Award and 'What's that Noise?' was longlisted for the Kate Greenaway Award. He is married and lives with his wife and daughter in Oxfordshire.
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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful
By bobbathejobba
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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
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By JB
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I bought this book for my year 1 class as a story with a fantasy setting. It met all our expectations. The story has a simple theme that the children ( all 4 and 5 year olds) could relate to. They loved the idea that a kiss could roam the countryside changing lives. The discussions the story provoked were fantastic and allowed the children to use their imagination.
This story would also provide a gentle goodnight story for any young children.
All in all we loved it.
This story would also provide a gentle goodnight story for any young children.
All in all we loved it.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By BlueSky
Format:Paperback
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. I would say the book is ideal for children 3-6.
Personally I could read it over and over - so it's a good thing my children like it too!
Personally I could read it over and over - so it's a good thing my children like it too!
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
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!
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By KP
Format:Paperback
My two daughters, 3 and 5yrs, both like this book. It's got great illustrations, with plenty of humour. It has been read many, many times.
By Lucy Powell
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
My son loves these stories, there is lots to look at in the illustrations and we see new things each time we read it. We used to rent this book from the library, but we had it out so often that I decided that it was time to add it to our own library. I was so glad that they have made this into an ebook, now we can take it everywhere.
By genny
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
It is used like said, but in good conditions, it arrived non too soon, but in good times. I'm satisfied.
By Ali Sid
Format:Paperback
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. Add that together with Melling's fantastic illustrations and here's a huge hit. My son (who is 'knight-crazy') adored the theme, and every night now (before bed) for the last two months we've sent kisses that either hit or miss. The page in the forest where the kids have to recognise the hidden creatures is so beautifully illustrated that I am in awe of this (new to me) author and illustrator. I regard books (and their authors) by the pleasure and learning my kid gets from them, so this one gets five full stars!
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Very good book
Thank you for a very good quality book. The children have enjoyed reading this story time and time again .
Published 4 months ago by Miss J Stables
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Good father / son story
I got this book for my three year old grandson, for his father to read to him. The best test is always whether the child wants it read to him again, and again. He did. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Marjan
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Stunning illustrations & great story
All members of the family enjoy this book. I first came across this book in my local library and since then I've bought my own copies & copies for others as gifts. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Mr. John A. Evans
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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 18 months ago by Fleur Barr
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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 21 months ago by David Allsopp
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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 on 13 Jun 2011 by Alicadabra
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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 on 30 Oct 2010 by sarahara
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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 on 1 July 2010 by alfie archie
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