Books

The Kiss That Missed

David Melling, Author

Paperback

Imprint: Hodder Children's Books

Publication date: January 6, 2011

Category: Picture storybooks

ISBN: 9780340999851

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The king is in a hurry and blows his son a bedtime kiss… but it misses. The kiss flies out of the window and a brave knight is sent on a fairytale quest to bring it back.

Since this classic picturebook was published over 10 years ago, it has sold over 300,000 copies and become a favourite bedtime story for boys and girls everywhere.

By the bestselling creator of Hugless Douglas, this delightful tale is filled with humour, charm and bedtime kisses, and is great to read aloud. It is also a fantastic resource for teachers in lessons about fairytales.

Reviews

Punchy and exciting, with plenty of amusing touches that will have adults and children giggling along ... there's a gentle heart, a witty plot, intriguing visual style and funny writing ... warmly recommended

The Bookbag

A 'wonderfully comic little charmer... Melling's illustrations are as snazzy and as snappy as his prose.'

The Guardian

It's funny and original and an absolute delight to read aloud - a perfect bedtime read.

The Parents Guide

The text is lively but it is the comic book style illustrations that steal the show.

Junior

An ideal bedtime book. This delightful tale is a true charmer. Warm, funny and not the least bit soppy, it will be enjoyed by both boys and girls.

The Scotsman

A touching tale about the power of love.

Waterstone's Book Quarterly

Full of humour and lovingly illustrated -- altogether delightful

The Good Book Guide

Truly sumptuous drawings ... Even older children will enjoy this

The Daily Telegraph

An absolute delight to read aloud -- a perfect bedtime story

The Parents Guide

Perfect for building new readers' confidence -- and wonderful to share

Primary Times

An enchanting book

Sunday Express

An original and charismatic tale ... The illustrations couldn't be better

PTA Magazine

The perfect end-of-school or bedtime story that sparkles with humour

Junior Education

Beautifully illustrated pictures along with humour and charm make this book a bedtime favourite

Daily Echo

Brightly attractive drawing and colouring that are an irresistible invitation to enjoy The Kiss that Missed

School Librarian

A lovely book and sure to become a favourite

Early Years Educator

Utterly endearing

BBC Parenting

David Melling

David Melling has been shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal, the Smarties Book Award and the Independent Booksellers Award. His Hugless Douglas books have sold over 2 million copies worldwide, and the loveable brown bear has starred in a World Book Day book as well as his own theatre show. Before becoming an internationally acclaimed author-illustrator, David worked as an animation artist for films including the much-loved Father Christmas by Raymond Briggs. One of his most popular picture books The Tale of Jack Frost was animated and shown on BBC1 on Christmas Day.