The Kiss That Missed - by David Melling (Hardcover)

About the Book

When the King is in a hurry one night, his goodnight kiss to the Little Prince goes astray, rattles around Little Prince's bedroom, and flies out the window into the dark forest. The King orders the Knight to climb on his horse, ride into the forest, and bring back the kiss. But the forest is filled with spooky things that frighten both the Knight and his horse. Makes an ideal bedtime story. Full-color illustrations.

Book Synopsis

A heartwarming and cute bedtime story about a busy king whose goodnight kiss to his son flies right out the window. When the king is in a hurry, his goodnight kiss to the little prince goes astray. It flies out the window and floats into the dark forest! The king must do something!

The perfect book for anyone looking for:

• a sweet bedtime story for children!
• fun read aloud books for kids!

He orders the knight to climb on his horse, ride into the forest, and bring back the kiss. But the forest is filled with spooky things that frighten both the knight and his horse. How will they ever succeed in bringing the kiss back to the castle? This funny story features atmospheric and richly colored illustrations on every page. It makes a great bedtime story for kids who are about the same age as the little prince.

Review Quotes

The humorous narrative, matched by the slightly goofy illustrations, delivers its message in a lighthearted way.

--Horn Book Guide, July-December 2002

Readers will find both the text and the playful, color, cartoon illustrations amusing. Melling captures great expressions in his caricatures of the bewildered prince, the terrified knight and horse, and the gleeful royal family when the kiss is returned. The tale is refreshingly original and relevant, showing a busy family full of love.
-- Be Astengo (Alachua County Library, Gainesville, FL) School Library Journal

, 2002