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The Kiss That Missed
On sale
6th January 2011
Price: £7.99
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.
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.
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Reviews
An enchanting book
A lovely book and sure to become a favourite
The perfect end-of-school or bedtime story that sparkles with humour
A 'wonderfully comic little charmer... Melling's illustrations are as snazzy and as snappy as his prose.'
Utterly endearing
Beautifully illustrated pictures along with humour and charm make this book a bedtime favourite
An original and charismatic tale ... The illustrations couldn't be better
It's funny and original and an absolute delight to read aloud - a perfect bedtime read.
An absolute delight to read aloud -- a perfect bedtime story
Full of humour and lovingly illustrated -- altogether delightful
A touching tale about the power of love.
Brightly attractive drawing and colouring that are an irresistible invitation to enjoy The Kiss that Missed
The text is lively but it is the comic book style illustrations that steal the show.
Perfect for building new readers' confidence -- and wonderful to share
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.
Truly sumptuous drawings ... Even older children will enjoy this
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