The Kiss That Missed
Board Book
$27.30
- Paperback
32 pages
- Release Date
13 March 2012
Summary
The king was in a hurry and blew his son a bedtime kiss…but it missed! The kiss flies out of the window, the prince is distraught and a hapless knight is sent into the deep dark forest to fetch the kiss back. What will he encounter there?
Thus begins this captivating fairy tale quest from the exceptionally talented author and illustrator, David Melling.
Unexpected twists and surprises delight the reader on every spread as the story gallops along with humour and charm. A bedtim…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780340999851 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0340999853 |
| Author: | David Melling |
| Publisher: | Hachette Children's Group |
| Imprint: | Hodder Children's Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 32 |
| Edition: | 10000th |
| Release Date: | 13 March 2012 |
| Weight: | 179g |
| Dimensions: | 274mm x 157mm x 6mm |
| Series: | Hodder Children's Books |
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Critics Review
‘The text is lively but it is the comic book-style illustrstions that steal the show.’
A ‘wonderfully comic little charmer … Mellings 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 GUIDEThe text is lively but it is the comic book-style illustrstions that steal the show. - JUNIORAn 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. Melling’s witty drawings are packed with imaginative detail. - The ScotsmanA touching tale about the power of love. - WATERSTONES BOOKS QUARTERLYAbout The Author
David Melling
David Melling has been shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal and the Smarties Book Award. Before becoming an internationally-acclaimed and best-selling author / illustrator, David worked as a photographer and as an animation artist for films including the much-loved Father Christmas by Raymond Briggs. He was born in Oxford and still lives near the city with his wife and two children. His most popular picture book The Tale of Jack Frost was animated and shown on BBC1 on Christmas Day with a voice over by Hugh Laurie and it was shortlisted for the Pulcinella Award 2005 for ‘Best TV Movie’ category.
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