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The Kiss That Missed


No. of pages 32

Published: 2012

Great for age 3-10 years

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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.

 

 

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book has been graded for interest at 3-5 years.

There are 32 pages in this book.

This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).

This book was published in 2012 by Hodder & Stoughton General Division .

David Melling was born in Oxford where his father was a sculptor. He lived in Italy for some time and is now married with a baby daughter.

 

This book has been nominated for the following awards:

Keystone to Reading Award - Primary School
This book was recognised in the Primary School category by the Keystone to Reading Book Award.

Kate Greenaway Award
The Kate Greenaway Medal is a prestigious annual award presented in the United Kingdom to honour outstanding illustration in children's literature. Established in 1955, the award is named after the famous Victorian illustrator and author Kate Greenaway, who is celebrated for her charming and distinctive illustrations in children's books. The Kate Greenaway Medal aims to recognize and celebrate exceptional illustrations in children's books, highlighting the critical role that visual storytelling plays in engaging young readers. The award is open to any book that is illustrated for children and published in the UK during the eligibility period. This includes various genres, such as picture books, graphic novels, and illustrated stories. A panel of judges reviews submissions to select the shortlist of nominated titles. The judging criteria focus on artistic merit, originality, and the ability to enhance the story being told. The shortlisted titles are announced each year, and the winner is selected from this list

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 GUIDE

The text is lively but it is the comic book-style illustrstions 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. Melling's witty drawings are packed with imaginative detail. - The Scotsman

A touching tale about the power of love. - WATERSTONES BOOKS QUARTERLY