The Kiss That Missed: Small Format
No. of pages 32
Published: 2006
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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 2006 by Hachette Children's Group .
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.
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1. A 'wonderfully comic little charmer ... Melling's illustrations are as snazzy and as snappy as his prose.' - THE GUARDIAN 2 'The text is lively but it is the comic book-style illustrations that steal the show.' - JUNIOR 3 'A touching tale about the power of love.' - WATERSTONES BOOKS QUARTERLY 'It's funny and original and an absolute delight to read aloud - a perfect bedtime read.' - THE PARENT'S GUIDE An ideal bedtime book ... This delightful tale is a true charmer ... Melling's witty illustrations are packed with imaginative detail, including the masterly touch of a delicate golden line tracing the swerling path of the kiss. - The Scotsman