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The Kiss That Missed: Small Format

The Kiss That Missed: Small Format

by David Melling (Author)

Synopsis

The kiss flies out of the window, the prince is distraught and the hapless knight is sent into the deep dark forest to fetch the kiss back.What will he encounter there? A captivating fairy tale quest that makes a perfect bedtime story.

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More Information

Format: Hardcover
 Pages: 32
 Publisher: Hodder Children's Books
Published: 05 Jan 2006
ISBN 10: 0340911476
ISBN 13: 9780340911471
Children’s book age: 0-5 Years

Media Reviews
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
Author Bio
David Melling was born in Oxford. His father was a sculptor and David inherited his artistic leanings. David has received much recognition for his artistic talent. His first book 'Brilliant the Dinosaur' (Pavilion) was shortlisted for the 1994 Smarties Book Award and 'What's that Noise?' was longlisted for the Kate Greenaway Award. More recently, The Kiss That Missed was shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Award. His recent picture book, The Tale of Jack Frost was animated and shown on BBC1 on Christmas Day with a voice over by Hugh Laurie. David Melling is married and lives with his wife and two children in Oxfordshire.