David Melling

In my opinion, this is a really cute book for kids. I personally like fairy tales, so I liked the plot of the story. It was a cute idea to make the conflict about a kiss that flew out of the window and a knight was sent to retrieve it and he had to overcome his fears of the woods and the animals in the woods to retrieve it.

I also liked this book because the language used in the story was very descriptive. Especially when describing the woods and the animals they came across when trying to show more get the kiss back. This is good to show students how to describe things and people.

I would say that the message of this story is aimed more at parents rather than students. But the message is something in the form of taking time for the little things. The king blew a kiss goodnight to his son, and it missed. So at the end of the story it talks about how the King promised to always stop being in a hurry. show less

I have always loved this storyline and believe it to be a classic for audiences of all ages. The title page of the story immediately draws readers into the text and piques readers' curiosity. The magical aspects of the text are a great draw for young readers especially and the author does an excellent job of developing the characters described in the text, especially Jack himself. All in all, the author created a plot that set a great pace for read-aloud situations and a message to cherish show more the ones you love for the time you are able to spend with them. show less

Another one that skates on thin ice when it comes to consent. Douglas manhandles a lot of animals in his quest for a hug...

Hilarious for adults (the rabbit scene is unforgettable).
Good for 5 year-olds or younger children if they already love reading, or for story-telling in preschool. Absence of repetitions and rhymes requires some adaptation, but the story and the final are a winner...