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| Princess & the Kiss: A Story of God's Gift of Purity | 
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| Author: Jennie Bishop
Publisher: Warner Press
Category: Book
List Price: $12.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (65 reviews)
Sales Rank: 3243
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Hardcover
Reading Level: Ages 4-8
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 32
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 11.2 x 8.6 x 0.4
ISBN: 0871628686
UPC: 730817305400
EAN: 9780871628688
ASIN: 0871628686
Publication Date: July 2000
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| Customer Reviews:
 A very bizarre book -- not for preschoolers, better for teens. June 1, 2007
32 out of 32 found this review helpful
The Princess and the Kiss: A Story of God's Gift of Purity was written by Jennie Bishop for her daughters. She explains her goal on the back cover of the book: "I asked God how I could teach my young daughters the value of their purity, how I could begin in their early years to stress the importance and beauty of saving themselves for marriage."
The story, like most fairy tales, begins with a wonderful castle in a majestic kingdom. There a princess is born to the king and queen. On the day of her birth they give her a very special gift from God -- "her first kiss." The king and queen take care of her kiss while she is growing and, when she is old enough, they give it to her and explain how special it is. "This kiss is yours to keep ... or to give away, as you see fit." Her father warns her to use wisdom and save her kiss for the man she will marry.
Eventually suitors come calling. One is prideful and full of himself. Another is rich and another romantic. The princess finds reasons to dismiss them all. None are good enough for her kiss. Finally a poor farmer approaches her. He has nothing to give her but his very first kiss, which he has saved just for her. They are married and live happily ever after.
The book concludes by quoting 1 Timothy 1:5 -- "Love ... comes from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith." (NIV)
Preston McDaniels does a fantastic job as illustrator. The pages are filled with pastel colors, regal details and enchanting characters. Perfectly fitting for the tone of the story.
What I Like: The concept. It is important to teach children the value of purity. The author has tackled a difficult subject for a young audience. I love the illustrations! I wish they were more colorful, but they are so classic and beautiful.
What I Dislike: I found this book very odd. The intended audience is far too young for such a detailed metaphor. It's confusing. Does this mean we shouldn't kiss anyone? What if we find a good man who has already given away his "kiss"? Do only poor people know the value of their "kisses"? The story, I felt, was too simplistic in its conclusions. I have friends who love this book and read it often to their preschoolers. I love the idea of teaching the lesson early, but feel this book is more appropriate for older girls: tweens and above. I still haven't read it to our daughter(three years old).
Overall Rating: For the suggested age range: Poor. For teengagers: Good.
Age Appeal: 4-8 (according to the publisher), but I recommend 10 and above.
Tanya -- Christian Children's Book Review (CCBReview *dot* blogspot)
 We love this book May 14, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
My daughter and I love this book. I purchased it for her First Holy Communion and have given it to all of my nieces for their Baptism gifts. My daughter just thinks that Prince Peacock is hillarious. What makes me feel good is that while she is laughing at the wonderful characters she is also learning about how precious the gift of purity is and learning to wait for the RIGHT prince to come along before she gives away her FIRST KISS.
Precious and powerful - highly recommend April 25, 2007
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
Beautiful story of the importance and value of purity and chastity - great illustrations, and easy enough to read for a young person probably in the middle elementary school years. The book is not "preachy" but it does communicate clearly that God's design for relationships is abstinence until marriage. If young people are to return to this ideal standard, they must capture the vision for purity at a young age and cherish that vision though the tumultuous teens and chaotic college years. Christian parents should be encouraging their children from the youngest ages to pursue God with all their heart, mind and soul and to appreciate one of the greatest gifts that God has given each of us which we can one day give to the one we marry. Highly recommended.
Princess & the Kiss: A Story of God's Gift of Purity February 21, 2007
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
As our daughters struggle with dating in a modern world, I wish we had read this book with them when they were little. Together we read and discussed "I Kissed Dating Goodbye", but by then the world had already begun to impress it's views. Yes, they're bodies will be pure before marriage, but what of their hearts? They've started to callous because they've been broken once already. This book illustrates to the reader that a "first kiss" is a precious gift worthy only of a true prince. The "first kiss" is a fresh approach to God's gift of purity. This is a must have second book (Scripture 1st) for your daughter's library. Order several and give them to your daughter's friends.
There should be more books like this! January 9, 2007
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
We found this book a wonderful tool to reinforce the importance of patience when it comes to choosing a mate. It is a beautifully told and illustrated story that reminds girls that God has a plan for them and their bodies if they will just trust God and wait. I especially liked how although the princess in the illustrations is pretty, she does not look like the usual Barbie/Disney princess. Our daughters (we don't have any sons) love the book as much as we do. But I also used the book as part of a Sunday School lesson, and the boys responded very positively to the message the story held for them as well.
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