The Princess and the Kiss Storybook Hardback

"The Princess and the Kiss" is an outstanding book for any family who is striving to show their children, from an early age, the value of purity and integrity. In a very tasteful manner, even a small child can follow the plight of the princess who hopes for a suitor who will be worthy of her kiss (her "precious possession")and her hand in marriage. She dare not share her kiss with a man who shows himself as self-centered; her gift is too valuable to be wasted on these. She waits for the "hero" who is humble and generous -- and capable of authentic love -- and at last she can safely entrust her kiss to him. Hence, there are several valuable themes in this book: purity (and the preciousness of it); self-esteem (where the princess recognizes and values the gift of herself, and discerns who is worthy of her gift); the value of integrity and simplicity above vanity and superficiality; and the classic fairy tale ending where good has the ultimate triumph. All of these mature lessons(that will also benefit adults!)can be joyfully highlighted for children with this one book, and the simple text and delightful illustrations make it effortless to teach some truths that are often neglected

My 6 year old daughter loves princess stories. I hesitate reading them to her because the message portrayed is that you need to be beautiful and marry a handsome, wealthy, charming prince in order to live happily ever after. This book is a refreshingly stark contrast in that it discusses the importance of waiting to "give away your kiss" and to give it away in marriage only after you have carefully screened your potential mate's character. I really love how this book portrays typical suitors that have the potential to sweep any young girl off her feet. The rich suitor, the charming suitor, the physically attractive and strong suitor, and the romantic suitor all are rejected by the young princess. The one who is chosen is the one who admires her character and who also has a servant's heart. This book combined with the True Princess book (which focuses on the character of the princess) are excellent in combating the belief that you need to be physically beautiful and marry a wealthy, strong, handsome, charming prince in order to be happy.

This book is just amazing! It is beautifully done - the illustrations are wonderful, the writing is excellent, and the story is done in such a way as to really touch you - heart and soul. We use this book to teach both our daughters and son about purity and its importance. This book presents this issue in a way that small children can understand and it builds a foundation that will be very easy for us to expand upon as they mature. What a gift this book is in a culture where we are surrounded and overwhelmed by the most impure of things! We are teaching our children to disdain the cultural messages that surround them [and at this tender age, we protect them from those messages and images to the extent we possibly can]. We are teaching our children to follow God - the only thing that really matters. The Princess and the Kiss is a precious book - a story of the real value of purity [for both girls AND boys], told in such a way that it still brings tears to my eyes every time I read it - even after dozens and dozens of readings! This book has become our standard gift for Christmas and Birthdays for all the precious little girls and boys we know and love - and every single one that has recieved this book has *adored* it and their parents were very grateful. You can't go wrong with this one!

Dear Parent!HOW RARE!!!We looked near and far for a book like this!Christian parents are deeply concerned with raising their daughters to be pure for marriage. Where on earth can you find books or movies to help reinforce these beautiful ideals that the Lord has given us? How do you raise your precious daughter to be a Proverbs 31 woman... a virtuous woman? This book was one of two we finally found. It focussed on the ages 3 to 12. Nice age range! Our girl is 9. How do you talk about sex without actually dealing with the complex things they are not ready for yet? A book like this gets to the -root- now... you deal with the nitty gritty later when they are better prepared to deal with it. The words used are not sexual in any form in this book. We also recommend:- The True Princess by A. Hunt- Items from "Pearables" website. (also for boys!)- Items from "Doorposts" website. (also for boys!)- "Christian-courtship" website. (If your girl is older!)Enjoy! And happy hunting for products that instill healthy modesty, christian etiquette, honor and such!!!

Recently while at a weekend Peer Education Training event at Harsens Island, Michigan, I was introduced by the trainer to this wonderful book, "The Princess and the Kiss," by Jennie Bishop. I was SO VERY IMPRESSED with its message, I bought it for each of my seven grandchildren, who are all under the age of 12. Our's is a sacred responsibility to help our children learn who they are, where they came from, why they are on this earth, and where they are going when they leave. This outstanding story helps them understand WHO they are, that they are precious to their parents, and that they can understand and live by principles that will preserve their lives. As a registered nurse and adolescent health coordinator in a community health center, I see first hand every day the devastation when parents do not teach their children of their divine nature, and when children make choices that break with family values that have preserved trust throughout time. Thank you Jennie Bishop for conveying this is such a wonderful way. You are my hero! I will be buying this book again and again to give as a gift to new parents.