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The Princess and the Kiss: A Story of God's Gift of Purity [Book with Audio] (The Princess and the Kiss #1)
Bishop provides a wonderful resource for parents and a delight for children in this story of a princess who discovers the value of her first kiss and experiences God's gift of purity in a way she never dreamed.
Hardcover, 32 pages
Published
July 8th 2000
by Warner Press
(first published July 2000)
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I adore this book! I picked it out for my high school graduation - my parents were surprised. I hope to someday write a book that is as moving to others as this was to me.
The story illustrates a beautiful picture of how special God's gift of purity is. I love the classical artwork, characters and ultimately the message that it proclaims. It is not your average fairytale. There is no one singing and dancing around about their "true love's kiss." No, this story is a representation of any girl who,...more
The story illustrates a beautiful picture of how special God's gift of purity is. I love the classical artwork, characters and ultimately the message that it proclaims. It is not your average fairytale. There is no one singing and dancing around about their "true love's kiss." No, this story is a representation of any girl who,...more
"In a wonderful castle, on a mountain of splendor, a beautiful princess was born." Her parents welcome her joyfully, and give her a precious treasure, keeping it for her until her maturity. When she becomes a young woman they take her to the tall tower where the special gift is kept, and present her with... her first kiss. She guards it carefully, examining and questioning the many princes who come to ask for it, and finding each one unworthy. She eventually begins to wonder if any man will be f...more
My favorite modern fairytale for girls. I've purchased and given away at least twenty copies with personal inscriptions.
Are you tired of the princess stories where the prince shows up, kisses the princess, and off they ride into the sunset? This book actually empowers girls to exercise more wisdom, discernment and discretion before giving her kiss away to the first handsome, arrogant, or rich prince that shows up on her doorstep. This is the kind of girl-empowerment I can embrace! My three daug...more
Are you tired of the princess stories where the prince shows up, kisses the princess, and off they ride into the sunset? This book actually empowers girls to exercise more wisdom, discernment and discretion before giving her kiss away to the first handsome, arrogant, or rich prince that shows up on her doorstep. This is the kind of girl-empowerment I can embrace! My three daug...more
I heard about this book 7 years ago on a radio program. I made a mental note to myself that one day I would read it to my daughter. Fast forward 7 years... I tracked this book down at a library outside of my county. Now, I have three little girls with whom I can share the book. I just finished reading it to them. I was enraptured by this book. Three quarters of the way through, I broke out into an overwhelmed sob. The author and illustrator truly conveyed the beauty of purity. What a marvelous j...more
Wonderful book for little girls! I have given several to the precious children in my life. I love the illustrations as well as the message behind the book. In the culture we live in today it is rare for people to save their affection for the one they will marry. I feel that if children learn from this book now they can save a lot of heartache in the future. The great thing about this book is that even though it described in a fairy tale it can be reality for anyone. This book also shares with ch...more
The goal of this children's book is to impress upon young girls ("Ages 9-12") to save their "first kiss" for the right guy, and to not give it away prematurely. The "kiss" is a very thinly veiled metaphor for virginity, and is visualized in the story as a glowing orb. The princess in the story does wait, and is rewarded.
It's worth noting that the book doesn't promise that such a guy will come. As the mother explains: "Oh, yes, my dear. I think God will bring a husband to you. But, if he does not...more
It's worth noting that the book doesn't promise that such a guy will come. As the mother explains: "Oh, yes, my dear. I think God will bring a husband to you. But, if he does not...more
I want to embed this story my daughters' hearts to counteract the shallow stories that peers & media will whisper in their ears. It's fairy tale quality keeps the message safe enough for little hearts, not giving them more information than they really need, but sowing seed for fuller understanding as they grow.
It carries three essential messages.
1. Your purity is a precious treasure.
2. Save your purity for the one God will send.
3. Don't be taken in by suitors who lure by lesser values.
It carries three essential messages.
1. Your purity is a precious treasure.
2. Save your purity for the one God will send.
3. Don't be taken in by suitors who lure by lesser values.
What a wonderful book to introduce the topic of romance with your child. It's important to start talking about love early with children, and tools like these are a wonderful way to do it. This book tells the story of a king and queen who kept the princess' kiss safe until she was old enough to choose who to give it to. She met many different suitors, but was wise enough to wait for one who had saved his kiss for her. Love this book!
This was such a sweet beautiful story, and even though a grown young woman when I read it the first time, it was such a blessing and encouragement to me (still is!) in waiting for God's choice for me in marriage and in purity before marriage. :D Like the King, God loves me so much that He wants me to save my special gift of my first kiss for the one He's picked out for me...or to keep and treasure all my life. :)
This is a great story for elementary to middle grade kids, about understanding the virtue of purity. The story is not preachy, and tells the story in a way that kids can easily understand and relate to.
Probably the little girls will like this best, but it should be read to boys too.
No voices required for this one when reading aloud.
Probably the little girls will like this best, but it should be read to boys too.
No voices required for this one when reading aloud.
This was a little new for my kids as I'm not heavily religous. I really liked the message it gives about saving your purity until marriage. This book gives parents a nice opening in discussing how children should wait until they are married before having sex.
Don't worry sex is not mentioned at all. It's in the form of a magic glowing kiss.
Don't worry sex is not mentioned at all. It's in the form of a magic glowing kiss.
Okay, its a children's book :D but I really like this story because its a beautiful demonstration of a very special, real life, thing. The artwork inside this book is also beautiful and well done!
Jul 10, 2010
Christie
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We received this book as a gift for Anna and I love it! It's the perfect way to teach about purity, especially for little girls who love princesses.
Nov 03, 2009
Christina
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Beautiful story for young girls to be warned of the typical boys that will come her way. Also shows a sweet reminder of what the kiss is to represent
Very cute, sweet book for children. The young man saved his special kiss for the Princess just like she did him. It was very sweet.
Book about the importance of chastity. My girls love it. It's so sweet. Recommend to in the library of any little girl.
A kind of allegory about God's gift of purity, and how we should keep it safe for marriage.
A truly lovely children's book about sexual purity. A beautiful gift for a daughter or son.
Awesome! Love it and so do my girls. Epitome of princess tales for girls of any age!
Once upon a time there lived a beautiful princess with a precious treasure...her first kiss. As suitors begin to call, the princess searches for a man who will appreciate her kiss, but all seem too caught up in themselves. Until a poor young farmer comes to the castle and offers her his own first kiss.
I L-O-V-E this story. My father purchased it for me at a homeschool conference several years ago and we still read it together. Thanks to the wise princess in this book (as well as wisdom found in...more
I L-O-V-E this story. My father purchased it for me at a homeschool conference several years ago and we still read it together. Thanks to the wise princess in this book (as well as wisdom found in...more
May 23, 2010
♫♥LEXI♥♫
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
all little girls
Shelves:
read-in-2010
i read this book last night for the little girl i was babysitting...i truly loved it!
Another MUST read for every family with a girl. It's the most fantastic story.
This is an amazing story that all girls should read.
A great book for teaching your daughters about God's plan for purity.
A cute book for little girls. Nice pictures and a good meaning. :D
Jan 26, 2010
Sarah Elizabeth
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2 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
no one
Recommended to Sarah by:
a friend
Shelves:
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This is a great book to use as a group for ages 8-12 - girls too young for "Silver Ring Thing". That was my plan when I bought it, and it's a great book to build from for mothers/daughters to open up that line of communication for families who find the topic of purity an awkward topic.
Lovely "fairy tale" that highlights the beauty of purity.
A cute little story, but so true.
This is a great book for parents that want to talk to their daughters about their choice to honor their bodies and not follow the what society says is normal.
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