Reviewed by: Ceil Carey, longtime book discussion leader, retired librarian
Church: Community Christian Church, Yorkville, IL
Introduction
Title: My Kiss Won’t Miss
Author: Lesley Dahlseng
Publisher: Whetword Press LLC
Publication Date: November 2014
Format: Print Book
Length: 32 pages
OVERVIEW
Author Dahlseng’s message is that there is no hiding place from a mother’s goodnight kiss. Even if a child should run away or hide from her, she and her kiss will find her loved one, demonstrating her great love for the child. The illustrations in this book are lovely with the mother looking rather medieval-ish, wearing a long gown with her hair flowing. The text is in rhyme and the story is sweet but may appeal more to the adult reader than to the child. Using such terms as my love and my beloved in reference to a little boy or girl hiding from Mother seems rather over the top and may seem a little strange to today’s children.
ASSESSMENT
Rating (1 to 5)
3 out of 5 stars
Suggested Audience
Preschool through kindergarten
Christian Impact
The author’s message is that nothing can separate us from the love of God. In this story of bedtime kisses, God sends the final one.
Ceil Carey is a retired public library professional, Christian book club leader and Co-President of ECLA.
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