The Princess and the Kiss: A Story of God's Gift of Purity Hardcover – Picture Book, July 7, 2000

Almost every little girl dreams of being a princess of some sort and has her own version of her own "knight in shining armor" riding on a "white horse". While this book contains no horses with dashing and rich young rider, it is definitely all princess! It bares many similarities to the classic fairy tale: a princess in need of her own personal hero. However, the book puts a needed and refreshing twist on the reality of life. Instead of falling over the first guy who shows interest in her (thereby giving away her precious purity and committing to life with a young man too hastily), this young princess is a wise one, looking at the character of each young man in question. In classic fairytale fashion, many outwardly appealing men and their marriage offers fall short of her standards. The princess despairs, as does every girl at one point in life, but the virtue of waiting and the contentment of waiting on God's time becomes a serious theme. In the end, she is rewarded for her wait and the humble farmer - committed, loving, godly and pure - comes to be HER hero.Little girls in this day and age are bombarded with lies about boys, how to act around them and what should be expected of them. TV, media, books and sadly even peers, influence these young and vulnerable hearts to think that they need to be willing to give up the precious gifts God has bestowed on them in order to get what they want. This book instead paints the picture of godly purity: encouraging young girls - and their impressionable hearts - to wait, look at reality and above all, look to the Lord who has a perfect plan for her if she's willing to follow.May this book be a blessing in your house as it has been in ours! We have used this not only in our home but I (as a summer camp counselor) have had the chance to share the story (and it was enjoyed!) with many young girls over the last two years. Praise be to God for using Mrs. Bishop as a tool to reach out to the young girls.

I bought this for my daughter when she was young and the thoughts stuck with her all growing up. Now I buy it for my nieces. Such a sweet story and teaching.

loved this book when i found it years ago. i have been introducing it to my 4 and 5 year old this year. we have talked about the glowing light and how it is called a kiss but doesnt look like one. it was a fun way to talk about their bodies and how they are special and unique and precious. I used it as a body safety talk by likening the mom and dad keeping the kiss safe with 'your body is yours and no one is to look or touch it accept in certain times and places until your big enough to do it yourself." also talking about why they have to keep their clothes on and can't answer the door naked. hehe. no the book doesn't address these, it just shows a princess waiting for a guy. and waiting. and waiting. and waiting.but its pretty. and there are other books that will address living your life and not waiting around for a man, we read those too.don't use this as a purity book if your not willing to actually address whatever purity your trying to convey. i know to many people who think they could get pregnant from a kiss and this might make that one aspect of sexuality to important if your not willing to talk, but it can be a great talking book.. if your willing. (also if you look carefully you will find one old man on almost every page with the suiters who seems to be pointing out wisdom about that suitor love that)

Love the condition it’s in. This was read to me as a little girl, and now I can read it to my daughter!

As an EXTREMELY picky traditional Catholic homeschooler, I usually have a difficult time finding books that are in sync with keeping our children pure and innocent yet also preparing them for the world. This book does both. Even thought the book is not Catholic, it is very Christian and has nothing contrary to the Catholic faith in my opinion. Quite the contrary, it backs up exactly what I want to teach my daughter, and in a beautiful, innocent, and captivating way. The illustrations are absolutely beautiful and my 4 year old daughter just LOVED the book. The two younger toddler boys happened to like them alot as well, even if they don't understand the finer details! The wonderful thing about this book is that it goes the "extra mile". Not only does it teach that in order to keep your purity you must keep your virginity, but it also (rightly) teaches that there's alot more to purity than just not going that "last step", but that saving your "kiss" is an honorable thing also to be treasured. Highly recommend!

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.

I found this book in a local Christian store and absolutely loved it. I gifted it to my granddaughter and had to order another for my God daughter. A must have in every home to teach young girls about purity and the value of waiting for the right man God has for them. Kindgdom truths for every Princess to wait for her Prince. I am ordering the authors other book for boys. Esquire & the Scroll for my grandson. The life lessons that accompany to teach children right from scriptures in a beautifully illustrated and wonderful story. Brought joy and tears to my eyes. How I wish I had this story growing up.

Both my girls, ages 4 and 6, like to read this one over and over again. I like the fact that they're not being taught to give up their kisses to any boy they think is cute. I would recommend it, even if I think the art is boring to look at.

Came across this book and was impressed with the story line and the beautiful illustrations. A must in the home library.

Ich kann dieses Buch empfehlen. Es lässt sich leicht übersetzen. Trotzdem wäre es notwendig, dass es auch auf deutsch erscheint. Dieses Thema ist ja praktisch in Deutschland garnicht präsent.

This is really recommended for family. When I first read it, to my daughter and son, I cried. I realized no one told me about before when I was young about God’s gift of purity. That I now know that i have a part for my daughter and son’s taking care of their God’s gift of purity.

A perfect fairy tail story, but with an oh so important message for girls and women alike. I have read and re-read this story with my daughter. The study guide 'Life lessons from the Princess and the Kiss' is also really good, and my daughter and I are about the go through it for the second time now she's a bit older. I would say the presentation would appeal to girls up to the age of 11.

Wow wow wow this book made me cry when first reading it to our daughter this is an absolute must for any family raising a little princess what a beautiful way to introduce the concept of purity