Itas bedtime, but the little princeas goodnight kiss from his dad, the king, has gone astray. It has missed the little princeas cheek, drifted out the window, and escaped into the forest. The brave and fearless knight is sent out on a mission to retrieve it. This whimsically funny picture storybook, originally published by Barronas several seasons ago in hardback, is more popular today than ever. Now itas available in a new paperback edition with every word of its original text and every one of the memorably funny color illustrations. " Praise from the critics: " aReaders will find both the text and the playful, color cartoon illustrations amusing. Melling captures great expressions in his caricatures of the bewildered prince, the terrified knight and horse, and the gleeful royal family when the kiss is returned. The tale is refreshingly original and relevant, showing a busy family full of love." " aSchool Library Journal " aThe humorous narrative... delivers its message in a lighthearted way.a " aHorn Book Guide " aThe bold, bright illustrations make this a fun read any time, but the story is definitely bedtime material.a " aSanta Maria Sun (Santa Maria, CA) " a. . . funny picture book for little princes everywhere. . . . This aKissa doesnat miss a thing.a " aThe Midwest Book Review "