Book Review: The Princess and the Kiss
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“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 found with whom she can share it with. Finally, a poor young man humbly approaches the royal family and offers her his best treasure… his first kiss. With her parents’ blessing, she chooses him to be her husband.
This exquisite parable is delivered in a gentle, lyrical manner, and enchantingly illustrated in a style probably influenced by Maurice Sendak. The two kisses are presented as objects so radiant their form cannot be seen, but they illuminate the entire scene in which they appear. This story dramatizes the beauty of pure sexuality, making a persuasive argument for why young people should guard their expressions of romantic love to share them in the protection of covenant. It will appeal more to girls than to boys, but is still a good addition to any child’s library.
Categories: 5 Stars, Age 04-08
Tags: Beauty, Chastity, Christianity, Faithfulness, Honoring Parents, Humility, Loneliness, Love, Marriage, Moral Purity, Obedience, Parables, Parenting, Patience, Princes, Princesses, Respect, Romances, Self-Control, Strong Families, Wisdom
Posted on May 25, 2009
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