Butterfly Kisses [Hardcover]

Bob Carlisle (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 8, 1997

This gift book contains the story of "Butterfly Kisses" plus the lyrics of the song with pictures of fathers and daughters in various stages of growth and life-from childhood and adolescence to the teen years, graduation from high school, and marriage. The entire book is filled with emotion and beauty, with full-color photography and design.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 64 pages
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson (August 8, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0849953537
• ISBN-13: 978-0849953538
• Product Dimensions: 6.2 x 6.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,494,276 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars So cute!, July 3, 2009

By 

Ashley Snyder (Ohio) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Butterfly Kisses (Little Golden Book) (Library Binding)

I used this book as a gift for my dad on father's day. The song Butterfly Kisses has always been 'our song.' He loved it!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars An accompaniment to the song, February 15, 2009

By 

Christine M. Irvin (Columbus, OH) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Butterfly Kisses (Little Golden Book) (Library Binding)

It's difficult to find books for little girls that center around their relationship with their fathers. But, Butterfly Kisses, written by Bob and Brooke Carlisle and illustrated by Carolyn Ewing, is such a book. The book is basically a two-way conversation between father and daughter, where they share special moments together - like saying bedtime prayers and dancing across the floor - celebrating the unique bond between the two.

If the title sounds familiar, perhaps it's because it reminds you of the contemporary song by the same title and by the same author. Bob Carlisle recorded the song Butterfly Kisses. This book is based on the song. The text of the book is written in rhyme (in narrative poem form), but other than talking about some of the things that are in the song, the book is quite different from the song itself. Although the book makes a good accompaniment to the song, the book text stands alone.

The illustrations are colorful and life-like and realistically illustrate the relationship between a father and his daughter.

What I Like: I like the idea of a book for fathers and daughters. Their relationship is a special one that is not well represented in children's literature, particularly in the area of Christian children's picture books.

What I Dislike: As mentioned, the text is written in rhyme. And, as you've probably heard me say before (if you've read many of my reviews), it's very difficult to write in rhyme and do it well. For the most part, the text flows smoothly; however, there are a couple of places where the rhyme is a bit forced. Altogether, it's very well done, though.

Overall Rating: Very good.

Age Appeal: 4-8.

Christine M. Irvin - Christian Children's Book Review

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Touched my heart, May 22, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Butterfly Kisses (Hardcover)

Four years ago we purchased this book as a gift for our friends when they had their second baby girl. As I read a few of the stories in the bookstore I had to swallow deep to hold back tears. I was touched by the thoughtfullness of the stories, relationships and memories. Now as my husband will be celebrating his first Father's Day as a loving father of our new baby girl I couldn't think of anything more special to give him than this book. I am so pleased I found it.