No Kiss for Mother

I remember this book from my children’s childhood. It’s completely brilliant, possibly even more amusing for adults! The only problem is, I’d forgotten how many beatings poor Piper gets for his misdemeanours - there’s no way I could read this to my grandson now for that reason. I absolutely loved reading it again, and it took me right back to a Christmas morning in the seventies when my son got this in his stocking. That copy is lost, sadly, hence the replacement which I bought when Tomi Ungerer died.

Perfect - exactly as I remember it only better - quick delivery - highly recommended to anyone who remembers it from around 40 years ago but would be equally attractive to a modern child - I bought it so that my son can share a brilliant childhood memory with his son and they have both been absolutely delighted - Piper Paw is a marvellous, timeless character and just to see his face on the cover made us all smile and continues to do so.

I bought this for my toddler daughter as I remembered it from my childhood. Wonderful detailed illustrations. Funny story. Very sort of American/Mittel European post-War feel to the drawings. Tomi Ungerer is one of my favourite illustrators. He's got that same slightly dark Roald Dahl edge to his work, which makes him fun for grown-ups too.

We still have a paperback copy of this book from the early nineties, its such a classic I have had to buy a copy for my granddaughter.

Brilliant book.

Remembered from when my son was small - now 40! The illustrations are a delight and this beautifully produced edition is filled with happy memories!

I had this book when I was younger and loved it. The pictures and story are fantastic. Really glad it's been published again, I love it, and my daughter does too!

Classic :D