The Kissing Hand (1993)

by Audrey Penn

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When Chester the raccoon is reluctant to go to kindergarten for the first time, his mother teaches him a secret way to carry her love with him.

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School is starting in the forest, but Chester Raccoon does not want to go. To help ease Chester's fears, Mrs. Raccoon shares a family secret called the Kissing Hand to give him the reassurance of her love any time his world feels a little scary.

PlumfieldCH | Sep 22, 2023 |

The kissing hand was about a raccoon that gets anxious about going to school, but his mother's love and reassurance make him feel better. She teaches him about the "kissing hand". It means she kisses the center of his hand and whenever he needs love he puts that hand to his cheek to feel her love. She says it will never wash away even when he eats and washes his hands. He then gives her a kissing hand and goes to school.

Loveliana | Sep 8, 2023 |

A story about racoons and love.

B-Chad | Jul 4, 2023 |

Description: A comforting tale about a mother's love and a special ritual that helps a young raccoon overcome separation anxiety.
Age Group: 3-7 years

DanielSA | Jun 12, 2023 |

Subject
First day of school
Forest animals
Kindergarten
Mothers and sons
Raccoons
Schools
Separation anxiety in children

kmgerbig | Apr 6, 2023 |

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Author name	Role	Type of author	Work?	Status
Penn, Audrey	—	primary author	all editions	confirmed
Gibson, Barbara Leonard	Illustrator	secondary author	some editions	confirmed
Harper, Ruth E.	Illustrator	secondary author	some editions	confirmed
Leak, Nancy M.	Illustrator	secondary author	some editions	confirmed

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5 Book Collection of Chester the Raccoon The Kissing Hand Books By Audrey Penn (Kissing Hand Books, Includes: The Kissing Hand; A Pocket Full of Kisses; A Kiss Goodbye; Chester Raccoon and the Big Bad Bully; and Chester Raccoon and the Acorn Full of Memories) by Audrey Penn

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The Kissing Hand

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1993

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Chester Raccoon

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First day of school

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AISLE Read-Aloud Books Too Good To Miss (1998.1 | Primary, 1998)

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To: Stefanie Rebecca Korn and children everywhere who love to be loved.

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Chester Raccoon stood at the edge of the forest and cried.

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When Chester the raccoon is reluctant to go to kindergarten for the first time, his mother teaches him a secret way to carry her love with him.

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Plot Summary: Chester the raccoon is about to go to school for the very first time. However, he is nervous and does not want to leave his mother. What Chester soon finds out is that his mother has a secret for him that will make going to school much easier. The secret is the Kissing Hand. Chester's mother gives him a big kiss on his hand before his first day at school, and tells Chester to hold his hand close to his heart whenever he is missing his mother to comfort him.

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