The Kissing Hand
Dec 2009 · Simon and Schuster
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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. Since its first publication in 1993, this heartwarming book has become a children's classic that has touched the lives of millions of children and their parents, especially at times of separation, whether starting school, entering daycare, or going to camp. It is widely used by kindergarten teachers on the first day of school. Stickers at the back will help children and their parents keep their Kissing Hand alive.
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Shireen Crosby
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8 November 2015
She does this every time we leave her anywhere... School, the babysitter, each other, even if I'm just running an errand. She's just too cute how much she loves this story. So sweet! :)
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Michaelnwhitney Ammerman
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24 June 2013
Me and my mother would do this while I was a child.. I never wanted to visit my dad cuz I would miss my mommy and this really really does help.. the kissing hand will always be my favorite book (:
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21 August 2017
It was time for my daughter, Samantha, to start kindergarten. So, we went to the school to meet the teacher. One of the teachers read, "The Kissing Hand" to all of the kindergarteners. That teacher ended up being her's (as well as her brother's the next year.) The day came. Our whole family took her to school. I was a wreck. After all, my little girl who hadn't ever even had a babysitter, wasn't gonna be with me all day anymore. She totally saw right through my "fake smile", so she took my hand, kissed it, wrapped it up and said, ""Here's my love" Sweetest thing!
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About the author
Audrey Penn takes her one-woman educational program, the Writing Penn, into schools, libraries, and children’s hospitals where she shapes and refines her story ideas in partnership with kids. She is also highly sought after as a conference keynote speaker by groups of teachers and other professionals who work with children.
Ruth Harper was born in England, is a descendent of Sir Christopher Wren, and lived in six countries before coming to America. She has been an art teacher, where she wrote an accredited art curriculum, presented seminars on art education, been a guest illustrator at elementary schools, and has donated many works to fund-raising events.
Ruth Harper was born in England, is a descendent of Sir Christopher Wren, and lived in six countries before coming to America. She has been an art teacher, where she wrote an accredited art curriculum, presented seminars on art education, been a guest illustrator at elementary schools, and has donated many works to fund-raising events.
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