The rough but endearing raccoon illustrations are as satisfying and soothing for anxious children as the simple story. Leak StoryTime at Awnie's House 822K subscribers Subscribe 1.8K Share 398K views 4 years ago. Audrey Penn's The Kissing Hand, published by the Child Welfare League of America, is just the right book for any child taking that fledgling plunge into preschool-or for any youngster who is temporarily separated from home or loved ones. : The Kissing Hand (9780878685851) by Audrey Penn and a great selection of similar New, Used and Collectible Books available now at great. Kids Book Read Aloud: THE KISSING HAND by Audrey Penn, Ruth E. This book has a wonderful overall concept: to ease a childs transition to starting school and separation anxiety with a reminder of comfort and love, the. Chester is so pleased with his Kissing Hand that he-in a genuinely touching moment-gives his mom a Kissing Hand, too, to comfort her when he is away.

She takes her son's hand, spreads his tiny fingers into a fan and kisses his palm-smack dab in the middle: 'Chester felt his mother's kiss rush from his hand, up his arm, and into his heart.' Whenever he feels lonely at school, all he has to do is press his hand to his cheek to feel the warmth of his mother's kiss. This secret, she tells him, will make school seem as cozy as home. Even better, she has a special secret that's been in the family for years-the Kissing Hand.

She assures him that he'll love school-with its promise of new friends, new toys, and new books. The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn, Illustrations by Ruth E. Chester Raccoon doesn't want to go to school-he wants to stay home with his mother.