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. The kissing hand was originally published in 1993 by the child welfare league of america. We spoke with author audrey penn about reaching a publishing milestone, and why her picture book continues to ease separation anxiety of. The kissing hand by audrey pennruth harper hardcover barnes. A sweetened, condensed version of the bestselling picture book, the kissing hand. Click on the link to pop on over to my tpt shop to grab this comprehensive kissing hand literacy packet. The kissing hand, used by millions of parents and children starting school or facing separation, is now brought to life in audio form. Whether on a trip, in a restaurant or a store, children can become bored and fussy. This adapted literature resource is available through the sherlock center resource library. This is a must read book for the first day of school. His mother gives him a magic secret called the kissing hand to take with him to school. As is written in the foreword, the kissing hand is a story for any child who confronts a difficult situation.
Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books. Read aloud of the kissing hand by audrey penn youtube. Created by allisons book bag view on allisons book bag share. Watch audrey penn, author of the kissing hand, read from her book pocket full of kisses. Paused youre listening to a sample of the audible audio edition. Karin snelson, this gently reassuring tale by audrey penn has. First published by the child welfare league of america in 1993, it has been used to reassure children upset by separation anxiety. The text and graphics are adapted from the original source. First days of school are certainly scary for most kids, and this book. The first edition of the novel was published in january 1st 1993, and was written by audrey penn.
The kissing hand audible audiobook unabridged audrey penn author, heather koren narrator, tanglewood publishing inc. The kissing hand ideas and printables to match this book. The kissing hand book by audrey penn, ruth harper official publisher. The kissing hand, an internationally renowned childrens book, addresses separation anxiety and is a great resource at the beginning of the school year, or in any situation where a child must separate from. Reply on twitter 1261863414823075841 retweet on twitter 1261863414823075841 like on twitter 1261863414823075841 go to twitter 1261863414823075841. When the book was done my son opened my hand and kissed my palm, so adorable. 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. Package includes a paperback book and a reading of. Package includes a paperback book and a reading of the story on cd, with. During the last 20 years, parents and teachers have passed along the secret of the kissing hand to children facing first days of kindergarten, first grade, and other separations. Tanglewood celebrates 25 years of the kissing hand publishers. Tanglewood publishing donates the kissing hand to unite. The kissing hand with 40 kissing hand publishers weekly. Mother raccoon kisses the palm of his hand and tells him whenever he needs to feel her love to press his.
The kissing hand with cd by audrey penn school is starting in the forest, but chester raccoon does not want to go. This adapted literature resource is available through the. Free download or read online the kissing hand pdf epub book. His mom kisses him on the paw and reminds him, with a kissing hand. I went a little high on the age for this not because i think 810 year olds will necessarily want to read this book, but because for older children who read this book. The kissing hand by audrey penn in this contemporary classic chester raccoon seeks love and reassurance from his mother as he ventures out into the world to. Publication citycountry terre haute, in, united states. She kisses his hand and tells him the kiss will stick all day. Audrey penns the kissing hand, is a great book to help ease a childs mind from the first seperation from their parents.
His mother kisses his center palm and tells him that whenever you feel lonely and need a little loving from home, just press your hand to your cheek and think. A pocket full of kisses book by audrey penn, barbara. Now younger children can get in on mama raccoons secret and find comfort in a kissing hand for chester raccoon, a board book adaptation of the original picture book. See more ideas about the kissing hand, kissing hand activities and beginning of school. Tanglewood publishing a small, independent publisher. Based on a 2007 online poll, the national education association named the book one of its teachers top 100 books for children. The kissing hand paperback august 15, 2007 by audrey penn author. It features a mother raccoon comforting a child raccoon by kissing its paw.
The rough but endearing raccoon illustrations are as satisfying and soothing for anxious children as the simple story. The kissing hand by audrey penn first published in 1993 summary from wiki. With his moms help he finds a way to keep a part of her with him as he heads out. The featured freebie today, also involves the kissing hand. Whether on a trip, in a restaurant or a store, children can. Chester the racoon is worried about his first day of school. The kissing hand with 40 kissing hand audrey penn, author, ruth e. The author of the book, audrey penn, enthusiastically agreed to the donation as she wants the kissing hand to help facilitate healing discussions with children. Find the best books, literary resources and educational solutions for kids at scholastic, a leader in publishing and education for nearly 100 years. Pdf the kissing hand book by audrey penn free download. The kissing hand is an american childrens picture book written by audrey penn and illustrated. Great to read to grades k2 and even grades 24 would enjoy this cute book.
The kissing hand perfectly shows how love can travel anywhere. Her lecture series became a national education series in 1989. Audrey penns the kissing hand is just the right book for any child taking that fledgling plunge into preschoolor for any youngster who is temporarily separated from home or loved ones. Nancy m leak 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. The simple story is so gently told and illustrated that its sure to become a family treasure. A pocket full of kisses by audrey penn in this tender sequel to the new york times bestseller and childrens classic the kissing hand, audrey penn provides. A kissing hand for chester raccoon board by audrey penn. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 32 pages and is available in hardcover format. The kissing hand by audrey penn, ruth harper, hardcover. The kissing hand, a pocket full of kisses, a kiss goodbye, chester raccoon and the big bad bully, chester raccoon and the acorn full of memories, cheste. Chester is a young raccoon who is nervous about going to school. The kissing hand by penn, audrey and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Her best known book, the kissing hand, was a new york times number one best seller and won the distinguished achievement award for excellence in educational journalism. Find all the books, read about the author, and more.
I went a little high on the age for this not because i think 810 year olds will necessarily want to read this book, but because for older children who read this book previously, a reference to the. As in the original, chester raccoon is nervous about attending owls night school raccoons are nocturnal. In the foreword to the book, jean kennedy smith, founder of very special arts, writes, the. To read stories from readers about the lifechanging effects of audrey penns classic book, click here.
In this new kissing hand board book, audrey penn brings us more maternal wisdom to solve another of early childhoods little issues. Shop by age, genre, series, and more to find the perfect childrens books for both little kids and big kids. Reply on twitter 1261863414823075841 retweet on twitter. The kissing hand by audrey penn, 9781933718002, available at book. The kissing hand by audrey penn, 9781933718101, available at book. The kissing hand is an american childrens picture book written by audrey penn and illustrated by ruth e. In 2004, a pocket full of kisses also was a the new york times number one best seller. Retrieved from audrey penns official website books. Childrens book author audrey penn has been visiting schools in the washington, d. School is starting in the forest, but chester raccoon does not want to go. Since its first publication in 1993, this heartwarming book. See more ideas about the kissing hand, 1st day of school and beginning of school.
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