Penn, Audrey. The Kissing Hand. Tanglewood Press, Inc: Indiana, 1993.
Synopsis: School is beginning in the forest, and Chester Raccoon does not want to go. To comfort Chester, Mrs. Raccoon shares with him the family secret of the kissing hand. She kisses Chester’s palm, and assures him that her love will always be with him whenever the world seems scary. Chester feels the warmth of his mother’s love in his heart and faces his fear of leaving home.
Unique features: The Kissing Hand is a smooth book that
is great for reading aloud. The language
flows easily and is simple to understand, yet powerful for both parents and
children. The soft illustrations are
well done and add a heartwarming aspect to the book.
Critique: The Kissing Hand is a wonderful book,
especially to be used on the first day of school. Many children and parents feel the anxiety of
leaving home. This short picture book
provides comfort and reassurance for any child that may be facing a difficult
problem. Complete with beautifully
simple illustrations, The Kissing Hand is
a wonderful resource to teachers and parents alike.
Resources: The Kissing Hand is a wonderful read
aloud picture book for the first day of school, especially for kindergarten and
first grade teachers. Below are links to
teacher resources and activities using the book.
Additional Links:
Read Aloud video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kXT1ANWka4A
Author website: http://www.audreypenn.com/kissinghand.html#.VMeLDf7F81I
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