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The Kissing hand -
by Audrey Penn ; illustrations by Ruth E. Harper and Nancy M. Leak.
Washington, D.C. : Child Welfare League of America, c1993.
1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 26 cm.
Annotations:
- Sequel: Pocket full of kisses.
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.
Best Books:
- Educators' Top 100 Children's Books, 2007 ; NEA Survey; United States
Awards, Honors, Prizes:
- SMART Book Award, 2000 Nominee United States
SMART Book Award, 2004 Nominee United States
Reading Measurement Programs:
Accelerated Reader
Interest Level Lower Grade
Book Level 2.7
Accelerated Reader Points 0.5
Accelerated Vocabulary
Lexile, MetaMetrics, Inc.
Lexile Measure 520
Reading Counts-Scholastic
Interest Level K-2
Reading Level 3
Title Point Value 1
Lexile Measure 520
Reviews:
- Laura (BookHive (www.bookhive.org))
Chester Raccoon does not want to start school and leave his mother and everything else that is familiar to him. But Chester's mother tells him an old secret that will help him gain strength when he is on his own: the secret of the "kissing hand". With his mother's love to comfort him, Chester embarks on the first day of school with the other animals. Vivid watercolor illustrations and gently flowing text blend together to form a great read aloud. A reassuring story for children who will experience separation from loved ones. Category: Award Books; Read Aloud. Grade Level: Preschool. 1993, Child Welfare League of America. Ages 3 to 5.Sharon Levin (Children's Literature)
Obviously, this is not a new book, but it is one of my favorites for the beginning of the school year (or any parting between parent and child). Chester Raccoon is nervous about starting school; he wants to stay home with his mother and everything that is familiar to him. His mother tells him she has a very old secret that she learned from her mother, "the Kissing Hand," and she kisses his palm and tells him "whenever you feel lonely and need a little loving from home, just press your hand to your cheek and think, 'Mommy loves you.'" What I love is that when Chester goes off to school, he gives his mommy a Kissing Hand as well, which she uses to warm her cheek and feel the very special words, "Chester loves you." This is an "awww" book in all the right ways. 1993, Child & Family Press, $16.95. Ages 4 to 8. Subjects:
- Separation anxiety Fiction.
Mothers and sons Fiction.
Raccoon Fiction.
Forest animals Fiction.
Kindergarten Fiction.
Schools Fiction.
| Language | Call Number | LCCN | Dewey Decimal | ISBN/ISSN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English (eng) | PZ7.P38448 Ki 1993 |
93036159 |
[Fic] |
0878685855 (hardcover) : $14.95 9780878685851 |