A Kissing Hand for Chester Raccoon
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| ISBN-13: | 9781933718774 |
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| Publisher: | Tanglewood Publishing, Inc. |
| Publication date: | 04/15/2014 |
| Pages: | 14 |
| Sales rank: | 31,615 |
| Product dimensions: | 5.90(w) x 5.90(h) x 0.40(d) |
| Age Range: | 2 - 4 Years |
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Thanks to NetGalley and Tanglewood Press for the opportunity to read and review A Kissing Hand for Chester Raccoon by Audrey Penn! This classic children's book has been transformed into a board book edition, with the same message as The Kissing Hand. Simple and beautiful illustrations, sketched and and brought to life with watercolor, represent the loving relationship between a mother and her son. She's trying to build his security and self confidence by giving him her gift of a kissing hand. I remember reading this book to my own children years ago and the comfort that it gave them and me is still memorable. 5 stars!
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This is one of my most favourite books of all times. From the first moment I read it to my kindergarten class until this very day it still resonates deeply inside of me. This charming, condensed board book version of the best-selling picture book, "The Kissing Hand" will once again bind hearts together as little ones head off to school.
Chester is very anxious about attending Owl School (because racoons are nocturnal it will be night classes) and leaving his beloved mother's side at home. He bargains with her to be able to stay:
"Chester Raccoon was very sad.
He looked at his mommy and cried.
"I don't want to go to school," he said.
"I want to stay home by your side."
He tells her he will read his books, play with his friends and favourite toys and won't make very much noise. Mrs. Raccoon sees the anguish on in her little one's heart and on his face and right then and there she shares a wonderful secret that is sure to ease the pain of his separation anxiety from her.
She opens up the palm of Chester's hand and plants a kiss. Her kiss seems electrically charged and it travels from his tiny palm, up his arm and straight into his heart.
"With a Kissing Hand," said Chester's mom,
We'll never be apart."
"Just press your hand upon your cheek
And feel the loving glow.
It's Mommy saying, 'I love you,'
Wherever you may go."
You can see by now this sweet book is written in rhyme and is a perfect read aloud as you both snuggle together. It has language simple enough to be memorized and tucked in your little one's heart forever. This meaningful gesture and words can then be called forth when needed most... when mommy who is far away and unreachable. Her loving implanted kiss will be the perfect antidote for the overwhelming feelings of missing her.
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Title: A Kissing Hand For Chester Raccoon
Author: Audrey Penn
Illustrator: Barbara L Gibson
Published: 4-15-2014
Publisher: Tamglewood Press
Pages: 32
Genre: Children's Fiction
Sub Genre: Family, Animals; Growing Up; New Experiences; Emotions & Feelings
ISBN: 13-978-1933718774
ASIN: B005VSIZYO
Reviewer: DelAnne
Reviewed For: NetGalley
My Rating: 5 Stars
Chester Raccoon is once again put at ease by his mother when she tells him how much he will love school and to help ease anxiety she tells him can carry her love with him through her kiss. Whenever he is lonely or missing his mother all he needs to do is press the hand his mother kissed to his cheek and he will feel her love and comfort all over again.
This is a touching way to help a young child cope with the separation from a parent. It could be as simple as a sleepover at a friend's or relative's house or starting school or it could be that a loved one is going away for a short trip or hospital stay. Perhaps even for a permanent loss of a loved one. This is a very useful tool for both the parent and the child. If for some reason you know a child facing an new experience for the first time with out the presence or support of family, then you may want to take a look at "The Kissing Hand".
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A Kissing Hand has always been a favourite story to read to young children when they are feeling anxious about going to school and leaving their parents. This book, a board book with a shortened story, will be a great one to use with younger children perhaps starting pre-school or junior kindergarten. The message is the same, the illustrations are still wonderful, colourful and adorable and the verse is easy to follow. This would also be a good book to use with early readers as the text is simple and it will not take as long to read as the original story. Nothing is lost with this versionlove is still very apparent. This would be a great addition to any family library. The publisher generously provided me with a copy of this book via Netgalley.
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