The Kissing Hand 25th Anniversary Edition (Kissing Hand)

by Audrey Penn

Ruth E. Harper (Illustrator) and Nancy M Leak (Illustrator)

With over six million copies sold, countless children have been introduced to Chester Raccoon through The Kissing Hand, the first title in the series that firmly shows the importance of characters with whom kids can share their troubles.

School is starting in the forest, but Chester Raccoon does not want to go. To help ease Chester’s fears, Mrs. 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.

Now in its 25th year of printing, The Kissing Hand has found its way into the hearts of teachers, librarians, parents, and children around the world, especially during times of separation like starting school, entering daycare, or going to camp. Celebrate the special Kissing Hand anniversary with Chester and his mother in this limited edition family keepsake with a dedication page, Letters to Chester booklet download and, of course, heart stickers.

• ISBN10: 1939100186
• ISBN13: 9781939100184
• Publish Date: 27 September 2018 (first published 1 January 1993)
• Publish Status: Transferred
• Publish Country: US
• Imprint: Tanglewood Press
• Format: Hardcover
• Pages: 32
• Language: English

Reviews

[Jane]

Interesting story. The kids I nanny for do the kissing hand, and it was confusing to me when I heard of it. I later Googled the origin and filed the book under my TBR, but it turns out they had it in their arsenal and asked me to read it for them!

I do think it's cute and unique, as well as a clever way to help with separation anxiety.

[inlibrisveritas]

A very sweet book about a young raccoon who gets some reassuring love from his mother before his first day of school. I love the illustrations