I was excited, in love, and couldnt wait to get back to this book every time life forced me to put it down. Audrey penns the kissing hand, published by the child welfare league of america, 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. First days of school are certainly scary for most kids, and this book is a perfect tool for addressing their fears. The kissing hand page the kissing hand lessons, printables, ideas, and more to match this lovely story. The kissing hand by audrey penn, 9781933718101, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. In the foreword to the book, jean kennedy smith, founder of very special arts, writes, the kissing hand is a story for any child who confronts a difficult situation, and for the child within each of us who sometimes needs reassurance. Shop by age, genre, series, and more to find the perfect childrens books for both little kids and big kids. See more ideas about the kissing hand, book activities and the kissing hand book. Adaped from the original text, the kissing hand, by audrey penn, scholastic inc. This is a must read book for the first day of school. Penelope douglas, new york times bestselling author an unexpectedly sweet erotic romance that left me with a huge smile on my face. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the kissing hand. The kissing hand is an american childrens picture book written by audrey penn and illustrated by ruth e.
While the focus of the picture book is on fears about starting school, the reassurance and comfort the book provides can be applied to many different situations. We loved family trips, it was the only time jenn and i could hold hands and kiss in public. Raccoon took chesters left hand and spread open his tiny fingers into a fan. Half price books has new and used books, textbooks, music, movies and more both online and in stores. What better book to create an event for any one of these occasions. So his mother decided to share a family secret with him. Chester raccoon doesnt want to go to schoolhe wants to stay home with his mother.
She gave him a kiss on his paw and told him to press the kiss to his cheek whenever he missed her. School is starting in the forest, but chester raccoon does not want to go. The kissing hand is written by audrey penn, illustrated by ruth e. I also think it is very sweet that the little raccoon gives his mums hand some kisses too. The kissing hand is a wonderful book that helps children cope with being away from their parents when they go to school.
This adapted literature resource is available through the. All the the kissing hand series books in order toppsta. The kissing hand by audrey penn goodreads share book. Affordable and search from millions of royalty free images, photos and vectors. 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. As is written in the foreword, the kissing hand is a story for any child who confronts a difficult situation. It features a mother raccoon comforting a child raccoon by kissing its paw. It is a story about a young raccoon named chester who was anxious about leaving home and going to school. Paint their palms and make a handprint on construction paper. Sometimes its just as hard for us to leave our children in a new situation as it is for them. Discover books youll love unbeatable ebook deals, handpicked recommendations, and updates from your favorite authors. Ideas for using books to support social emotional development. The kissing hand was originally published in 1993 by the child welfare league of america. Free shipping and more for millionaires club members.
The kissing hand, used by millions of parents and children starting school or facing separation, is now brought to life in audio form. A kissing hand for chester raccoon the kissing hand series. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer. The kissing hand with 40 kissing hand audrey penn, author, ruth e. In audrey penns bestselling book the kissing hand, chester raccoon would rather stay at home with his mother than go to school. His mother tells him of a secret called the kissing hand. 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. How comforting for both parent and child to know that the love and. Since its first publication in 1993, this heartwarming book has become a childrens classic that has touched the lives of millions of children and their parents, especially at. The kissing hand by audrey penn, ruth harper, hardcover.
Click on the link to pop on over to my tpt shop to grab this comprehensive kissing hand literacy packet. This book is an excellent resource for such moments. His mother kisses his palm, then she closes his hand and he takes her love to school with him. Since it was first published in 1993, the kissing hand by audrey penn has provided reassurance for children dealing with difficult transitions and situations. Our parents only rule for our incestuous relationship was that know one could ever know. The kissing hand the kissing hand series kindle edition by. The simple story is so gently told and illustrated that its sure to become a family treasure. Buy a cheap copy of the kissing hand book by audrey penn. Package includes a paperback book and a reading of the story on cd, with and without pageturn signals. Shop a vast selection of books, art and collectibles from independent sellers around the world. A special occasion that we are so happy to celebrate, however, is the kissing hand s 25th year in print. Track meaning, structure, and visual accuracy using the first 100 words of the text to determine whether or not this book is a good fit for the readers in your classroom.
Young children may struggle with separation anxiety after a significant life transition, such as a divorce. Book nook ideas for using books to support social emotional development. The kissing hand chester the raccoon plush by stuffed. This story is about a little raccoon that has a fear of going to school until his mother fills him in on an old family secret the kissing hand.
The kissing hand activities and printables for back to school. Goodreads members who liked the kissing hand also liked. A book is also a considerate option when giving to an acquaintance such as a coworker. The kissing hand ideas and printables to match this book. The rough but endearing raccoon illustrations are as satisfying and soothing for anxious children as the simple story. 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 kissing hand may evoke the associated lessons and feelings and could be. A kissing hand for chester raccoon the kissing hand series board book. Praise for the kiss quotient the kiss quotient had me under a spell the moment i met the hero. My 4 year old really liked the kissing hand idea, and took quite a bit of comfort from it. I read a ridiculous amount of books to my little one. Very special artists chapter 11, by jean kennedy smith and george plimpton 2002 helen keating ott. Use this done for you running record to assess oral reading fluency of the kissing hand. We didnt kiss or snuggle outside of our house, except when on vacation.
We pay cash for books, textbooks, cds, lps, videos and dvds daily. This book is about a raccoon that is going to school for the first time. Since its first publication in 1993, this heartwarming book has become a childrens classic that has touched the lives of millions of children and. Find books like the kissing hand from the worlds largest community of readers. They are a onesizefitsall solution to the problem of what to buy for a loved one. This book is perfect for children 3 to 8 years old who need.
The kissing hand by audrey penn has become the classic book used for kids starting school and is also popular for valentines day and mothers day. The kissing hand activities make your own kissing hand. 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. My sons kindergarten teacher read this the first day of school to the kids. The featured freebie today, also involves the kissing hand. Get recommendations for free and discounted ebooks from our expert editorial team. Also included on the cd, on a separate track, is the new, original chesters song with lyrics by audrey penn and set to beautiful music. Chester felt his mothers kiss rush from his hand, up his arm, and into his heart.
Leaning forward, she kissed chester right in the middle of his palm. Great to read to grades k2 and even grades 24 would enjoy this cute book about a racoon named chester who is ready to start his first day of. His mother gives him a magic secret called the kissing hand to take with him to school. First published by the child welfare league of america in 1993, it has been used to reassure children upset by separation anxiety. The kissing hand the kissing hand series kindle edition. And we did real good hiding our relationship at school and around the neighborhood.
Audrey penns the kissing hand, published by the child welfare league of america, is just the right book for any child taking that fledgling plunge into. The text and graphics are adapted from the original source. The kissing hand by audrey pennruth harper hardcover barnes. If you have a student who doesnt want their hand painted or you prefer to skip the mess, let them color the. The kissing hand is a classic book for many kindergarten and elementary classrooms on the first day of school. The kissing hand the kissing hand series and millions of other books are available for instant access. They are items that provide hours of enjoyment for the recipient.
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