The kissing hand by audrey penn in this contemporary classic chester raccoon seeks love and reassurance from his mother as he ventures out into the world to. Pdf the kissing hand book by audrey penn free download 32. Audrey penn books list of books by author audrey penn. Mar 23, 2011 sometimes its just as hard for us to leave our children in a new situation as it is for them. Read aloud of the kissing hand by audrey penn duration. Theres nothing like holding an actual book in your hand and.
So his mother decided to share a family secret with him. Based on a 2007 online poll, the national education association named. Jan 01, 1993 the kissing hand is another wonderful, wellknown childrens story i discovered. May 30, 2019 the kissing hand, her fourth book, was published in 1993 and has become her most wellknown book. The kissing hand, an internationally renowned childrens book, addresses separation anxiety and is a great resource at the beginning of the school year, or in any situation where a child must separate from parents. How comforting for both parent and child to know that the love. The kissing hand by audrey penn tells the story of a young raccoon who is anxious about his first day of school until his mother tells him an empowering secret. This adapted literature resource is available through the.
Please limit the use and distribution of these materials accordingly. In this contemporary classic chester raccoon seeks love and reassurance from his mother as he ventures out into the world to attend his very first day of school. 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. When the book was done my son opened my hand and kissed my palm. The kissing hand 25th anniversary edition the kissing hand series audrey penn.
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. Audrey penn received the educational press association of americas distinguished achievement award for excellence in educational journalism for the kissing hand. The kissing hand by audrey penn 1993, hardcover for sale. 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. April 1, 2014 a sweetened, condensed version of the bestselling picture book, the kissing hand. The kissing hand is written by audrey penn, illustrated by ruth e. She is best known for writing the kissing hand, a picture book featuring anthropomorphic raccoons. 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. The kissing hand by audrey penn chester, a young raccoon, is anxious about leaving his mother, his toys, and his friends on the first day of school.
Audrey penn takes her onewoman educational program, the writing penn, into. Penn as author, lecturer, and educator into the lives of thousands of children from kindergarten through college. The kissing hand is the story of chester raccoon, who is terrified to tears at the thought of starting kindergarten and being away from his home. See all 3 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The kissing hand, used by millions of parents and children starting school or facing separation, is now brought to life in audio form.
Aug 15, 2007 the kissing hand by audrey penn, 9781933718101, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. A kissing hand for chester raccoon the kissing hand series by audrey penn. In this new kissing hand board book, audrey penn brings us more maternal wisdom to solve another of early childhoods little issues. The kissing hand by audrey penn illustrated by ruth e. The kissing hands preschool activities and crafts kidssoup. Her best known book, the kissing hand, was a new york times number one best seller and won the distinguished achievement award for excellence in educational journalism. The kissing hand by audrey penn picture book the parent store. The kissing hand by audrey pennruth harper hardcover barnes. Audrey penn s the kissing hand, is a great book to help ease a childs mind from the first seperation from their parents. A heartwarming classic, this story follows chester the raccoon and his fear of going to school.
Her lecture series became a national education series in 1989. Dear parents, we read the book the kissing hand by audrey penn. School is starting in the forest, but chester raccoon does not. I read a ridiculous amount of books to my little one. Now younger children can get in on mama raccoons secret and find comfort in a kissing hand for chester raccoon, a board book adaptation of the original picture book. Audrey penn s most popular book is the kissing hand. A bedtime kiss for chester raccoon chester the raccoon. The rough but endearing raccoon illustrations are as satisfying and soothing for anxious children as the simple story.
This theme is based on the book and provides a wonderful start to a new school year as children adjust to leaving home and beginning new routines. The text and graphics are adapted from the original source. Chester the racoon is worried about his first day of school. 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 times of separation, whether at the start of school. It has been used extensively in elementary schools, hospice, and by the u. Attach the decorated hand to the following note and send it home.
The kissing hand, her fourth book, was published in 1993 and has become her most wellknown book. The kissing hand by audrey penn is the perfect story to read with students at the beginning of the school year. Buy a cheap copy of the kissing hand book by audrey penn. School is starting in the forest, but chester raccoon does not want to go. Free download or read online the kissing hand pdf epub book.
The kissing hand audrey penn read online free books. See all 21 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The kissing hand lesson plan homeschool unit study ideas. His mother kisses his center palm and tells him that whenever you feel lonely and need a little loving from home, just press your hand to your cheek and think, added 61917. Package includes a paperback book and a reading of the story on cd, with and without pageturn signals. Whether on a trip, in a restaurant or a store, children can become bored and fussy.
The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 32 pages and is available in hardcover format. Pdf a kissing hand for chester raccoon the kissing hand. Audrey penn was a ballerina, olympic figureskating choreographer, and theatre actress who needed a new creative outlet, when arthritis halted dancing and skating. With his moms help he finds a way to keep a part of her with him as he heads out on. This storybook study includes worksheets, a game, craftivity, activities and more to go along with the book. A kissing hand for chester raccoon by audrey penn, barbara. 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. The kissing hand by audrey penn, ruth harper, hardcover. 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 perfectly shows how love can travel anywhere. It is a story about a young raccoon named chester who was anxious about leaving home and going to school. 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. Childrens book author audrey penn has been visiting schools in the washington, d.
Chester raccoon doesnt want to go to schoolhe wants to stay home with his mother. His mother gives him a magic secret called the kissing hand to take with him to school. These resources are provided for teachers to help students with severe disabilities participate in the general curriculum. To read stories from readers about the lifechanging effects of audrey penns classic book, click here. The kissing hand is an american childrens picture book written by audrey penn and illustrated by ruth e. As in the original, chester raccoon is nervous about attending owls night school raccoons are nocturnal. Very special artists chapter 11, by jean kennedy smith and george plimpton 2002 helen keating ott. The first edition of the novel was published in january 1st 1993, and was written by audrey penn. Lovingly, his mother shares a secret that will help him cope with his new world. The kissing hand preschool and kindergarten activities. The main characters of this childrens, childrens story are chester and his mom. Ruth e harper illustrator, nancy m leak illustrator online at alibris. She assures him that hell love schoolwith its promise of new friends, new. The kissing hand by audrey penn, 9781933718002, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
The kissing hand with 40 kissing hand audrey penn, author, ruth e. It features a mother raccoon comforting a child raccoon by kissing its paw. Read aloud of the kissing hand by audrey penn youtube. Luckily, chesters very wise mother has a special idea that will give chester the courage to go to school. It is a story about a young raccoon it is a story about a young raccoon named chester who was anxious about leaving home and going to school. Since its first publication in 1993, this heartwarming book has become a childrens classic that has touched the lives of millions of children and. Chester raccoon is afraid to go to school, but his mother shares the kissing hand, a family secret that lets him feel her love whenever he needs it.
Chester is a young raccoon who is nervous about going to school. Chester is preparing for his first day of school, but hes nervous he will get homesick and miss his mother, friends and toys. Pdf the kissing hand book by audrey penn free download. With beautiful illustrations you and your child will find your hearts warmed as you learn of the kissing hand and see how you can apply it to your own lives. In 2004, a pocket full of kisses also was a the new york times number one best seller. Ideas for using books to support social emotional development.
The kissing hand by audrey penn, 9781933718101, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Foreword 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. A pocket full of kisses the kissing hand series audrey penn. The kissing hand by penn, audrey and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Retrieved from audrey penn s official website books. The kissing hand by audrey penn is the perfect book for helping children know that their feelings are real common, and there is a way to move forward with bravery, just as the main character chester did. The kissing hand by audrey penn first published in 1993 summary from wiki. See all books authored by audrey penn, including the kissing hand, and a pocket full of kisses, and more on. This adapted literature resource is available through the sherlock center resource library. Ages 35 examples of activities that can be used while reading the kissing hand and throughout the. Audrey penn has 34 books on goodreads with 81801 ratings.