The kissing hand is an american children s picture book written by audrey penn and illustrated by ruth e. Apr 07, 2016 the kissing hand is a beautiful story with lovely illustrations. 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. Free printable for the kissing hand wise owl factory. May 06, 2016 whenever leilani davis, 4, feels scared or lonely she holds her hand to her cheek and feels her mothers love, comforted knowing she is always there for her. Her lecture series became a national education series in 1989. The kissing hand is a wonderful book that helps children cope with being away from their parents when they go to school. The kissing hand kids stories read aloud children books. Whether on a trip, in a restaurant or a store, children can become bored and fussy. As is written in the foreword, the kissing hand is a story for any child who confronts a difficult situation.
The first edition of the novel was published in january 1st 1993, and was written by audrey penn. Free download or read online the kissing hand pdf epub book. Sometimes it s just as hard for us to leave our children in a new situation as it is for them. Jan 23, 2018 the kissing hand by audry penn 1993 someday i will watch you brushing your childs hair. Since its first publication in 1993, this heartwarming book has become a childrens classic that touches the lives of millions of children and. The kissing hand is written by audrey penn, illustrated by ruth e. What is the little racoons name, does he want to go to school, who kisses his hand first, does he go to school, does he rub his on his cheek when he g. The kissing hand the kissing hand series kindle edition by penn, audrey, harper, ruth. 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. His mother opens his hand and kissed his hand right in the middle of his palm.
Apr 08, 2014 a kissing hand for chester raccoon by audrey penn is a cute little story to help children with separation anxiety. The book moves children from a place of worry and distress to feeling loved and secure. The kissing hand activities make your own kissing hand. I made these precious handprints so you will think of me, too. The kissing hand by audrey penn books for kids read aloud. Although this book is often used for school anxiety, ive used it in a different way. The kissing hand childrens books provide a way for parents, caregivers and young children to learn about deployment and the many changes that happen by reading about other military families, children or situations that have experienced deployment. Childrens book author audrey penn has been visiting schools in the washington, d. Even better, she has a special secret thats been in the family for years the kissing hand. Paused youre listening to a sample of the audible audio edition. Nov 15, 2016 the author of the book, audrey penn, enthusiastically agreed to the donation as she wants the kissing hand to help facilitate healing discussions with children. The dollywood foundation 501c3 nonprofit organization.
Penn as author, lecturer, and educator into the lives of thousands of children from kindergarten through college. This book is applicable to all the things children may fear at one point or another. When her daughter was afraid to go to kindergarten, she remembered the mommy raccoons kiss and wrote the heartwarming story for her daughter. Starting preschool or kindergarten can be one of the hardest events for children and their parents as well. 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 book is an excellent example of how to teach children to talk about their fears, and the importance of coming up with solutions together as a family. A kissing hand for chester raccoon board by audrey penn. 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. The kissing hand and chester raccoon first day activities a. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. School is starting in the forest, but chester raccoon does not want to go. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 32 pages and is available in hardcover format.
For an art lesson, you could have your students draw or decorate their own kissing hand. Read aloud of the kissing hand by audrey penn duration. Chester felt his mother s kiss rush from his hand, up his arm, and into his heart. 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 chester raccoon doesnt want to go to school but his mother shares a family secret to help him remember home. Fortunately, the kissing hand book by audrey penn can help ease separation anxiety. Shop by age, genre, series, and more to find the perfect childrens books for both little kids and big kids.
With illustrations by barbara gibson that capture the warmth. 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. Kids will love making one of these adorable kissing hands crafts for back to school. A beautiful, simple story to help children that struggle with seperation anxiety.
Be sure to click on the name of each kissing hand freebie to see where it came from and to download it or read more. The kissing hand is an american childrens picture book written by audrey penn and illustrated by ruth e. Paint their palms and make a handprint on construction paper. She has a husband, four children, and spiritual leanings. Since its first publication in 1993, this heartwarming book has become a childrens classic that has touched the lives of million to help ease chesters fears, mrs.
Have them add things to make the kissing hand special. 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. Audrey penn takes her onewoman educational program, the writing penn, into schools, libraries, and childrens hospitals where she shapes and refines her story ideas in partnership with kids. Kissing hand token from frogs and snails and puppy dog tails. May 30, 2019 the kissing hand was originally published in 1993 by the child welfare league of america. Since it was first published in 1993, the kissing hand by audrey penn has provided reassurance for children dealing with difficult transitions. Full e book the kissing hand the kissing hand series best sellers rank. The kissing hand is an excellent book to read before the first day of school to children who are apprehensive about the beginning of the school year, even if it is not their first year of school. Please reduce the number of products in your wishlist and try again. What is the text for the children story the kissing hand.
Her little trick is one you can use with your own sweeties if they are nervous about going to school or anywhere for the first time. 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. 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. The kissing hand activities and printables for back to school. Karin snelson, this gently reassuring tale by audrey penn has. Since its first publication in 1993, this heartwarming book has become a childrens classic that touches the lives of millions of children and their parents. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers. The kissing hand it s my first day of kindergarten and im thinking of you. The kissing hand lesson plan homeschool unit study ideas. A kissing hand for chester raccoon tanglewood publishing. The childrens book council cbc is the nonprofit trade association of childrens book publishers in north america, dedicated to supporting the industry and promoting childrens books and reading. 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 25th anniversary edition the kissing. How comforting for both parent and child to know that.
The next day, read the kissing hand and discuss chesters mom reassuring him and chester reassuring her by kissing her hand. The kissing hand activity kissing hand activities, the. How comforting for both parent and child to know that the love and. Get inspiration from the latest top 50 kids books quick reference guide. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the kissing hand the kissing hand series. Sep 01, 2017 in the kissing hand, momma raccoon has a little trick to put her son, chester, at ease as he heads off to school for the very first time.
A kissing hand for chester raccoon conveys the heart of the story in rhyming verse, perfect for readaloud and easy for even the little ones to remember and recite. I still read it, even as a college student, when i am missing my mom. Provide several copies of the book as well as props and activities to accompany the book that the children can play with on their own. Raccoon took chester s left hand and spread open his tiny fingers into a fan. Package includes a paperback book and a reading of the story on cd, with and without pageturn signals. The rough but endearing raccoon illustrations are as satisfying and soothing for anxious children as the simple story. Its a lovely story that gives both young children and parents a way to cope with the initial separation and to deal with any anxiety that may come up during the school day. The kissing hand by audrey penn, ruth harper, hardcover. Leaning forward, she kissed chester right in the middle of his palm. See more ideas about the kissing hand, kissing hand activities and beginning of school. There is no better or more loved back to school book than the kissing hands. See more ideas about kissing hand crafts, the kissing hand, kissing hand activities. I have frequently read it with children of divorce and separation anxiety, and it works well.
Interest level reading level reading az atos word count. Audrey penn was a ballerina, olympic figureskating choreographer, and theatre actress who needed a new creative outlet, when arthritis halted dancing and skating. 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. Ask them what kind of animal is on the front cover and if they have ever seen one before. Like the raccoon s first day at school i was scared and a little shy. The kissing hand was originally published in 1993 by the child welfare league of america.
Jan 01, 1993 the kissing hand is another wonderful, wellknown childrens story i discovered. First days of school are certainly scary for most kids, and this book is a perfect tool for addressing their fears. Chester raccoon doesnt want to go to schoolhe wants to stay home with his mother. This could be a helpful book for children starting school or going through any sort of. The kissing hand preschool and kindergarten activities. The kissing hand big book when you click through, make sure it is the big book edition 15. 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 bedtime story stories for kids and all. Tanglewood publishing donates the kissing hand to unite. The kissing hand is another wonderful, wellknown childrens story i. Yes, you can now have this beloved book in the oversized big book edition. Some childrens books never go out of style and the kissing hand by audrey penn is one book that has developed into a classic. It s my first day of school and the kissing hand is what we read.
Someday, a long time from now, your own hair will glow silver in the sun and when that day comes, love, you will remember me. Ideas for using books to support social emotional development. Young children may struggle with separation anxiety after a significant life transition, such as a divorce. Its called the kissing hand and it comes from a childrens book of the same name. The main characters of this childrens, childrens story are chester and his mom. Kindergarten read aloud the kissing hand by audrey penn. 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. The prince and the witch and the thief and the bears.
This book is especially great to read to kindergarten students to ease their fears on their first day of school. Whether transitioning to a bigkid bed, sharing attention with a new baby, saying goodbye every morning, or grieving the pain of being apart from someone we love, these are the most effective books ive found to help my little earthquakes get through separation grief and anxiety. 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. The kissing hand ideas and printables to match this book. Use with the kissing hand book when they will be away from you overnight or first day of school. The kissing hand has become a children s classic that has touched the lives of millions of children and their parents. Also in maryland is nancy marie morton leaks, one of this books artists.
Here are kissing hand freebies, activities, videos, and books listed all in one place so you wont have to go digging to look for them. The kissing hand by audrey penn hardcover edition of the book. Check availability dolly partons imagination library. His mother gives him a magic secret called the kissing hand to take with him to school. I had heard the title going around lately and after hearing it mentioned the fifth or sixth time, i knew i had to see what all the fuss was about. Sometimes its just as hard for us to leave our children in a new situation as it is for them. The kissing hand by audry penn 1993 someday i will watch you brushing your childs hair. The kissing hands preschool activities and crafts kidssoup. She is best known for writing the kissing hand, a picture book featuring anthropomorphic raccoons. Jul 20, 20 chester is so pleased with his kissing hand that hein a genuinely touching momentgives his mom a kissing hand, too, to comfort her when he is away. The kissing hand by audrey penn, 9781933718101, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook. If you have a student who doesnt want their hand painted or you prefer to skip the mess, let them color the template included in the printable below. She assures him that hell love schoolwith its promise of new friends, new toys, and new books.
The kissing hand is another wonderful, wellknown childrens story i discovered. Paint, draw, or glue a heart on the hand when it dries. This book is perfect for children 3 to 8 years old who need. The kissing hand the kissing hand series kindle edition. Your wishlist has reached the maximum limit of 6000.
The kissing hand with 40 kissing hand audrey penn, author, ruth e. It is a very sweet story of chester, a boy raccoon, who does not want to go to. Library partners were encouraged to work with a local chapter of black lives matter or similar organization and the local law enforcement so both groups would have an equal part in. The kissing hand by audrey pennruth harper hardcover barnes. Like most board books it only has a few pages but the story is still consistent and complete it is easy enough for a toddler to understand and be comforted by the thought of having. It s about a raccoon who did just as his parents said. The kissing hand and chester raccoon first day activities. The kissing hand has become a childrens classic that has touched the lives of millions of children and their parents. The kissing hand, used by millions of parents and children starting school or facing separation, is now brought to life in audio form. Since its first publication in 1993, this heartwarming book has become a childrens classic that has touched the lives of millions of children and. Childrens author audrey penn was inspired to write the kissing hand after she observed a mother raccoon actually kiss her cubs paw, and then watched as the cub put the kiss on her face.
It features a mother raccoon comforting a child raccoon by kissing its paw. Pdf the kissing hand book by audrey penn free download. The simple story is so gently told and illustrated that its sure to become a family treasure. Create a kissing hand bin that the children can utilize throughout the year whenever they are feeling sad and miss their family.