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The Kissing Hand

Book Synopsis

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. Since its first publication in 1993, this heartwarming book has become a children’s classic that has touched the lives of millions of children and their parents, especially at times of separation, whether starting school, entering daycare, or going to camp.

Our Review Panel says...

A tender picture book about a little raccoon called Chester, who is feeling anxious about starting school, wishing instead that he could stay with his mother. Mummy raccoon gently encourages Chester and shares a spcial technique called ‘the kissing hand’ to help him remember how much she loves him whenever he misses her at school. This picture book would particularly suit children with separation anxiety.