The Kissing Hand (with CD) (The Kissing Hand Series) Paperback – Picture Book, August 15, 2007

"The Kissing Hand" by Audrey Penn is a timeless tale that touches the hearts of both children and parents alike with its heartfelt message of love, reassurance, and courage. As a parent, seeing your child off to school or daycare for the first time can be a daunting experience, and this book provides a tender and comforting way to address those feelings.Penn's story follows the adorable little raccoon, Chester, who is nervous about starting school and being away from his mother 🦝. Through the gentle guidance of his mother, Mrs. Raccoon, Chester learns about the power of a "kissing hand" - a special gesture that reminds him of his mother's love and gives him the courage to face new experiences.The emotional depth of this story is beautifully captured through the expressive illustrations and the loving bond between Chester and his mother 💕. As they navigate the challenges of separation and independence, readers are reminded of the enduring strength of a parent's love and the importance of finding comfort in cherished rituals.What makes "The Kissing Hand" truly special is its ability to resonate with both children and parents on a profound level. For children, it offers reassurance and a sense of security during times of transition, while for parents, it serves as a poignant reminder of the unconditional love and support we provide for our little ones.💖

As someone new to the mental health field, I was really excited to come across this book! This is an excellent book for parents to read to their children before they start school. It is also the perfect read for children who have separation anxiety or are more anxious overall. It reinforces that Mommy always loves and cares about me, even if she is not right beside me. The storyline is great, and the pictures are adorable! I would definitely recommend it!

Sweet story. Gave it as a Baby Shower gift in place of a card.

Was the perfect way to introduce the idea of preschool to my two year old for her first drop of preschool. We still years later talk about the kissing hand to this day!

My child was having a hard time being separated from me while at school. This book is a great story to read to your little ones if they are having a hard time with missing you.

I bought my first copy of this book when my granddaughter was ready to start kindergarten 13 years ago. It quickly became a favorite of hers and we continue to enjoy a special bond that the story created between us. We’ve read it together frequently through the years when she has come to visit. We often end our texts with two emoji that we interpret as ‘kissing hand’. I just bought her this copy of her own to give her when she graduates from high school later this month, and believe that she’ll eventually enjoy sharing it with her own children if she chooses to have them.

This was one of my son's favorite books when he was little. He used to have a lot of anxiety when he first started school and I bought this for him at the book fair. I read it to him almost every morning and would give him a kissing hand every day when I dropped him off at school. Shortly before his grandmother passed we made the drive to go see her when she was in the hospital. He was only 6 and he told her not to be afraid because he would always be with her and told her about the kissing hand and he gave her one to keep next to her heart. She passed a few days later and he said it helped him to remember about that.

Beautiful book. Bought these for my great Granddaughters and they were thrilled. Their parents were too.