![]() The last page of the book features a simple illustration of the kissing hand. He kisses her hand so that she has a kissing hand too, and can remember his love for her when he is away. In a touching moment that makes this book a parent favorite as well as a child favorite, Chester asks his mom for her hand right before he runs off to school. Raccoon tells Chester that whenever he feels lonely or afraid, all he needs to do is press his palm to his cheek to remember that his mother loves him. Raccoon kisses Chester’s palm, he feels the warmth of her love spread throughout his body. Raccoon then tells Chester a secret that has been passed down the generations of their family. Raccoon comforts Chester, and reminds him that, sometimes in life, “we all have to do things we don’t want to do.” He begs his mom to let him stay home with her. The story begins with Chester Raccooncrying at the edge of the forest because he does not want to go to school. The Kissing Hand, however, has an underlying message of the importance of love that makes it appropriate to read all year round. This book is a classic choice for parents looking to soothe nervous kids before the first day of school or summer camp. ![]() ![]() ![]() Originally published in 1993 by The Child Welfare League of America, The Kissing Hand is here to stay. This week for Traditional Thursday, I will be reviewing The Kissing Hand by Aubrey Penn with illustrations by Ruth E. ![]()
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