The Kissing Hand

The Kissing Hand

by Audrey Penn · Illustrated by Ruth E. Harper

Age Range
4-7 years
Reading Level
Beginning Reader
Category
Picture Book
Pages
32
Published
1993
ISBN
978-0878685851

About This Book

Chester Raccoon doesn't want to go to school — he'd rather stay home and play with his friends. His mother shares a family secret called the Kissing Hand: she kisses his palm and tells him whenever he feels lonely, he can press his hand to his cheek and feel her love.

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