The Kissing Hand

Name: The Kissing Hand
Price: 17.09 USD
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ISBN: 9781933718002

By: Audrey Penn

Product Description

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A heartwarming classic, this story follows Chester the Raccoon and his fear of going to school. With beautiful illustrations you and your child will find your hearts warmed as you learn of "the kissing hand" and see how you can apply it to your own lives. Included in the back are heart-shaped stickers that say "The Kissing Hand" that you can use to help your little ones know just how much you love them!

Product Information

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Title: The Kissing Hand
By: Audrey Penn
Format: Hardcover
Number of Pages: 26
Vendor: Tanglewood
Publication Date: 2006
Dimensions: 10.1 X 8.2 X 0.4 (inches)

Weight: 12 ounces
ISBN: 1933718005
ISBN-13: 9781933718002
Ages: 3-8
Series: Kissing Hand
Stock No: WW718002

Publisher's Description

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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. It is widely used by kindergarten teachers on the first day of school. Stickers at the back will help children and their parents keep their Kissing Hand alive.

Author Bio

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Audrey Penn takes her one-woman educational program, the Writing Penn, into schools, libraries, and children’s hospitals where she shapes and refines her story ideas in partnership with kids. She is also highly sought after as a conference keynote speaker by groups of teachers and other professionals who work with children.

Ruth Harper was born in England, is a descendent of Sir Christopher Wren, and lived in six countries before coming to America. She has been an art teacher, where she wrote an accredited art curriculum, presented seminars on art education, been a guest illustrator at elementary schools, and has donated many works to fund-raising events.