The kissing hand is an american childrens picture book written by audrey penn and illustrated by ruth e. Penns second book, blue out of season, won the midstate library association award and very special arts recognition award. The kissing hand 25th anniversary family edition by audrey penn with over six million copies sold, countless children have come to know chester raccoon through the kissing hand, which continues to provide joy and reassurance to kids facing difficult separations and life events. The rough but endearing raccoon illustrations are as satisfying and soothing for anxious children as the simple story. Click on the link to pop on over to my tpt shop to grab this comprehensive kissing hand literacy packet. The kissing hand page the kissing hand lessons, printables, ideas, and more to match this lovely story. Provide several copies of the book as well as props and activities to accompany the book. This post contains affiliate links at no cost to you. The kissing hand by audrey penn, ruth harper, hardcover. Created by allisons book bag view on allisons book bag share. As in the original, chester raccoon is nervous about attending owls night school raccoons are nocturnal.
Please limit the use and distribution of these materials accordingly. It looks like we dont have any awards for this title yet. What is the text for the children story the kissing hand. His mother gives him a magic secret called the kissing hand to take with him to school.
Today i have a sweet kissing hand craft thats fun to make, works on a number of skills, and reinforces the concepts in the kissing hand. As is written in the foreword, the kissing hand is a story for any child who confronts a difficult situation. The kissing hand is a wonderful book that helps children cope with being away from their parents when they go to school. So his mother decided to share a family secret with him. Composition perspective image framing size and placement of character focal point by elisabeth final eng 353 book size the book is large for an. Attach the decorated hand to the following note and send it home. Based on the beloved, awardwinning, picture book and to be brought to life with adorable puppets from jim hensons creature shop, penns the kissing hand, published by tanglewood, will feature chester the raccoon as he learns how to navigate going to school, making new friends, and dealing with the daily anxieties of a preschooler, with. Based on a 2007 online poll, the national education association named the book one of its teachers top 100 books for children. She kisses his hand and tells him the kiss will stick all day.
Nancy m leak when chester the raccoon is reluctant to go to kindergarten for the first time, his mother teaches him a secret way to carry her love with him. School is starting in the forest, but chester raccoon does not want to go. Dear parents, we read the book the kissing hand by audrey penn. Great to read to grades k2 and even grades 24 would enjoy this cute book about a racoon named chester who is ready to start his first day of. Audrey penn was a ballerina, olympic figureskating choreographer, and theatre actress who needed a new creative outlet, when arthritis halted dancing and skating. Also included on the cd, on a separate track, is the new, original chesters song with lyrics by audrey penn and set to beautiful music. The kissing hand activities little giraffes teaching. This is a must read book for the first day of school. It is a story about a young raccoon named chester who was anxious about leaving home and going to school.
Since its first publication in 1993, this heartwarming book has become a childrens classic that has touched the lives of millions of children and. A sweetened, condensed version of the bestselling picture book, the kissing hand. The kissing hand the kissing hand series kindle edition by penn, audrey, harper, ruth. Raccoon took chesters left hand and spread open his tiny fingers into a fan. Leaning forward, she kissed chester right in the middle of his palm. The kissing hand, used by millions of parents and children starting school or facing separation, is now brought to life in audio form. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The kissing hand written by audrey penn, illustrated by ruth e. Raccoon shares a family secret called the kissing hand to give him reassurance of her love any time his world.
The kissing hand the kissing hand series and millions of other books are available for instant access. Fortunately, the kissing hand book and related activities can help. Series was designed to cover groups of books generally understood as such see wikipedia. Also in maryland is nancy marie morton leaks, one of this book s artists. The kissing hand, her fourth book, was published in 1993 and has become her most wellknown book. Childrens book author audrey penn has been visiting schools in the washington, d. Separation anxiety is very real for many children and parents at the start of the school year. A good rule of thumb is that series have a conventional name and are intentional creations, on the part of the author or publisher.
The kissing hand, a pocket full of kisses, a kiss goodbye, chester raccoon and the big bad bully, chester raccoon and the acorn full of memories, cheste. I went a little high on the age for this not because i think 810 year olds will necessarily want to read this book, but because for older children who read this book previously, a reference to the. The simple story is so gently told and illustrated that its sure to become a family treasure. The kissing hand is written by audrey penn, illustrated by ruth e. The kissing hand ideas and printables to match this book. During the last 20 years, parents and teachers have passed along the secret of the kissing hand to children facing first days of kindergarten, first grade, and other separations. The kissing hand is another wonderful, wellknown childrens story i discovered.
The kissing hand textual background formal elements. Yes, you can now have this beloved book in the oversized big book edition. The kissing hand perfectly shows how love can travel anywhere. She is best known for writing the kissing hand, a picture book featuring anthropomorphic raccoons.
The kissing hand by audrey penn is the perfect story to read with students at the beginning of the school year. See more ideas about the kissing hand, beginning of school and first day of school. Chester raccoon stood at the edge of the forest and cried. Audrey penn takes her onewoman educational program, the writing penn, into schools, libraries, and childrens hospitals where she shapes and refines her story ideas in partnership with kids. These resources are provided for teachers to help students with severe disabilities participate in the general curriculum. In the kissing hand, momma raccoon has a little trick to put her son, chester, at ease as he heads off to school for the very first time. The kissing hand by audrey pennruth harper hardcover barnes. This adapted literature resource is available through the sherlock center resource library.
On the first day, read the book the kissing hand and stamp a handprint on a puzzle. In 2004, a pocket full of kisses also was a the new. Send home in a ziplock bag with the note shown below the puzzle. This adapted literature resource is available through the. 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. First published by the child welfare league of america in 1993, it has been used to reassure children upset by separation anxiety. First day of school treats the kissing hand freebie. Sweet kissing hand craft with handprint and poem living. Audrey penn received the educational press association of americas distinguished achievement award for excellence in educational journalism for the kissing hand.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading. The kissing hand big book when you click through, make sure it is the big book edition 15. The text and graphics are adapted from the original source. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required.
His mom kisses him on the paw and reminds him, with a kissing hand well never be apart. Her lecture series became a national education series in 1989. This is a genuinely heartwarming, awardwinning book that is becoming a classic for readers of all ages, especially those who are trying to face new adventures. Starting preschool or kindergarten can be one of the hardest events for children and their parents as well. An absolutely perfect book for backtoschool time is the kissing hand. Chester felt his mothers kiss rush from his hand, up his arm, and into his heart. Audrey penns the kissing hand, is a great book to help ease a childs mind from the first seperation from their parents. The kissing hand activities and printables for back to school. Bonthius, whose website is now offline but accessible via archive. Fortunately, the kissing hand book by audrey penn can help ease separation anxiety. Award for excellence in educational journalism for the kissing hand.
Young children may struggle with separation anxiety after a significant life transition, such as a divorce. First days of school are certainly scary for most kids, and this book is a perfect tool for addressing their fears. Penn as author, lecturer, and educator into the lives of thousands of children from kindergarten through college. It features a mother raccoon comforting a child raccoon by kissing its paw. Despite the fact that my youngest son was very familiar with the preschool that he would be attending, separation was a major problem for him. Her best known book, the kissing hand, was a new york times number one best seller and won the distinguished achievement award for excellence in educational journalism. But, i learned a very hard lesson writing that first book. Also in maryland is nancy marie morton leaks, one of this books artists. The kissing hand and chester raccoon first day activities. Ideas for using books to support social emotional development.
Karin snelson, this gently reassuring tale by audrey penn. Its a lovely story that gives both young children and parents a way to cope with the initial separation and to deal with any anxiety that may come up during the school day. This story is about a little raccoon that has a fear of going to school until his mother fills him in on an old family secret the kissing hand. This storybook study includes worksheets, a game, craftivity, activities and more to go along with the book. Also included on the cd, on a separate track, is the new, original chesters song with lyrics by audrey. Create a kissing hand bin that the children can utilize throughout the year whenever they are feeling sad and miss their family. The beautiful illustrations really pop off the pages. Her little trick is one you can use with your own sweeties if they are nervous about going to school or anywhere for the first time. Learn how audrey penns the kissing hand isnt just a picture book. This set contains awards that could be handed out on the first day of school.
Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Package includes a paperback book and a reading of the story on cd, with and without pageturn signals. Audrey penns the kissing handis just the right book for any child taking that fledgling plunge into preschoolor for any youngster who is temporarily separated from home or loved ones. The kissing hand with 40 kissing hand audrey penn, author, ruth e.
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