The kissing hand by Audrey Penn

THE KISSING HAND
By Audrey Penn
Illustrated by Ruth E. Harper & Nancy M. Leak

Genre: Picture Book / Family / Feelings & Emotions
Age: 4–8 years

💛 A LITTLE KISS THAT MAKES GOODBYES EASIER

Chester Raccoon doesn’t want to leave home for his first day of school. He wants to stay close to his mother, where everything feels safe and familiar.

Then Mrs. Raccoon shares a special family secret: the Kissing Hand. With one kiss in the center of his palm, Chester can carry his mother’s love with him wherever he goes.

A tender story about separation, reassurance, courage, and the comforting power of family love, The Kissing Hand has become a beloved favorite for children facing new beginnings.

🌟 Perfect for: first-day-of-school jitters, bedtime reading, and children experiencing a new school, camp, daycare, or other big transition.