The Kissing Hand
Audrey Penn
Description
When Chester Raccoon is nervous about leaving home and starting school, his mother shares a family secret called the "kissing hand" to reassure him that her love will always be with him. This heartwarming story helps children navigate feelings of separation anxiety and the transition to new experiences.
Why This Book?
The Kissing Hand helps young children understand separation anxiety and the emotional support systems that help them feel safe when facing new experiences, such as starting school. The story highlights the power of love, reassurance, and connection between caregivers and children. It provides a meaningful foundation for discussing emotions, coping strategies, and how relationships help children build confidence in unfamiliar situations.
Grade Levels
PreK, K, 1
Literacy Skills
Making Connections, Theme, Character Analysis, Retelling, Summarizing, Feelings and Emotions
Standards
Ask and answer questions, Retelling stories, Describing characters, Identify the lesson or message, Use illustrations and details to understand characters and events, Compare personal experiences to those of the characters, Collaborative discussions
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