The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of The Kissing Hand
Book Review: Great book
Summary: 5 Stars
This book is fantastic for when you have to leave your little one at the doorstep of a babysitter or at school. Great read.Book Review: Great book to ease preschool fears
Summary: 5 Stars
Our daughter had been attending preschool for a few months with no problems at all. In fact, she was so excited to go everyday she wouldn't even want to kiss me goodbye. Then, she started saying she didn't want to go. Everyday was a struggle to get her in the door of the classroom. I found this book and bought it for her for Christmas, and it has been a lifesaver. I make sure that is our bedtime story each night before a school day, and she loves having her own kissing hand. I remind her each morning when I drop her off that she has a special kiss from me that she can put on her cheek if she starts to miss me. The only thing she thought was a little weird, was how the raccoon wen to school at night instead of during the day. But that gave me an opportunity to teach her about nocturnal animals. Two great lessons in one great book!Book Review: Great children story
Summary: 5 Stars
I recently purchased this book for my grandson on the recommendation of a friend. I was not familiar with it but it is a beautifully written and illustrated story that teaches a lesson for the young or old. As an elementary teacher for over 30 years this is one of the best stories I have ever come across. I highly recommend this book for any age.Book Review: Grreat Book
Summary: 5 Stars
As a kindergarten teacher, I use this book every year on the first day of school. With Audrey Penn you can't go wrong! She does a great job of putting children's fears at rest for that big step of starting school. It's a fabulous book.Book Review: He put his fist up to his cheek...
Summary: 5 Stars
This is one of my favorite books. The story of little Chester the raccoon, his fear of going away to school, and how his mom gives him a kissing hand so he'll know her love is with him is a priceless story. I've read it to my son and daughter often over the last few years.
On Sunday afternoon my wife and I took our son to his first overnight camp. Three days away in the Carolina mountains at Camp Grier, a Presbyterian church camp. As we were about to leave the camp after dropping him off I called my son over and said "I have 3 things that I want you to remember while you're here.
Number 1 is to be respectful of your fellow campers and the camp counselors that are here.
Number 2 is to remember that if you get tired, or scared, or frustrated to say a prayer and God will be with you.
Number 3 is,"
I took his little hand in mine, kissed his palm, and closed his fingers over it,
"Whenever you feel like you're missing your mom, or your dad, or home. Hold this up to your cheek and remember that we love you and we'll be with you again soon."
We then sent him off to his cabin and his camp mates and he skipped joyfully away. We headed back to the car to leave and found that he had forgotten something. I quickly carried it to his cabin and found him talking with one of his counselors. As I handed him the item I asked him what he was going to do if he missed his mom and dad. He smiled a sheepish grin and held his fist up to his cheek.
I walked away knowing that for the next three days he was going to be fine.
I highly recommend "The Kissing Hand" by Audrey Penn for you and a child that you love.
Kevin Decker