A Kiss Goodbye

Written by Audrey Penn · Illustrated by Barbara Gibson

Book #3 in the The Kissing Hand series

Chester must leave his beloved home. Can a new place ever feel the same?

5.4/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 341 ratings

32 pages· 1,116 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud· AD580L

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Bookroo's summary

Chester Raccoon faces the daunting task of moving from his cherished tree home, marked for cutting. As he grapples with the sadness of leaving, his mother offers hope that their new home might hold unexpected joys. Will Chester find comfort and happiness in unfamiliar surroundings, or will the loss of his old home overshadow the promise of new beginnings? Join Chester on this heartfelt journey of change and discovery, where every goodbye might just lead to a brighter hello.

From the publisher

Chester Raccoon is very unhappy about leaving his home, a tree that has been marked by tree cutters, but his mother tries to convince him that their new home might be even better.

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 32
Words: 1,116
Reading age: 3–8
Audience: Picture
Lexile: AD580L

Themes & topics

Books about moving Books about family Books about family life Books about mammals Books about raccoons

What readers & critics say

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“This is a touching story that successfully captures the powerful emotions that can come with moving, even and especially the tender emotions of a child. Anyone going through a move will relate to Chester Raccoon's desire to stay in a familiar place with friends and things he loves. Hopefully Chester's experience will also help bring courage and a positive outlook to anyone struggling.”

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