Book Series · 10 Books

The Kissing Hand Books

In order from The Kissing Hand to A Pocket Full of Kisses.

The Kissing Hand series is a set of 10 picture books by Audrey Penn, published between 1993 and 2021. Written for ages 0–8, most books run about 30 pages.

The Kissing Hand
A Kiss Goodbye
Chester Raccoon and the Big Bad Bully
Chester Raccoon and the Acorn Full of Memories
A Bedtime Kiss for Chester Raccoon
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Kissing Hand
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$1797
Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 3–8 · 1993

The Kissing Hand

By Audrey Penn, Ruth Harper (Illustrator)

A young raccoon learns to cope with going to school for the first time.

30 pages· 457 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
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Summary: Chester Raccoon dreads his first day of school, but his mother has a special secret to share. With the Kissing Hand, Chester can carry her love wherever he goes. Will this magical gesture ease his fears and help him face the unknown? Discover how a simple touch can transform a daunting journey into a heartwarming adventure.
The complete set

The Kissing Hand Series

10 books · Published 1993–2021

The Kissing Hand
Series
Sale price
$1797

The Kissing Hand

Picture Book · Ages 3–8 · 1993

A young raccoon learns to cope with going to school for the first time.

A Kiss Goodbye
Series
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$1597

A Kiss Goodbye

Picture Book · Ages 3–8 · 2007

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

Chester Raccoon and the Big Bad Bully
Series
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$1597

Chester Raccoon and the Big Bad Bully

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2008

Chester faces a school bully and learns the power of friendship to transform enemies into allies.

Chester Raccoon and the Acorn Full of Memories
Series
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$1597

Chester Raccoon and the Acorn Full of Memories

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2009

A young raccoon learns to cherish memories after losing a friend.

A Bedtime Kiss for Chester Raccoon
Series
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$858

A Bedtime Kiss for Chester Raccoon

Board Book · Ages 0–5 · 2011

A raccoon overcomes fear of shadows with a loving gesture.

A Color Game for Chester Raccoon
Series
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$759

A Color Game for Chester Raccoon

Board Book · Ages 0–5 · 2012

Discover a playful game to keep children entertained anywhere.

Chester the Brave
Series
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$1597

Chester the Brave

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2012

A young raccoon learns to conquer fear with a simple strategy.

A Kissing Hand for Chester Raccoon
Series
Sale price
$858

A Kissing Hand for Chester Raccoon

Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2014

A mother's secret kiss helps a young raccoon face separation fears.

Chester Raccoon and the Almost Perfect Sleepover
Series
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$1597

Chester Raccoon and the Almost Perfect Sleepover

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017

Chester's first sleepover brings fun, but can he overcome homesickness when night falls?

A Pocket Full of Kisses
Series
Sale price
$958

A Pocket Full of Kisses

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2021

Chester Raccoon struggles with jealousy as he learns to share his mother's love with a new sibling.

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the Kissing Hand series?

There are 10 books in the Kissing Hand series. It began with The Kissing Hand in 1993, and the newest book, A Pocket Full of Kisses, was published in 2021.

What ages are the Kissing Hand books best for?

The series is best for ages 0–8, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring The Kissing Hand to life.

01

Audrey Penn

Author
02

Ruth Harper

Illustrator
03

Barbara Gibson

Illustrator

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