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Picture Book · Ages 3–8 · 1993 · Est. 4 min read-aloud
The Kissing Hand
By Audrey Penn, Ruth Harper (Illustrator)
Part of the The Kissing Hand series
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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Bookroo's 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.
From the publisher
When Chester the raccoon is reluctant to go to kindergarten for the first time, his mother teaches him a secret way to carry her love with him.
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 30
- Words
- 457
- Reading age
- 3–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD540L
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What readers & critics say
Reviews
5.8
out of 7
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 2.7
- F&P level
- ~N
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 30793
Publication
- Published
- January 1, 1993
- Publisher
- Tanglewood
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781933718002
- LCCN
- 2006003727
- OCLC
- 188007428
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