The Kissing Hand
The Kissing Hand
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The Kissing Hand

Written by Audrey Penn & illustrated by Ruth Harper
Part of the The Kissing Hand Book Series
$18.99
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3 - 8
Reading age
30
Page count
15
Words per page
AD540L
Lexile measure
Jan 1, 1993
Publication date

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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.

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Topics

momslove  starting school  familyschoolsocial themesnew experiencesparentsfeelings and emotionsmammalsmother-son relationshipsforest animalsraccoonsanxietyseparationovercoming anxietyfirst day of school

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Book Details

ISBN
9781933718002
Publication Date
January 1, 1993
Publisher
Tanglewood
Original Publication Date
January 1, 1993
Page Count
30
Words Per Page
15
Audience
Picture
Reading Age
3 - 8 years
Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
2006003727
WorldCat Number (OCLC)
188007428
Lexile® Level
AD540L
Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
~N
ATOS® Book Level
2.7
Accelerated Reader® Points
0.5
Accelerated Reader Quiz
30793
Accelerated Reader Interest Level
LG

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