The Kissing Hand
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Picture Book · Ages 3–8 · 1993 · Est. 4 min read-aloud

The Kissing Hand

Written by Audrey Penn · Illustrated by Ruth Harper

Part of the The Kissing Hand series

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

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30 pages· 457 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud· AD540L
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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
Themes & topics
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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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