Author Audrey Penn,
with the help of illustrator Barbara Leonard Gibson, has written
a delightful book for the very young (2-4 years) in A Kissing
Hand for Chester Raccoon. Of course in most cases the book
will have to be read to the child rather than the child reading
the book.
The book deals with a subject that is sometimes
painful to both mother and child—separation from one
another for various reasons—in this case the first instance
of going to school. As mothers have done for ages, Mrs. Raccoon
points out how delightful it will be at Owl's school and kisses
his paw so he can rub it when he wants to be assured of his
mommy's love.
This is a wonderful book to read to children
when they feel anxious when Mom must leave to take care of
other responsibilities
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