A
Pocket Full of Kisses
In
this tender sequel to the New York Times bestseller and children's classic The
Kissing Hand, Audrey Penn provides parents with another tale of love and
reassurance to share with their children. Chester Raccoon has a baby brother—and
the baby brother is taking over his territory. When Chester sees his mother
give his baby brother a Kissing Hand—his Kissing Hand—he is overcome with
sadness, but Mrs. Raccoon soothes his fears with her own special brand of
wisdom, finding just the right way to let Chester know he is deeply loved.
Brought to life by Barbara Leonard Gibson's warm illustrations, this story is
perfect for families who are adjusting to all the changes new members can
bring.
A Kiss
Goodbye
Moving
is hard on everyone, but especially children. Chester Racoon,
whom readers have come to know and love through the New York Times bestseller
The Kissing Hand, and its sequel, A Pocket Full of Kisses, is facing another
dilemma common to the lives of many children; he and his family are moving.
Young readers will love the way Chester says goodbye to his old home and learns
that there are some exciting aspects to his new home.
Chester
Raccoon and the Big Bad Bully
In
this latest addition to the Kissing Hand book collection, Chester Raccoon must
learn to deal with another common problem of childhood: a bully at school.
When Mrs. Raccoon learns that there is a bully
problem at school, she decides to investigate the situation. But after seeing
the bully for herself, she shares a story about a forest that was full of
smooth yellow stones, and how the animals living there changed a pointy stone
they found into a smooth stone so that it wouldn't hurt any tender paws.
Chester, Ronny, and Cassy
follow the spirit of Mrs. Raccoon's story when they next encounter the Bully.
Approaching him as a group, they invite him to play, proving that the best way
to get rid of an enemy is to make him or her a friend.
This book encourages children to understand that
many child bullies are themselves unhappy and gives readers a good example of
settling differences by peaceful means. Educators will embrace this story about
a positive strategy for dealing with a bully.
Chester Raccoon and the Acorn Full of
Memories
Chester Raccoon's good friend Skiddel Squirrel has had an accident and will not be
returning - ever. Chester is upset that he won't get to play with his friend
anymore. Mrs. Raccoon suggests that Chester and his friends create some
memories of Skiddel, so that they will have good
memories when they miss him. Chester, his brother Ronny, and their friends
decide to gather at the pond, where they combine their memories and create a
touching celebration of their friend's life.
Many young children must face the loss of loved
ones or the need to attend a funeral. This sweet story will help children to
understand the positive purpose behind memorial services and how "making
memories" can provide cheer and comfort when missing an absent loved one.
Chester
the Brave
Little
Chester Raccoon, the beloved character who has helped so many children with
issues in their lives, learns the meaning of bravery and a method for
overcoming his fears in this new Audrey Penn title. After sharing the story of
a little bird who is afraid to have flying lessons in front of his friends,
Mrs. Raccoon tells Chester that being brave doesn’t mean being unafraid; being
brave means not letting that fear stop him. Mrs. Raccoon teaches Chester an
important strategy: Think-Tell-Do. When he thinks he is afraid, he tells
himself he can do it, and then he just does it. Of course, getting a Kissing
Hand helps a little too. This simple strategy can be helpful to children in
many different situations.