Ideas for using books to support social emotional development. The kissing hand is a sweet and simple book for young children. Between 1973 and 1976 she was a choreographer for the us figure skating team for the pan. Based on a 2007 online poll, the national education. It is a story about a young raccoon named chester who was anxious about leaving home and going to school. Penn as author, lecturer, and educator into the lives of thousands of children from kindergarten through college. The kissing hand by audrey penn, ruth harper, hardcover. A kissing hand for chester raccoon the kissing hand series by audrey penn. It is a very sweet story of chester, a boy raccoon, who does not want to go to. Her lecture series became a national education series in 1989. The kissing hand perfectly shows how love can travel anywhere. Please limit the use and distribution of these materials accordingly.
Also included on the cd, on a separate track, is the new, original chesters song with lyrics by audrey penn and set to beautiful music. Jan 01, 1993 the kissing hand by audrey penn first published in 1993 summary from wiki. Free printable for the kissing hand wise owl factory. Ruth e harper illustrator, nancy m leak illustrator online at alibris. Paint students hands either black or grey and have them stamp their hand print in the middle of the blank space below the poem. The kissing hand activities for using the kissing hand by audrey penn on the first day of school. The kissing hand the kissing hand series series by audrey penn. Mother raccoon finds an unforgettable way of communicating the. The kissing hand activities this character traits writing packet is designed to be used after reading the story the kissing hand by audrey penn.
The kissing hand by audrey penn and publisher tanglewood press. The kissing hand the kissing hand series kindle edition by penn, audrey, harper, ruth. The kissing hand handprint art project is a simple craft to go along with the kissing hand by audrey penn. Audrey penns the kissing hand, is a great book to help ease a childs mind from the first seperation from their parents. Ask them what kind of animal is on the front cover and if they have ever seen one before. Here is the story of a little raccoon who confronts the first day of school and needs reassurance. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the kissing hand the kissing hand series.
The kissing hand big book when you click through, make sure it is the big book edition 15. I like that the language is easy to understand, even for very young readers, but it has a powerful meaning. A kissing hand for chester raccoon the kissing hand series. The kissing hand by audrey penn hardcover edition of the book. The kissing hand with 40 kissing hand audrey penn, author, ruth e. The kissing hand is an excellent book to read before the first day of school to children who are apprehensive about the beginning of the school year, even if it is not their first year of school. Fiction here is the story of a little raccoon who confronts the first day of school and needs reassurance. School is starting in the forest, but chester raccoon does not want to go. The kissing hand, used by millions of parents and children starting school or facing separation, is now brought to life in audio form. Save up to 80% by choosing the etextbook option for isbn. May 30, 2019 the kissing hand, her fourth book, was published in 1993 and has become her most wellknown book. Package includes a paperback book and a reading of the story on cd, with and without pageturn signals.
Once dry, have students cut out a red or pink heart with const. The kissing hand the kissing hand by audrey penn author ruth harper illustrator. Pdf the kissing hand book by audrey penn free download. Adaped from the original text, the kissing hand, by audrey penn, scholastic inc. Audrey penn was born in 1947, and grew up in silver spring maryland. Dollkissing hand chester racc by audrey penn, 9781579822095, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook. Since it was first published in 1993, the kissing hand by audrey penn has provided reassurance for children dealing with difficult transitions and situations. Todays reading focuses on childrens understanding of basic information presented in. She was a great storyteller as a kid, and her teachers told her that she had a gift and encouraged her to write and a child. The kissing hand by audrey penn, 9781933718101, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook. The kissing hand and chester raccoon first day activities a. The kissing hand 9781933718002, 9781933718361 vitalsource.
His mother kisses his center palm and tells him that whenever you feel lonely and need a little loving from home, just press your hand to your cheek and think, added 61917. It has been used extensively in elementary schools, hospice, and by the u. Chester is a young raccoon who is nervous about going to school. The main characters of this childrens, childrens story are chester and his mom.
The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 32 pages and is available in hardcover format. Since its first publication in 1993, this heartwarming book has become a. The perfect book for any child taking the plunge into school, endearing illustrations are as soothing as the simple story. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. This is the first of three repeated readings of a book with children. With illustrations by barbara gibson that capture the warmth and beauty of the original artwork, toddlers now share in the benefits from mrs. Pdf the kissing hand book by audrey penn free download 32. Chester raccoon is afraid to go to school, but his mother shares the kissing hand, a family secret that lets him feel her love whenever he needs it. The kissing hand is another wonderful, wellknown childrens story i discovered. The kissing hand by audrey penn is the perfect book for helping children know that their feelings are real common, and there is a way to move forward with bravery, just as the main character chester did.
Since its first publication in 1993, this heartwarming book has become a childrens classic that has touched the lives of millions of children and their parents, especially. The kissing hand is written by audrey penn, illustrated by ruth e. While the focus of the picture book is on fears about starting school, the reassurance and comfort the book provides can be applied to many different situations. It teaches children to be brave and face their fears, and helps them know that someone like a parent, guardian or teacher is always there for them, cheering them on and. Audrey penn received the educational press association of americas distinguished achievement award for excellence in educational journalism for the kissing hand. The kissing hand unit ideas for shared reading and writing, songs and poems, making a hand necklace and raccoon puppet. Mother raccoon finds an unforgettable way of communicating the message that everyone most needs to hear.
A kissing hand for chester raccoon by audrey penn, barbara. Dollkissing hand chester racc audrey penn download. Childrens book author audrey penn has been visiting schools in the washington, d. Ages 35 examples of activities that can be used while reading the kissing hand and throughout the. It features a mother raccoon comforting a child raccoon by kissing its paw. Raccoon shares a family secret called the kissing hand to give him the reassurance of her love any time his world feels a little scary.
Read aloud of the kissing hand by audrey penn youtube. These resources are provided for teachers to help students with severe disabilities participate in the general curriculum. The first edition of the novel was published in january 1st 1993, and was written by audrey penn. Audrey penn s the kissing hand, is a great book to help ease a childs mind from the first seperation from their parents. Audrey penn takes her onewoman educational program, the writing penn, into schools, libraries, and childrens hospitals where she shapes and refines her story ideas in partnership with kids. A kissing hand for chester raccoon conveys the heart of the story in rhyming verse, perfect for readaloud and easy for even the little ones to remember and recite. First published by the child welfare league of america in 1993, it has been used to reassure children upset by separation anxiety. The kissing hand the kissing hand series kindle edition. Lovingly, his mother shares a secret that will help him cope with his new world. The kissing hand and chester raccoon first day activities. So his mother decided to share a family secret with him. Audrey penn didnt start off her career as a writer. The perfect book for any child taking the plunge into school, endearing illustrations are.
Also in maryland is nancy marie morton leaks, one of this books artists. Dear parents, we read the book the kissing hand by audrey penn. Free download or read online the kissing hand pdf epub book. The text and graphics are adapted from the original source. This adapted literature resource is available through the. The kissing hand lesson plan homeschool unit study ideas. Raccoon shares a family secret called the kissing hand to give him the. Pdf a kissing hand for chester raccoon the kissing hand. Penn, in the 1970s, was a ballerina dancer dancing for the new york city ballet, danny diamond dance theatre, stuttgart ballet, and the national ballet.
Attach the decorated hand to the following note and send it home. The kissing hand is an american childrens picture book written by audrey penn and illustrated by ruth e. A kissing hand for chester raccoon the kissing hand series by audrey penn pdf 76. During the last 20 years, parents and teachers have passed along the secret of the kissing hand to children facing first days of kindergarten, first grade, and. The kissing hand by audrey penn chester raccoon doesnt want to go to school but his mother shares a family secret to help him remember home. The kissing hand by audrey penn chester, a young raccoon, is anxious about leaving his mother, his toys, and his friends on the first day of school. The kissing hand, an internationally renowned childrens book, addresses separation anxiety and is a great resource at the beginning of the school year, or in any situation where a child must separate from parents. Presentation mode open print download current view. By using these writing templates, it will provide your students with practice with finding evidence in the text to explain why a character displays a p. She has a husband, four children, and spiritual leanings. Elm optional repeated book readings the kissing hand. Audrey penn was a ballerina, olympic figureskating choreographer, and theatre actress who needed a new creative outlet, when arthritis halted dancing and skating.