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Audrey Penn
The Kissing Hand
The Kissing Hand series helps young children cope with separation anxiety. Through the story of Chester Raccoon and his mother, it offers comfort and reassurance for new experiences like starting school. This gentle series explores themes of love and connection, making goodbyes a little easier.
The books in The Kissing Hand series are best read in publication order to follow Chester Raccoon's journey through various new experiences, though each story also stands alone effectively.
The series includes several companion books that feature Chester Raccoon and his family, exploring different developmental milestones and emotional challenges beyond the initial separation anxiety theme.
This series is primarily aimed at preschool and early elementary school children, particularly those experiencing transitions or anxieties related to new environments and goodbyes.