A Pocket Full of Kisses
- Picture Books
- Ages 3-7
Published May 15, 2006
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.
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Product details
Picture Book | Ages 3 – 7 Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-933718-02-6 | 32 pages | $16.95 Paperback ISBN: 978-1-939100-57-3 | 32 pages | $9.99 Ebook ISBN: 978-1-933718-40-8 | $10.99 Lexile Level: 580 | Guided Reading Level: J | Grade Level: 2 | Reading Recovery Level: 17Reviews
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— Booklist
“The Kissing Hand…has developed such a following that many libraries cannot fill the demand each year before the start of school…But those who love the original may want to read the new story about Chester Raccoon…Teeming with details, Gibson’s paintings depict an idyllic woodland populated with friendly beasts, birds, and bugs that seem to pause and take an interest in the raccoons’ conversations. The focus of the artwork, as well as the story, is clearly on the loving mother-and-child relationship”
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— Publishers Weekly
“Penn understands the powerful pull of old-fashioned sentiment.”
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— watermarkbooks.com
“This heartwarming book is a perfect choice for families with a new sibling or to use in a day-care/pre-school setting.”
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A Bedtime Kiss for Chester Raccoon
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A Color Game for Chester Raccoon
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A Kiss Goodbye
by Audrey Penn · illustrated by Barbara Gibson
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A Kissing Hand for Chester Raccoon
by Audrey Penn · illustrated by Barbara Gibson
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Chester Raccoon and the Acorn Full of Memories
by Audrey Penn · illustrated by Barbara Gibson
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Chester Raccoon and the Almost Perfect Sleepover
by Audrey Penn · illustrated by Barbara Gibson
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Chester Raccoon and the Big Bad Bully
by Audrey Penn · illustrated by Barbara Gibson
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Chester the Brave
by Audrey Penn · illustrated by Barbara Gibson
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The Kissing Hand
by Audrey Penn · illustrated by Nancy M. Leak, Ruth Harper
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Un Beso en Mi Mano
by Audrey Penn · illustrated by Ruth Harper
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Author
Audrey Penn
Audrey Penn started her career as a ballerina dancing with the National Ballet, New York City Ballet, Stuttgart Ballet, and the Danny Diamond Dance Theatre.…
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Illustrator
Barbara Gibson
An award-winning illustrator, Barbara Leonard Gibson was a freelance artist in the Baltimore-Washington area for twenty-five years. Originally from New York, and with a degree…
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