Here is the book that you are looking for, if you have a child who struggles with separation. On the first day of preschool or the first day of any new thing that will take the child away from home, bring out The Kissing Hand. Meet Chester, a little raccoon, who doesn't want to go to school. He doesn't want to go away from the home and family that he loves. Ah, but Mother Raccoon has an answer for that. You know you can take a kiss in your hand and the love in that kiss will always be with you no matter what. This book sold thousands after 9/11, and I've even had it given to young, nineteen-year-old sailors departing on their first cruise with the Navy. Seems you're never too old for The Kissing Hand. Other related books are: Chester Raccoon and the Big Bad Bully, a story about bullies; A Kiss Goodbye, a story about moving; and A Pocketful of Kisses, about the arrival of a new sibling
separation picture book raccoons family love read aloud to 3s, 4s, 5s, 6s series
preschooler
