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The kissing hand [sound recording] / by Audrey Penn. --

Penn, Audrey, 1947- (Author). Harper, Ruth E. (Added Author). Leak, Nancy M. (Added Author). Koren, Heather. (Added Author).

Summary:

When Chester the raccoon is reluctant to go to kindergarten for the first time, his mother teaches him a secret way to carry her love with him.

Record details

  • ISBN: 1933718102 (s.r., pbk.)
  • ISBN: 9781933718101 (s.r., pbk.)
  • Physical Description: 1 sound disc : digital ; 4 3/4 in.
  • Publisher: Terre Haute, IN : Tanglewood Audio, 2007.

Content descriptions

General Note:
Compact disc.
"Kissing Hand Books"--Container.
Read-along book illustrated by Ruth E. Harper and Nancy M. Leak.
Track 1, with page-turn signals; Track 2, without; Track 3, Chester's Song.
Creation/Production Credits Note:
Music by Garth Koren.
Participant or Performer Note:
Performed by Heather Koren.
Target Audience Note:
"For ages 3-8"--Container.
Immediate Source of Acquisition Note:
LSC 15.95
Subject: First day of school > Fiction > Juvenile sound recordings.
Mothers and sons > Fiction > Juvenile sound recordings.
Separation anxiety > Fiction > Juvenile sound recordings.
Kindergarten > Fiction > Juvenile sound recordings.
Schools > Fiction > Juvenile sound recordings.
Raccoon > Fiction > Juvenile sound recordings.
Children's audiobooks.

Available copies

  • 1 of 2 copies available at Tsuga Consortium.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Cookstown Branch FAV JP Penn 31681002598837 PICTUREPBK Checked out 06/25/2025
Lakeshore Branch FAV JP Penn 31681020066064 PICTURE Available -

  • Baker & Taylor
    When Chester the raccoon is reluctant to go to kindergarten for the first time, his mother teaches him a secret way to carry her love with him.
  • Lightning Source, Inc. Ebooks
    School is starting in the forest, but Chester Raccoon does not want to go. To help ease Chester's fears, Mrs. 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. Since its first publication in 1993, this heartwarming book has become a children's classic that has touched the lives of millions of children and their parents, especially at times of separation, whether starting school, entering daycare, or going to camp. It is widely used by kindergarten teachers on the first day of school. Stickers at the back will help children and their parents keep their Kissing Hand alive.
  • Lightning Source, Inc. Ebooks
    School is starting in the forest, but Chester Raccoon does not want to go. To help ease Chester's fears, Mrs. 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. Since its first publication in 1993, this heartwarming book has become a children's classic that has touched the lives of millions of children and their parents, especially at times of separation, whether starting school, entering daycare, or going to camp. It is widely used by kindergarten teachers on the first day of school. Stickers at the back will help children and their parents keep their Kissing Hand alive.
  • Perseus Publishing
    The Kissing Hand, used by millions of parents and children starting school or facing separation, is now brought to life in audio form. Package includes a paperback book and a reading of the story on CD, with and without page-turn signals. Also included on the CD, on a separate track, is the new, original "Chester's Song" with lyrics by Audrey Penn and set to beautiful music. A perfect addition to the home, classroom or library audio collection!

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