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Children and adults alike enjoy this tender, gentle story of a little raccoon who is getting ready to go to school with typical separation anxiety. I especially like that the animals in the story are accurate representations of the real activities of nocturnal animals. The animals impart an understanding of what animals in the wild really do, consistent with the story line, although imagination also must accept that the animals all attend school together. This story is heartwarming and is a great one to fashion tender understanding of fears and separtion. I have given this book to many parents and grandparents with overwhelming positive responses. It can also provide an opportunity to share a "kissing hand" experience that will become a wonderful memory not only of the story but of the lasting love of a mother (Grandparent, etc.) for the child. The illustrations in this book are lovely. The characters resemble closely wildlife and the variety of animals presents its own teachable moments for little ones. This is a charming, tender and gentle story that should be shared with any child for whom you have a fondness. The world would be a better place if every child had a "kissing hand."Read full review
From the first time I read this I knew I'd be reading it to my grandchildren one day. Perfect story line for children nervous about going yo school the first time but it's absolutely an adorable story for anytime. My granddaughter makes the kissing hand gesture all the time. Doesn't disappoint!
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This is a classic book for kindergardners - Short, direct but nicely written and illustrated - My daughter was already reading it in her kindergarden class ! She asks for it all the time to be read to her and she asks questions aboutit so it is engaging her as well.Easy to read and understand and I highly recommend it for all families with little children. I bought a supposedly used copy for less than $2 and it was in perfect condition! It even came with a full sheet of unused heart stickers for your child's little hand! Great Book for the money !! You can also buy a stuffed raccoon from the story.
I was looking for a way for my daughter to be ok with leaving me for school. I read online that this book helped someone elses child with the stress of leaving Mom. I got it and read it to my daughter it's a wonderful book and helped her too. The next time she went to school she told me she used her kissing hand when she got sad. It's a tear jerker in the end I could hardly finish it the first time I read it, it didn't affect her that way. I recommend this book for anyone who has a chold going to school for the first time.
This book came recommended by a friend. It is heart warming for sure. My kids loved it as much as I did.
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