This is a shortened version of [book:The Kissing Hand|18419], making it perfect for even younger kids. This will help even more kids deal with separation anxiety!

I received a copy in exchange for an honest review. (Though I am a fan of the original, have a copy, and have gifted copies.)

This is, as always, a timeless treasure of a book. I know people who have given this book to children from the age of newborn to kids heading off to college. The book itself is like a tangible version of the kiss; "I care, and I will always be there for you."

Received an advance reader copy in exchange for a fair review.
Thanks to NetGalley and Tanglewood Press for the opportunity to read and review A Kissing Hand for Chester Raccoon by Audrey Penn! This classic children's book has been transformed into a board book edition, with the same message as The Kissing Hand. Simple and beautiful illustrations, sketched and and brought to life with watercolor, represent the loving relationship between a mother and her son. She's trying to build his security and self confidence by giving him her gift of a kissing hand. I remember reading this book to my own children years ago and the comfort that it gave them and me is still memorable. 5 stars!

I hadn't read The Kissing Hand (original title) or heard of the concept, but I like the idea and the heart-warming final illustration proving Chester's got it down. This story is very short and simple, but introduces a practical strategy to deal with separation anxiety before events such as starting school or spending nights sleeping over away from parents. That said, you could read it an introduce the idea yourself without having raccoons model it for you without losing a lot...