by Audrey Penn · illustrated by Barbara Leonard Gibson
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Mrs. Raccoon teaches Chester that bravery means doing something even when you're scared, with three simple steps and a Kissing Hand. A gentle, practical guide to courage.
When a classmate won't be coming back to school, Chester's mom teaches him how to make a memory. A gentle story for grieving kids.
Chester loves his first sleepover until bedtime, when he can't sleep and misses home. A reassuring story for kids nervous about nights away, with home always waiting.
When a bully troubles Chester, his mom tells a story about smoothing a sharp stone. Chester and friends try kindness, a gentle, hopeful lesson in handling bullies peacefully.
Chester doesn't want to leave his home when the Raccoon family moves, and his mom helps him say goodbye. A tender, comforting story for any child facing a move.
Chester Raccoon is nervous about starting school, so his mother gives him a kiss in his palm to carry with him. The classic comfort read for first days and separation worries.
Chester feels pushed aside when his new baby brother gets the Kissing Hand too. Mrs. Raccoon shows him a mother's love has room for everyone, perfect for welcoming a sibling.
Henry gets so mad when Ella won't share, and Grandpa and some animal friends teach him belly breathing and counting to ten. Calm down tools kids actually use.
Sarah Jane Hartwell doesn't want to go to her new school, and the twist ending reveals exactly who she is. A clever first day classic that kids love to reread.