If you are looking to extend the learning experience with your child, here is a super simple craft project you can do. The book provides a wonderful opportunity for parents to engage with their children about this very common problem. However, a child’s life is not really carefree…and children are learning at an amazing rate while they are playing…and especially while they are sharing a story with a parent! Young children can identify with Chester and will be encouraged when they see how he was able to overcome his fear of going to school and his reluctance to leave all that is familiar. As adults, we might envy the carefree life of a child…with no responsibilities and all the time in the world to play. Young children love this story and appreciate Chester’s fear because many of them have experienced it also. Chester’s mother is able to help her son overcome his fears by giving him a special secret that her mother shared with her when she was little. The little raccoon would rather stay home with his mother and play with his friends and swing on his swings because he is afraid of the new experience of going to school. “Chester Raccoon stood at the edge of the forest and cried.”
Written by Audrey Penn and Illustrated by Ruth Harper and Nancy LeakĪs the author says, “This is a story for any child who confronts a difficult situation, and for the child within each of us who sometimes needs reassurance.” The Kissing Hand will help any child who is anxious about starting a new school or trying a new experience. Here’s a wonderful picture book that I have shared with hundreds of children.
I’m honored to contribute, and hope that her site will also encourage every parent and anyone involved in the care and education of young children to take part in the 2012 Positive Parental Participation Challenge.
Perfect Picture Book Friday is part of the blog of Susannah Leonard Hill, a talented author of many children’s books. What’s really cool is that for many of the stories, there are also suggestions for other activities that extend the learning experience. I’ve just linked up with a fantastic resource for parents and teachers and anyone who wants to find great picture books to read with young children.
Reading with your child only takes a little time each day, but the impact it will have on your child is big and will last a life-time. Picture books and kids go together like peanut butter and jelly. The 2012 Positive Parental Participation Challenge is underway!
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