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.
Ask your child what animals they see on the front and back covers of the book.
Discuss what time of day the story shows.
Throughout the story, ask your child if they like to do some of the same things Chester likes to do and if they felt the same way Chester did about coming to school.
Assign each character a movement (ex. for Chester, make a mask out of hands). Everytime you mention the character in the book, have the child make the movement.