The Kissing Hand By Ruth E. Harper And Nancy M. Leak Essay

For many children, books are simply a fun way to end a day and to spend some time bonding with their caretaker. However, books have the capability to do much more than putting a child to sleep. Children’s stories often incorporate morals into their tales, some which provide a general understanding of societal norms, and some with explicit lessons that one can take away from the book. The book studied for this assignment falls under the latter category. The Kissing Hand was written by Audrey Penn, and illustrated by Ruth E. Harper and Nancy M. Leak. It was first released in 1993 by Child Family Press, which is an imprint of the Child Welfare League of America. It is currently priced at $16.80 for a paperback copy on Amazon, or $18.62 for a hardcover copy. The story begins with Chester Raccoon, a young raccoon, crying and expressing to his mother his reluctance to start school. â€Å"I want to stay home with you. I want to play with my friends. And play with my toys. And read my books. And swing on my swing† (Penn et al., 1993, p1). Chester’s mother, Mrs. Raccoon, the wise raccoon with experience and knowledge, tells her son that he will soon love school, but she understands his fear. To resolve this, she reveals a ‘secret’ which her mother showed to her, called the Kissing Hand. She then takes Chester’s hand, and kissing it firmly in the centre of the palm, which the young raccoon feels radiate through his body with a â€Å"special warmth† (9). Mrs. Raccoon tells her son thatShow MoreRelatedDeveloping Management Skills404131 Words   |  1617 PagesManagement—-Study and teaching. 2. Management—Problems, exercises, etc. Kim S. II. Title. HD30.4.W46 2011 658.40071 173—dc22 I. Cameron, 2009040522 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 ISBN 10: 0-13-612100-4 ISBN 13: 978-0-13-612100-8 B R I E F TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S Preface xvii Introduction 1 PART I 1 2 3 PERSONAL SKILLS 44 Developing Self-Awareness 45 Managing Personal Stress 105 Solving Problems Analytically and Creatively 167 PART II 4 5 6 7 INTERPERSONAL SKILLS 232