Best Selling Books by Audrey Penn

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. Since its first publication in 1993, this heartwarming book has become a children''s classic that has touched the lives of millions of children and their parents, especially at times of separation, whether starting school, entering daycare, or going to camp. It is widely used by kindergarten teachers on the first day of school. Stickers at the back will help children and their parents keep their Kissing Hand alive.

In this tender sequel to the New York Times bestseller and children''s classic The Kissing Hand, Audrey Penn provides parents with another tale of love and reassurance to share with their children. Chester Raccoon has a baby brother—and the baby brother is taking over his territory. When Chester sees his mother give his baby brother a Kissing Hand—his Kissing Hand—he is overcome with sadness, but Mrs. Raccoon soothes his fears with her own special brand of wisdom, finding just the right way to let Chester know he is deeply loved. Brought to life by Barbara Leonard Gibson''s warm illustrations, this story is perfect for families who are adjusting to all the changes new members can bring.

A young raccoon learns the meaning of bravery and a method for overcoming his fears.

An insightful and entertaining book that teaches young children what it''s like to have A.D.D.

In this new Kissing Hand board book, Audrey Penn brings us more maternal wisdom to solve another of early childhood''s little issues. Whether on a trip, in a restaurant or a store, children can become bored and fussy. Chester''s Favorite Game provides an activity that will entertain young children anywhere -- finding things in many colors: white, blue, yellow, red, orange, brown, and black.

Moving is hard on everyone, but especially children. Chester Racoon, whom readers have come to know and love through the New York Times bestseller The Kissing Hand, and its sequel, A Pocket Full of Kisses, is facing another dilemma common to the lives of many children; he and his family are moving. Young readers will love the way Chester says goodbye to his old home and learns that there are some exciting aspects to his new home.

In this latest addition to the Kissing Hand book collection, Chester Raccoon must learn to deal with another common problem of childhood: a bully at school. When Mrs. Raccoon learns that there is a bully problem at school, she decides to investigate the situation. But after seeing the bully for herself, she shares a story about a forest that was full of smooth yellow stones, and how the animals living there changed a pointy stone they found into a smooth stone so that it wouldn''t hurt any tender paws. Chester, Ronny, and Cassy follow the spirit of Mrs. Raccoon''s story when they next encounter the Bully. Approaching him as a group, they invite him to play, proving that the best way to get rid of an enemy is to make him or her a friend. This book encourages children to understand that many child bullies are themselves unhappy and gives readers a good example of settling differences by peaceful means. Educators will embrace this story about a positive strategy for dealing with a bully.

No Bones About Driftiss is a fantasy-adventure about a group of urban kids who discover, excavate and mount the bones of a very unusual dinosaur skeleton, and then-with some innovative thinking and backyard technology-move their creation to the local museum. Subtly and vicariously, through the characters and action in the book, No Bones...meets and challenges the imagination of children, provides compliments for a job well done, and confronts personal dilemmas associated with sharing, responsibility, and cooperation. Also woven skillfully into this story are ethical and scientific considerations that recognize fossils as valuable social and scientific resources and identify museums as institutions where such resources can be properly deposited, studies, interpreted, and exhibited. Twenty-seven black-and-white illustrations provide added depth to the characters and actions in the book.

This lyrical, skillfully woven tale recounts a child''s delight in awakening to her heritage. Lavishly illustrated, the book reminds readers how deeply the past and the present are intertwined. Full color.

Chester Raccoon''s good friend Skiddel Squirrel has had an accident and will not be returning - ever. Chester is upset that he won''t get to play with his friend anymore. Mrs. Raccoon suggests that Chester and his friends create some memories of Skiddel, so that they will have good memories when they miss him. Chester, his brother Ronny, and their friends decide to gather at the pond, where they combine their memories and create a touching celebration of their friend''s life. Many young children must face the loss of loved ones or the need to attend a funeral. This sweet story will help children to understand the positive purpose behind memorial services and how "making memories" can provide cheer and comfort when missing an absent loved one.

Set on Ocracoke Island in the Outer Banks of North Carolina, approaching Halloween festivities find Billy, Daniel, Stephanie, and Mark exhausted from their trip to sea to give their eccentric friend Mrs. Nemmish the pirate burial she insisted on. But now they are trapped in a tunnel, locked in by Zeek, local scoundrel and direct descendent of Israel Hands, who is racing against them to find the hidden treasure. Is the treasure''s location on the map that Zeek took from them, or could it be in the very tunnel where they are tripping over skeletons and struggling to find another way out? Luckily, they have allies - ghostly allies of Blackbeard and Mrs. Nemmish herself, who has been taken on board the ghost ship Queen''s Anne''s Revenge. This rollicking tale magically combines this unruly group of youngsters, Blackbeard''s ghost, secret tunnels, skeletons, hidden treasure, a very mysterious inheritance, the Bermuda Triangle, the Underground Railroad, and a hurricane hitting the Outer Banks in a page-turning delight, full of mystery, laughs, suspense, and adventure. This book also captures much of the essence and rich history of this fascinating location. After 30 years of regular visits to Ocracoke Island, the author has come to know the place and the people, and has enriched this fun tale with real characters, locations, lore, and legends passed down through the generations of residents from the days when Blackbeard had his hideout there. This book is a history lesson of the greatest kind - with the past and the present wonderfully and entertainingly intertwined.

The sun is up, it''s time for little Chester Raccoon to go to bed, but he is frightened by the shadows the sun is creating on the walls. Mrs. Raccoon soothes him with a Kissing Hand, and he is able to go to sleep. This sweet and decidedly unscary board book is both a light-hearted way to calm children''s fears at bedtime, along with a gentle introduction to Chester Raccoon and the Kissing Hand for the younger child. Funny illustrations will gentle the scary-looking shadows in a bedroom.

During the last 20 years, parents and teachers have passed along the secret of the Kissing Hand to children facing first days of kindergarten, first grade, and other separations. Now younger children can get in on Mama Raccoon''s secret and find comfort in A Kissing Hand for Chester Raccoon, a board-book adaptation of the original picture book. Chester could feel his mother''s kiss leap straight into his heart. "With a Kissing Hand," said Chester''s mom, "We''ll never be apart." "Just press your hand upon your cheek and feel that loving glow. It''s Mommy saying, ''I love you,'' wherever you may go." The Kissing Hand has become a children''s classic that has touched the lives of millions of children and their parents. A Kissing Hand for Chester Raccoon conveys the heart of the story in rhyming verse, perfect for read-aloud and easy for even the little ones to remember and recite. With illustrations by Barbara Gibson that capture the warmth and beauty of the original artwork, toddlers now share in the benefits from Mrs. Raccoon''s secret for making a child feel safe and secure.

"Feathers and fur don''t mix!" squawk a pair of ducks when they see Tuesday the Cat licking his chops over a nest of eggs. But when Tuesday sees the eggs in danger from a storm, he takes heroic action, and life-long friendships result in spite of major differences! This heartwarming story was inspired by real events in the author''s own neighborhood, and yes, Tuesday the cat and the now-grown ducks are still the best of friends.

Surprised to see a snowflake in May, Mandi meets the flukes, who control seasonal weather.

"Are we almost there?" Chester Raccoon asked his mother. Chester is excited about going to his very first sleepover. After his mother drops him off at Pepper Opossum''s house with a Kissing Hand in his palm, Chester and his animal friends have a long day of playing games and eating snacks. But when the animals decide to bed down, Chester can''t go to sleep. While his Kissing Hand has kept him from getting scared, he isn''t in his own bedroom, and he misses his family. When Chester returns home, Mrs. Raccoon welcomes her little cub and reassures him that his home is always there when he needs it. Young readers will enjoy reading about the party fun and take comfort when Chester finds himself in a situation they can relate to.

Will the red fire trucks accept the new green-and-white fire truck at Firehouse #10? Kai is a small green-and-white pumper truck who moves into Firehouse #10. Firehouse #10 has some of the biggest, reddest fire trucks around. So how can Kai fit in with the other fire trucks? When a big fire breaks out, it''s Kai who saves the day! From the New York Times bestselling author of The Kissing Hand, Audrey Penn, Kai to the Rescue! is a delightful story that celebrates the differences that make every one of us special. The trucks come to life with the exciting, kid-friendly art of up-and-coming animator and illustrator Mike Yamada! Kai to the Rescue! is perfect for National Fire Prevention Month (October) and Fire Prevention Week (the second week of October). Confidence comes in all colors, shapes, and sizes!

Sophie and her brother are excited by the arrival of Hanukkah, and they happily clean the cottage and shine the Menorah as their gift to the family. But when their mother shares her worry that they do not have enough cooking oil to last eight days, their father tells them the story behind the holiday celebration and the miracle of the oil. Inspired by the story, the family creates its own Miracle Jar and watches the oil disappear as they enjoy the special food that each day brings. The family''s hope and faith is confirmed when a last wipe of the cloth produces enough oil to prepare the eight day''s treat.

In this new leg of a wild adventure, the kids follow the trail of the loot under hot pursuit, a trail that leads halfway around the world and to the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean. But this adventure uncovers a far deeper mystery, which begins with the discovery of a strange sandstone in the secret tunnel on Ocracoke Island.

In this third Blackbeard book, a madcap adventure tale of four teens'' journey across the Atlantic and into Westminster Abbey to return some very old pirate loot, the deeper questions surrounding the strange sandstone with mysterious powers are gradually revealed. This novel''s masterful weaving of history, intrigue, adventure, the supernatural, and humor has created a book with a broad appeal to readers of many genres.

A collection of children''s books on the subject of self-esteem.

"Avant la rentrée scolaire, une maman raton laveur rassure son petit en lui disant qu''à l''école, il s''amusera, rencontrera de nouveaux amis et apprendra un tas de choses. Puis elle dépose un bisou secret au creux de sa main, lui rappelant tendrement qu''il sera toujours à sa portée au cas où il s''ennuierait.""--

Aujourd''hui, Antonin, le petit raton laveur, n''a aucune envie de se rendre à l''école. Depuis quelques jours, un affreux blaireau s''amuse en effet à terroriser tous ses copains, crevant le ballon de l''un ou provoquant la chute d''un autre. Pédagogue, la maman d''Antonin réunit tous les enfants apeurés et, en filant une métaphore avec un caillou non poli, elle leur explique que certains gens sont méchants parce qu''ils n''ont jamais appris autre chose. Après avoir écouté son histoire, tous les élèves de la classe font front commun et confrontent le nouveau venu qui, en les voyant surgir devant lui, croit d''abord qu''ils désirent se venger. Or, contre toute attente, les enfants l''invitent à se joindre à leurs jeux. Comprenant qu''il n''a plus besoin d''intimider les autres pour se tailler une place, le blaireau s''adoucit et accepte avec joie.

In this contemporary classic Chester Raccoon seeks love and reassurance from his mother as he ventures out into the world to attend his very first day of school.

When Chester the raccoon is reluctant to go to kindergarten for the first time, his mother teaches him a secret way to carry her love with him.

Este tierno cuento, continuación del clásico Un beso en mi mano de Audrey Penn, libro de gran venta según el New York Times, brinda a los padres otra historia de amor y seguridad para compartir con sus hijos. Chester Mapache tiene un hermanito, y ese hermanito parece querer adueñarse de su territorio. Cuando Chester ve que su mamá le da un beso en la mano, el beso de su mano, se siente muy triste, pero la señora Mapache calma sus miedos con su especial «gotas de sabiduría», y le deja saber a Chester lo mucho que lo quiere. Las cálidas ilustraciones de Barbara Leonard Gibson dan vida a una historia ideal para ayudar a las familias a adaptarse a los cambios que supone la llegada de un nuevo miembro.

Antonin, l''adorable raton laveur qui accompagne les enfants dans les moments difficiles, apprend surmonter ses peurs. Aprs avoir partag avec ses amis l''histoire d''un petit oiseau qui avait peur de voler, Antonin dcouvre que le courage ce n''est pas de ne pas avoir peur, mais bien de ne pas se laisser arrter par ses peurs. Puis, il apprend quelques trucs pour l''aider. Maintenant, lorsqu''Antonin croit qu''il a peur, il se dit : tu peux le faire! puis il agit. videmment, les bisous peuvent aussi beaucoup aider... Cette stratgie toute simple peut tre d''un secours prcieux dans de nombreuses situations que vivent les enfants. Little Antonin, the beloved character who has helped so many children with issues in their lives, learns the meaning of bravery and a method for overcoming his fears in this new Audrey Penn title. After sharing the story of a little bird who is afraid to have flying lessons in front of his friends, Mrs. Raccoon tells Antonin that being brave doesn''t mean being unafraid; being brave means not letting that fear stop him. Mrs. Raccoon teaches Antonin an important strategy: Think-Tell-Do. When he thinks he is afraid, he tells himself he can do it, and then he just does it. Of course, getting a Kissing Hand helps a little too. This simple strategy can be helpful to children in many different situations. Original Title: Chester the Brave

Antonin et ses amis sont confrontés à la perte d''un être cher. Avec douceur et compassion, la maman d''Antonin les aide à surmonter cette épreuve en les invitant à garder des souvenirs dans leur coeur... La perte d''un être cher est une épreuve difficile et marquante pour un enfant. Ce livre les aidera à surmonter leur peine et à comprendre le rituel des funérailles.

Chester Raccoon is very unhappy about leaving his home, a tree that has been marked by tree cutters, but his mother tries to convince him that their new home might be even better.

Happy Apple takes Christi and her imaginary friends for a ride on a dream to some unusual stars.