Audrey Penn
2007
A Kiss Goodbye is a picture book in a series of stories about a raccoon and his relationships with his loved ones. Chester, the little raccoon, has some separation anxiety throughout several major events in his life. In this particular book in the series, he and his family are having to move from the home that he has always known because their tree was being cut down. Chester's mother is always supportive and tries to find strategies to help him cope with what is worrying him at the time. Chester finds a new friend at his new home and decides he will stay.
As I reflect on this story, I can't help but have a connection with Chester's mother. I, as a mother, know what it is like to try and help my sons through things that bother them. We have never moved or had to move, however there are everyday worries that creep up. I think this would be an excellent story to share with a young student who is having to move for some reason or is just going through a big change in their lives.
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