A Pocket Full of Kisses

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ParentingComing of AgeIdentityEmotionalUpliftingWhimsicalChildren's BookFamily DynamicsHeart-WarmingSchool / Classroom FriendlyBelongingAnimal Families
Picture Books

A Pocket Full of Kisses

Audrey Penn

$4.50
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This charming children's story introduces Chester, a young skunk who is deeply worried about his mother's goodnight kisses. Chester fears that the distinct skunk scent associated with his mother's affection will be embarrassing and make him unpopular with his friends. He tries to avoid these tender moments, wishing for a different way to express or receive love. His mother, however, is patient and loving, understanding Chester's anxieties and gently guiding him to see beyond the surface scent. Through a heartwarming dialogue, Chester's mother explains that her kisses are not just a smell, but a powerful symbol of her unconditional love, security, and constant support. She demonstrates that these kisses are a unique and special way to communicate affection and reassurance, designed to protect and comfort him. The book beautifully explores themes of parental love, a child's fear of social judgment, and the importance of understanding the true meaning behind traditions and expressions of care. It resonates with readers by transforming a potentially negative characteristic into a metaphor for enduring familial love, making it a compelling and comforting narrative about the parent-child bond.

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Tomes & Tales

GOOD

$4.5

1 copy

Publisher

Scholastic

Pages

30

Format

PAPERBACK

ISBN-13

9780439686167

ISBN-10

0439686164

Language

English

Published

2004-01-01