| Chester Raccoon and the Acorn Full of Memories Contributor(s): Penn, Audrey (Author), Gibson, Barbara (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1933718293 ISBN-13: 9781933718293 Publisher: Tanglewood OUR PRICE: $15.29 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: August 2009 * Not available - Not in print at this time *Annotation: This title is an important addition to the Chester Raccon/Kissing Hand series on life issues for children. Mrs. Raccoon helps Chester and his friends deal with the death of their friend by teaching them to make memories together. Many children must face the loss of someone close and the accompanying funeral, and this book will help them prepare for that experience and understand the positive aspects of memorializing loved ones. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Death, Grief, Bereavement - Juvenile Fiction | Animals - Mammals - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Emotions & Feelings |
| Dewey: E |
| LCCN: 2009013734 |
| Lexile Measure: 660 |
| Series: Kissing Hand |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 8.38" W x 10.16" (0.84 lbs) 32 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Death/Dying |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 132922 Reading Level: 4.1 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |