The Kissing Hand
In the story, a little raccoon (Chester) is worried about going to school, so his mother gives him a kiss on the hand, so that he can press his hand against his cheek and have kisses from her whenever he wants.
The picture she drew isn’t a copy of an illustration from the book, she just made it up on her own. Note the title in a big heart, “by” in another heart, and “Audrey Penn” next to it. Audrey Penn being the author, of course.
There aren’t any bugs in the book, except for background pictures of fireflies. Nonetheless, apparently “Linda” the bug and her mom, “Ms Bug” are now stars as well. Also, the school, unnamed in the book, is now labeled “School for Raccoons & Bugs.”
Parts I love about this drawing: She came up with her own illustration. In fact, she’s told us she wants to be an illustrator when she grows up. Pretty heady stuff for a “special” kid who threw major tantrums when asked to form letters in kindergarten last year.
Also, I love the rings around the raccoon eyes, and that she spelled “raccoon” correctly. I love little Linda Bug, and I love that my daughter used “Ms” instead of “Mrs” when the book itself uses “Mrs.” That’s my girl!
That is adorable! I love her illustrations! Schools for Raccoons & Bugs! Too cute!!
That is adorable! I love her illustrations! Schools for Raccoons & Bugs! Too cute!!
Wonderful!
Wonderful!
Fantastic! I love the way childrens’ minds work, giving names to things like that, and finding the parts of the story that’s the most prominent to THEM.
I can tell what a proud mama you are. As well you should be.
(When I was in kindergarten, we had a unit on fine art. We learned about classic paintings, and apparently I cracked my mom up because I would come home talking about Mr. Van Gogh, Mr. Renoir… Your daughter’s use of “Ms.” reminded me of that…)
Fantastic! I love the way childrens’ minds work, giving names to things like that, and finding the parts of the story that’s the most prominent to THEM.
I can tell what a proud mama you are. As well you should be.
(When I was in kindergarten, we had a unit on fine art. We learned about classic paintings, and apparently I cracked my mom up because I would come home talking about Mr. Van Gogh, Mr. Renoir… Your daughter’s use of “Ms.” reminded me of that…)
>In fact, she’s told us she wants to be an illustrator when she grows up. Pretty heady stuff for a “special” kid who threw major tantrums when asked to form letters in kindergarten last year.
SO awesome!
>In fact, she’s told us she wants to be an illustrator when she grows up. Pretty heady stuff for a “special” kid who threw major tantrums when asked to form letters in kindergarten last year.
SO awesome!