The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn

This is a book that might help a child who is going through a hard time. The foreword says it's "for a child who confronts a difficult situation." Maybe they are having separation anxiety or are confused and afraid after the death of a loved one. The book is about a little raccoon named Chester. He doesn't want to go to school. His mom tells him that sometimes we have to do things we don't want to, isn't that the truth. Chester's mom tries to ease his anxiety by explaining what he will do at school and then she tells him about the kissing hand. She spreads his hand into a fan and then kisses the palm. Whenever he feels lonely or needs a little encouragement he can put his hand on his cheek and know that his mom loves him. He's able to go to school and know that he is loved.