Chester Raccoon’s little brother plays with his toys, reads his books, and follows him everywhere. Chester wants to give him back. Mother Raccoon explains that Ronny just wants to be like Chester. She gives Chester a kiss in the middle of his palm. When she does the same for Ronny, Chester worries that Mommy Raccoon doesn’t love him any longer. So she tells him a story about the stars and the sun and Kissing Hands.

The Lexile Level for this book is, as with many picture books for young children, adult directed. The 580 Level is far beyond the reading skills of Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten children. However, this follow-up to “The Kissing Hand” is a delightfully-illustrated tale that will enchant children and parents alike. It’s a perfect book to share with a big brother or sister; the charming story is sure to be a favorite, requested to be read again and again.

Highly recommended. ( )

This book can be used when students do not know how to share or are uspet with a sibling. It can also be used as a whole class read aloud. ( )

Chester the raccoon is tired of having a little brother. Ronny, Chester's brother, always bothers Chester when he is hanging out with his friends. When Chester's mom gives Ronny a "kissing hand," Chester bursts into tears, thinking that his mother would run out of kisses to give. Mrs. Raccoon tells Chester a story about the sun and the stars and says that she will never run out of love, just like the sun never runs out of light. Mrs. Raccoon gave Chester a kiss to put in his pocket, just in case he ever needed a little extra love. ( )

Chester the raccoon is jealous because his mother shares her love with his little brother. So she gives Chester a Kissing Hand and then an extra kiss to keep in his pocket for later. She also explains that she can give out as many kissing hands as she wants. ( )

A Pocketful of Kisses is one of my favorite children's books. This is a great book to read to children who are getting a younger sibling. It teaches children that jealousy is not the answer. The grade level for this book would be kindergarten and up. ( )