A Kiss Goodbye
written by: Audrey Penn
Illlustrated by: Barbara Leonard Gibson
Published by: Tanglewood Press, LLC
Chester Racoon is not happy about having to move. His Mother wants him to look at the move as if it was an adventure, but Chester has not had much success with adventures. Chester didn't want to leave his tree. Follow along while Chester moves to his new home and finds a new friend. Moving isn't so bad after all!
The Kissing Hand
Written by: Audrey Penn
Illustrated by: Ruth E. Harper and Nancy M. Leak
Published by: Tanglewood Press, LLC
Chester Racoon didn't want to go to school. He wanted to stay home and play with his friends. His Mother told him the story of The Kissing Hand to help comfort him through his worries. Chester finds reassurance and knows he is loved, and Chester loves back.
Chester Racoon And The Big Bad Bully
Written by: Audrey Penn
Illustrated by: Barbara L. Gibson
Published by: Tanglewood Press, LLC
Chester and his friends learn how to deal with a bully. With togetherness and showing no fear they win the bully over and have him join in their game playing and find a new friend.
These stories are heartwarming tales. The would be a comfort to any child in a scary situation, a move or starting school. Audrey Penn tells the magic of The Kissing Hand in each one of these stories. Each of the illustrators have done such a great job with the detail on each of the pages.
Mocha Logs
Ingredients:
1 cup butter
1 egg
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 1/3 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teasboon baking powder
8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate pieces, melted and cooled
4 teaspoons instant espresso coffee powder
1 1/2 cups finely chopped pecans
Directions:
In a medium bowl beat, butter with an electric mixer for 30 seconds. Add sugar and coffee until combined. Beat in egg and vanilla. Beat in flour.
Using a star plate in a cookie press, squeeze out 3" long strips onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at 375 degrees for 10-12 minutes. Transfer to wire racks.
Dip ends of cookies into melted chocolate. Sprinkle nuts over chocolate.
Makes about 72 cookies.
Don't Forget The Milk!
Enjoy!
I love these Chester Racoon stories. I'll have another posting about Chester later this month.
4 comments:
These books look great! Love the recipe, too.
My nephew has one of the Chester Racoon books. I am sure he would love the other two. I haven't figured out how to become a follower. I did click to receive emails of updates. I am always looking for new children's books for gifts.
I love this idea for blogging. What fun! These Chester Racoon books look adorable and the recipe looks delicious. Thanks for both!
I am really having fun with this Books With Cookies And Milk. I am glad you are all enjoying it, too.
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