From the Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn for Merrymakers Distribution In Audrey Penn’s bestselling book, The Kissing Hand, Chester the raccoon would rather stay at home with his mother than go to school. Then his mother shows him a secret—she can kiss his hand in the morning and then all during the day while he’s at school he’ll feel the warmth of her kiss when he presses his hand to his cheek. Kids can keep our soft Chester doll close, along with warm kisses from their moms, whenever they need comfort, reassurance, and company.