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Aug 2024
7m 37s

A Pocket Full of Kisses - by Audrey Penn

Bestselling Author - KeriAnne N. Jelinek for Sloth Dreams Books and Publishing
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Chester Raccoon has a baby brother—and the baby brother is taking over his territory. When Chester sees his mother give his baby brother a Kissing Hand—his Kissing Hand—he is overcome with sadness, but Mrs. Raccoon soothes his fears with her own special brand of wisdom, finding just the right way to let Chester know he is deeply loved. Don’t forget to check ... Show More
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