Hands Are Not for Hitting
Hands Are Not for Hitting
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Hands Are Not for Hitting

Written by Martine Agassi & illustrated by Marieka Heinlen
Part of the Toddler Tools Book Series
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$11.99
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4 - 7
Reading age
40
Page count
587
Word count
AD510L
Lexile measure
Mar 15, 2009
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Hands Are Not for Hitting by Martine Agassi. This book teaches children learn that violence is never okay. Children can learn to manage their anger and other strong feelings. Hands are capable of positive, loving actions such as playing, making music, learning, counting, helping, and much more! Includes a special section for adults with activities and discussion starters.

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tantrumshabits and behaviorangerviolencehandsfirst conceptsschoolschool and educationkindnessdiversity and inclusionchildhood developmentemotionsconflict resolutionsocial skillsnonverbal communicationsafetyempathy

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9781575423081
    Publication Date
    March 15, 2009
    Publisher
    Free Spirit Publishing
    Original Publication Date
    May 1, 2000
    Page Count
    40
    Word Count
    587
    Audience
    Picture
    Reading Age
    4 - 7 years
    Lexile® Level
    AD510L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~N
    Est. ATOS® Book Level
    ~3.4

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