Hands Are Not for Hitting
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2000 · Est. 5 min read-aloud

Hands Are Not for Hitting

By Martine Agassi, Marieka Heinlen (Illustrator)

Part of the Toddler Tools series

Discover the power of hands for kindness, not harm.

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40 pages· 587 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
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Explore how hands can create joy and connection, not conflict. This engaging book helps children understand that hands are for playing, learning, and helping, not hitting. With activities for adults, it encourages positive behavior and emotional growth. What will your hands do today?

From the publisher

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.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
40
Words
587
Reading age
4–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD510L
Themes & topics
Books about tantrumsBooks about habits and behaviorBooks about angerBooks about violenceBooks about hands
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.4
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
March 15, 2009
First published
May 1, 2000
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781575423081

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