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Hands Are Not for Hitting
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$958
Board Book · Ages 1–4 · 2009
Words Are Not for Hurting / Las palabras no son para lastimar
By Elizabeth Verdick, Marieka Heinlen (Illustrator)
Part of the Best Behavior series
Toddlers learn to choose kind words and apologize for hurtful ones.
4.2/5 Goodreads · 179 ratings
24 pages
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Bookroo's summary
In a world where words can hurt or heal, toddlers embark on a journey to choose kindness. This book gently guides them to use helpful words and teaches the importance of saying 'I'm sorry' when mistakes happen. With practical tips for parents and caregivers, it offers a foundation for nurturing empathy and understanding in young hearts. Will they learn to speak with kindness and mend the moments when words slip out too quickly?
From the publisher
This simple book guides toddlers to choose words that are helpful instead of hurtful and to say “I’m sorry” when hurtful words come out before kids can stop them. Includes tips for parents and caregivers.
At a glance
- Format
- Board book
- Pages
- 24
- Reading age
- 1–4
- Audience
- Board
- Lexile
- AD450L
The series
The Best Behavior series
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- ~3.1
- F&P level
- ~M
Publication
- Published
- April 1, 2009
- Publisher
- Free Spirit Publishing
Edition
- Language
- Spanish; Castilian
- Type
- Board Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781575423111
- LCCN
- 2008034740
- OCLC
- 243602029
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