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A Children's Guide To Non-Violent BehaviorIt's good to lend a helping hand... not a hitting one!
1-4 Years
6.92" x 6.95" Board Book
24 Pages
Juvenile Nonfiction, Social Topics
Series Name: Best Behavior(r)

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It's good to lend a helping hand--not a hitting one! Featuring helpful tips for parents and caregivers, this highly requested board book teaches non-violence by exploring all the kind, loving, and FUN ways children can use their hands without hurting others. Part of the Best Behavior(R) Series, Hands Are Not for Hitting uses simple words and vibrant illustrations to help young learners easily understand why hitting is never okay, and what they can do instead!

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A Children's Guide To Non-Violent Behavior

It's good to lend a helping hand... not a hitting one! With easy-to-understand words and vibrant illustrations, toddlers learn why hitting is never okay as well as how to manage their anger and impulses with alternatives like walking away or talking to someone.

Teaches Positive Alternatives to Hitting: This reassuring children's book helps toddlers learn safe ways to handle frustration, anger, and big emotions through calming strategies, communication, and positive choices.
Shows All the Helpful Things Hands Can Do: From drawing and building to waving, helping, hugging, and playing, children discover fun, caring ways to use their hands without hurting others.
Includes Helpful Tips for Parents & Caregivers: Hands Are Not for Hitting features additional guidance and social emotional learning activities in the back of the book that reinforce empathy, emotional regulation, kindness, and non-violent behavior at home or in the classroom.

Best Behavior(R) Series: Kids, parents, and educators love the award-winning book series that teaches children ages 1-4 important life skills in fun, relatable ways. From managing emotions to manners for kids, each book in the series uses simple words and relatable illustrations that encourage positive behaviors. Bilingual board books are available for select titles.

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"We love this series because they are a fun way to explain basic do's and don'ts' to your child and repetition from hearing the same book over and over gives you a better chance that it will actually sink in." -- "Baby Let's Shop blog"

"Imagine raising your kids without the help of Goodnight Moon or Is Your Mama a Llama? or Hands Are Not for Hitting."--Jennifer Garner, actress, Save the Children ambassador

The National Parenting Center Seal of Approval

iParenting Media Award Winner

Creative Child Magazine Seal of Excellence Winner

Dr. Toy's 100 Best Selection

Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award

Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Special Needs Award

About the Author

Martine Agassi, Ph.D., is a clinical therapist with extensive experience as a behavioral consultant, counseling children and families in schools, residential facilities, foster care, and private practice.

She has led workshops and group counseling in communication skills, parenting, drug and child abuse prevention, divorce, and self-esteem.

Martine, her husband, and their daughter live in Fallbrook, California, with their dog Toby.

Marieka Heinlen received her BFA at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, and also studied at Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design in London.

She launched her career as an award-winning children's book illustrator with Hands Are Not for Hitting and has illustrated all of the books in the Best Behavior(R) and Toddler Tools(R) series. Marieka focuses her work on books and other materials for children, teens, parents, and teachers.

She lives in St. Paul, Minnesota, with her husband, son, and daughter.

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Dimensions (Overall): 6.92 Inches (H) x 6.95 Inches (W) x .51 Inches (D)

Weight: .52 Pounds

Suggested Age: 1-4 Years

Series Title: Best Behavior(r)

Sub-Genre: Social Topics

Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction

Number of Pages: 24

Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing

Theme: Violence

Format: Board Book

Author: Martine Agassi

Language: English

Street Date: May 1, 2006

TCIN: 87563258

UPC: 9781575422008

Item Number (DPCI): 247-02-7692

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.51 inches length x 6.95 inches width x 6.92 inches height

Estimated ship weight: 0.52 pounds

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Our toddler likes this book. I’m not sure if it’s helping him understand not to hit but he chooses to read this one often. The pages seem to be good quality.

Julia

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