Hands Are Not for Hitting (Best Behavior Series)

by Martine Agassi, Marieka Heinlen (Illustrator)

Overview

Children learn that violence is never okay, that they can manage their anger and other strong feelings, and that they’re capable of positive, loving actions—like playing, making music, learning, counting, helping, taking care, and much more. Includes a special section for adults with activities and discussion starters.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781575425221
Publisher:	Free Spirit Publishing
Publication date:	07/10/2014
Series:	Free Spirit Best Behavior Series
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	40
Lexile:	AD510L (what's this?)
File size:	49 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	4 - 7 Years

About the Author

Martine Agassi, Ph.D., is an award-winning children’s book author and creator of Hands Are Not for Hitting, which inspired Free Spirit Publishing’s Best Behavior series. As a behavioral therapist, she has extensive experience with counseling children and families in schools, residential facilities, foster care, and private practice. 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 the original edition of Hands Are Not for Hitting and has illustrated other books in the Best Behavior series and Free Spirit’s Toddler Tools board book series. As a freelance illustrator and designer, Marieka focuses her work on books and other materials for children, teens, parents, and teachers. She lives in St. Paul, Minnesota, with her husband and son.

Editorial Reviews

Imagine raising your kids without the help of Goodnight Moon or Is Your Mama a Llama? or Hands Are Not for Hitting.

Jennifer Garner

This is a great book to have in your personal collection whether you are a parent, teacher, or caregiver, and an excellent resource to refer to whenever your children or students need a reminder about calm and peaceful hands.

Chasing Supermom blog

Highly recommended...ideal ‘read aloud’ book for parents and care givers.

Midwest Book Review

The simple but important message…helps children understand that they have the power to choose not to hurt people.

Teaching Tolerance

Offers youngsters an alternative to hitting and other forms of hurtful behavior, guiding them to a more peaceful and positive outcome in their dealings with other children.

From the Publisher

Offers youngsters an alternative to hitting and other forms of hurtful behavior, guiding them to a more peaceful and positive outcome in their dealings with other children.

School Library Journal

"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