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:	9781575423081
Publisher:	Free Spirit Publishing
Publication date:	03/15/2009
Series:	Best Behavior®
Edition description:	First Edition, Revised and Updated, For Ages 4-7, Paperback
Pages:	40
Sales rank:	70,928
Product dimensions:	8.80(w) x 8.80(h) x 0.20(d)
Lexile:	AD510L (what's this?)
Age Range:	4 - 7 Years

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® and Toddler Tools® 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.

Editorial Reviews

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

Teaching Tolerance

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

Jennifer Garner

Parent Council®  Selection

Parents' Choice Approved

Midwest Independent Publisher Award

From the Publisher

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

PreS-Gr 1-This title 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. The refrain that "hands are not for hitting" is accompanied by numerous better uses for them, such as waving, helping, drawing, and making music. While the text is didactic and too redundant to be read aloud cover to cover, the book provides an important point of departure for discussing constructive ways of coping with and resolving strong feelings such as anger, jealousy, and fear. Friendly, colorful illustrations portray children engaged in various positive activities. An extensive list of supportive ideas for grown-ups interested in promoting nonviolence is included.-Teri Markson, Stephen S. Wise Temple Elementary School, Los Angeles Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information.

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