Feet Are Not for Kicking (Board Book) (Best Behavior Series) [Board book]

Elizabeth Verdick (Author), Marieka Heinlen (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 2 and up | Series: Best Behavior Series

"Look at those feet! Aren’t they sweet?” Yes—when they’re walking, standing, leaping and landing. And when they’re kicking balls or leaves. But not when they’re kicking people!

In simple words and charming full-color illustrations, this book helps little ones learn to use their feet for fun, not in anger or frustration. It also includes tips for parents and caregivers on how to help toddlers be sweet with their feet.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreS–While the opening lines–"Look at those feet! Aren't they sweet?"–promise an upbeat concept book, this companion to Teeth Are Not for Biting (2003) and Words Are Not for Hurting (2004, both Free Spirit) quickly turns didactic. After covering what feet are used for (walking, standing, leaping, landing, etc.), the text states, "Feet are not for kicking people. Ouch! Kicking hurts." Suggestions follow for what can be kicked (balls, leaves) and what to do if kicked. The colorful, bold illustrations featuring multiethnic children strain to make this instructive guide lighthearted and lively, but they don't succeed.–Andrea Tarr, Corona Public Library, CA

Review

"It's not always an easy feat to teach little ones about morals and the difference between right and wrong. But great news for you author Elizabeth Verdick is her to help you..." –Baby Let's Shop blog.

 “Engaging...kids will enjoy the book.”—Children’s Literature

Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Book Award

Creative Child magazine's Seal of Excellence

Read, America! Selection

Dr. Toy's Smart Play/Smart Toy Products Winner

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 2 and up
  
• Board book: 24 pages
• Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing (September 15, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1575421585
• ISBN-13: 978-1575421582
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 7 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #21,591 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars LOVE this book and its simple, effective message, January 9, 2007

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C. Martin "New Mommy" (Nashville, TN) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Feet Are Not for Kicking (Board Book) (Best Behavior Series) (Board book)

We bought this book for our 19-month-old daughter when she hit and bit another child at school. At the time, she used to kick me when I changed her diaper, and her daycare had a copy of this book, so I bought it, along with "Hands Are Not For Hitting" and "Teeth are Not For Biting."

All three books are great. They are very simple, straightforward, with pictures and language toddlers can understand. The repetitive phrases like "Ouch, Kicking Hurts," and "Feet are not for kicking people," are phrases my daughter has remembered, and that we have adopted in our house in the event that she hits or kicks, as many kids this age tend to do from time-to-time.

Our daughter just turned two and still loves to read these books and has retained the lessons therein. It's a great series.

Side Note: The "Hands Are Not For Hitting" that we ordered here from Amazon is NOT a board book, and it's language is a little more advanced for a very young toddler, but you can "customize" the language and your little one will still love it!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellant teaching book, May 7, 2007

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Beth P "Twin mom" (California) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Feet Are Not for Kicking (Board Book) (Best Behavior Series) (Board book)

Great book if your toddler has been kicking lately. Teaches good behavior as well as phrases that you can use to stop bad behavior. Highly recommend this book.
Beth

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Two Two Year Olds...A MUST, April 9, 2007

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M. Green "mystery/suspense love" (New Castle, DE) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Feet Are Not for Kicking (Board Book) (Best Behavior Series) (Board book)

Bought this for my one twin who likes to kick. I think he is getting the point :-)