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.
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From School Library Journal
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
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--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.Review
“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, actress, Save the Children ambassador
“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
“Highly recommended...ideal ‘read aloud’ book for parents and care givers.”—Midwest Book Review
“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
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32 of 32 people found the following review helpful
By M. Michener
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I bought this book, and "The Way I Feel" in response to my almost 2 year old going through a hitting phase. I could not be more pleased with how this book (and the other) addresses the issue and proposes solutions for dealing with anger and frustration. My son LOVES acting out the things that hands can be used for. He sits through the whole book and often wants to read it again. He quotes catchy phrases that he remembers from the book. It is so interactive! I really think that it has made a difference in my son's behavior over the period of 3 weeks.
33 of 37 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is in the category of picture books that gets read to children to teach a lesson (rather than being a simple story picture book). The title says it all but the back cover also gives a great summary (which you can view right here on Amazon). The pages are covered with ideas for what hands are to be used for (playing, working together) and then each page has numerous illustrating examples (building snowpeople, sandcastle, block tower, etc.). Over and over we hear that hands are not for hitting but they are for doing many positive things.
I am a homeschooling parent of a four-year-old who at times hits others. Our biggest problem though is bullying being done to him by others. I bought this to read to him as a reminder because for a while he was learning more from imitating his peers (hitting back) than listening to what his father and I were verbally teaching him. I figured having this book around the house could not hurt. My son likes to browse it himself and look at the pictures and I read it aloud from time to time. I don't read it a lot because since he rarely hits it is a little annoying to keep telling him something he already knows. However, this is published by a publisher focusing on books for teachers and schools. I think the best way this book could be used would be to read it aloud to groups of children because there is bound to be a child in attendance who may need a reminder. This would also be a great book for public libraries to have in their collection for parents to borrow.
The illustrations are cute and brightly colored. At the back of the book is a note to grown-ups about teaching non-violence to children. There are approximately 4 pages that list out additional activities and discussion questions to go along with each page of the book. There is also a listing of books that expand on various subjects touched on throughout this book. I can't think of any way that I'd improve upon it. Overall a great book on this important subject!
20 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Hands Are Not For Hitting is a gentle, encouraging book for beginning readers that shows all the good things hands can do from playing, sharing, clapping, and counting, to helping, building, being kind, and staying safe. Kids will learn alternatives to hitting -- such as drawing pictures, jumping up and down, talking about feels, and simply walking away. Highly recommended, Hands Are Not For Hitting is an ideal "read aloud" book for parents and care givers, there is a special section devoted to ideas for things to talk about and activities grownups and kids can do together.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Pretty good
My two year old twins like this book alright. I think it might be a bit above their level, but overall gets the point across. Just doesn't engage them as much as I would like.
Published 6 days ago by Kitt
3.0 out of 5 stars
educational tool
i bought this book for my 3 yr old to go over with her so she would learn that "hands were not for hitting"
Published 22 days ago by Rachel Mendez
4.0 out of 5 stars
Hands are not for hitting.
This book is amazing for children and helpful in teaching children not to hit.
I thought the book was in excellent condition.
I thought the book was in excellent condition.
Published 2 months ago by Gabrielle Marie Freire
5.0 out of 5 stars
Hands are not for Hitting
I have an in-home Daycare and some of the kids have problems hitting. This book has helped me to help them learn that their hands are for other things and shouldn't be used for... Read more
Published 2 months ago by prdgrandma3bdt
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good book for young ones...
Good book. Would recommend for kids under 5. Helped my Aspie son deal with anger and frustration. Would recommend to others.
Published 2 months ago by S. Williams
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great present for a tough toddler
I got this for my nephew and it really helped his behavior. He had been hitting and kicking, and he just didn't understand why he shouldn't do it. Read more
Published 5 months ago by DDB
5.0 out of 5 stars
Nice Book
I'm a Day Care Provider - Good Book to help teach children the importance of using thier hands properly Great Talking points to consider - Very helpful
Published 5 months ago by SuzieQ
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great resource
When you need to get a handle on your child hitting, it is great to have a resource as wonderful as this book. The pictures are good for discussion. Read more
Published 6 months ago by K. Rhodes
3.0 out of 5 stars
Nice, but not what I expected
This book devotes each page to nice things that hands can be used for. That's good, but I would have liked a bit more on why hitting is not a good idea.
Published 7 months ago by Nugatorius
4.0 out of 5 stars
good book
I think that I like it more than the kids do, but it is well illustrated and generally good technique for subcolearning.
Published 7 months ago by GROWFRESH
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