Hands Are Not for Hitting (Ages 4-7) (Best Behavior Series) (Paperback)

by Martine Agassi Ph.D. (Author), Marieka Heinlen (Illustrator) "Hands come in all shapes, sizes, and colors..." (more)

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

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Product Details Reading level: Ages 4-8 Paperback: 35 pages Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing; illustrated edition edition (May 2000) Language: English ISBN-10: 1575420775 ISBN-13: 978-1575420776 Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 8.8 x 0.2 inches Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies) Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (19 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #17,550 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books) Popular in these categories: (What's this?) #26 in  Books > Children's Books > Reference & Nonfiction > School & Education #29 in  Books > Children's Books > People & Places > Social Situations > Emotions & Feelings > Nonfiction #32 in  Books > Children's Books > People & Places > Social Science This item is part of The Best Behavior Series.

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• A Safe Place by Maxine Trottier in Back Matter
• Simple Signs (Picture Puffins) by Cindy Wheeler in Back Matter
• Your Body Belongs to You by Cornelia Maude Spelman in Back Matter
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• The School Counseling and School Social Work Treatment Planner (PracticePlanners®) by Sarah Edison Knapp on 4 pages
• Words Are Not for Hurting (Ages 4-7) (Best Behavior Series) by Elizabeth Verdick in Back Matter (1), Back Matter (2), and Back Matter (3)
• The Media-Savvy Student: Teaching Media Literacy Skills, Grades 2-6 by Guofang Wan on page 61, and Back Matter
• Help! For Teachers of Young Children: 88 Tips to Develop Children's Social Skills and Create Positive Teacher-Family Relationships by Gwendolyn (Gwen) S. (Snyder) Kaltman on page 57
• A Leader's Guide to We Can Get Along: A Child's Book of Choices by Lauren Murphy Payne in Back Matter

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews 22 of 22 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars I loved this book!, March 22, 2002 By  M. Michener "mmichener1" (Pennsylvania) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    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. 20 of 20 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars An ideal "read aloud" book for parents and care givers., September 19, 2000 By  Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews 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. 28 of 31 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars a picture book to teach nonviolence, December 31, 2001 By  christinemm - The Thinking Mother (Connecticut, United States) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    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!		Ad feedback   Most Recent Customer Reviews 5.0 out of 5 stars 3-year old anyone?? This book is a bit old for my 3-year old son but he still gets a lot out of it and it has been very helpful to help him think about what it means when he hits and that it's not... Read more Published 3 days ago by J. Warner 5.0 out of 5 stars Hands are not for hitting A easy reading book which helps children look at caring relationships with others. Back section helps reader interact with their audience by engaging in exploring options, posing... Read more Published 2 months ago by Maxine Voigt 5.0 out of 5 stars Thank you! We have to read it frequently but it helps my toddler to address her feelings and her frustrations without hitting. Published 14 months ago by A. Williams 4.0 out of 5 stars good book for generating dialog I saw this book recently featured in an article in a print periodical about child development We've recently had minor problems with our 4-year old son acting out... Read more Published 18 months ago by K. Maly 4.0 out of 5 stars Great Book This book reminds kids of all the fun things they can do with their hands and what is unacceptable behavior. Easy to read with nice illustrations. Published 18 months ago by Michelle 4.0 out of 5 stars Hands are not for Hitting Hands Are Not for Hitting This book approaches the problem of toddlers hitting others and pets with imagination. Read more Published 21 months ago by Pauline Hincks 3.0 out of 5 stars good, but too wordy This is a good book, based on the whole series. But to me, and my 28 month old son, it is too wordy. Read more Published 23 months ago by Winnie the Pooh 4.0 out of 5 stars Hands are not for hitting Overall a good book which talks about the many uses of hands besides hitting. However, the price of the book is to much. Published on April 5, 2007 by Kansasmother 4.0 out of 5 stars Good message, and lesson for any young child While I as a parent really liked this book, my son was not so interested. We read it every so often because of its good educational message, but its not his favorite. Read more Published on April 3, 2007 by K. Kuncl 2.0 out of 5 stars Spankers beware! Those of us who occasionally resort to a spank now and again may not appreciate this book which fails to differentiate between toddler act-out and a parental form of discipline... Read more Published on November 10, 2006 by Practical Idealist Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Paperback: 35 pages
• Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing; illustrated edition edition (May 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1575420775
• ISBN-13: 978-1575420776
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 8.8 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #17,550 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

  Popular in these categories: (What's this?)

  #26 in	Books > Children's Books > Reference & Nonfiction > School & Education
  #29 in	Books > Children's Books > People & Places > Social Situations > Emotions & Feelings > Nonfiction
  #32 in	Books > Children's Books > People & Places > Social Science

• This item is part of The Best Behavior Series.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I loved this book!, March 22, 2002

By	M. Michener "mmichener1" (Pennsylvania) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An ideal "read aloud" book for parents and care givers., September 19, 2000

By	Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

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.

28 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a picture book to teach nonviolence, December 31, 2001

By	christinemm - The Thinking Mother (Connecticut, United States) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

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!