Hands Are Not for Hitting: Board Book

Name: Hands Are Not for Hitting: Board Book
Price: 8.99 USD
Availability: InStock
ISBN: 9781575422008

By: Martine Agassi

Illustrated By: Marieka Heinlen

Free Spirit Publishing / Hardcover

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Product Description

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This book comes in response to requests from parents, caregivers, and preschool teachers for a simpler version of the original Parents Choice award-winning picture book of the same name. It's never too early to learn about the many good things hands can do. Simple words and charming pictures invite even the youngest children to use their hands for fun and caring actions and to understand that hitting is never okay. For ages 2-5.

Product Information

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Title: Hands Are Not for Hitting: Board Book
By: Martine Agassi
Illustrated By: Marieka Heinlen
Format: Hardcover
Vendor: Free Spirit Publishing
Dimensions: 7 X 7 (inches)

Weight: 11 ounces
ISBN: 157542200X
ISBN-13: 9781575422008
Ages: 2-5
Stock No: WW421127

Publisher's Description

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It’s never too soon for children to learn that violence is never okay, hands can do many good things, and everyone is capable of positive, loving actions.

In this bright, inviting, durable board book, simple words and full-color illustrations teach these important concepts in ways even very young children can understand.

Created in response to requests from parents, preschool teachers, and childcare providers, this book belongs everywhere young children are. Includes tips for parents and caregivers.

Author Bio

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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

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Creative Child Magazine Seal of Excellence Winner

The National Parenting Center Seal of Approval

Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Special Needs Award

Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award

iParenting Media Award Winner

Dr. Toy's 100 Best Selection

"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

"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