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ISBN: 1575421569

ISBN13: 9781575421568

Words Are Not for Hurting

(Part of the Best Behavior Series)

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Book Overview

Help kids choose helpful words, not hurtful words.

Words Are Not for Hurting shows young children how words can be hurtful and what to do about it. For children ages 4-7, this engaging book explains that it's not okay to insult, tease, name-call, or exclude others. Adults and children can read this book together to start conversations about topics like sticking up for yourself, apologizing when you say something hurtful, and choosing kind ways to express feelings or set boundaries.

In kid-friendly terms and with engaging illustrations, this book helps children choose words that don't harm others. Part of the award-winning Best Behavior(R) series, this title helps readers develop communication skills they can carry with them for life.

Shows how to recognize and respond to insults, name-calling, and other hurtful wordsTeaches children what to do if they or someone else uses hurtful languagePairs simple text with bright, inclusive images of children in everyday situationsExpands on the themes in the board book with the same title

Words Are Not for Hurting is a great resource for parents, caregivers, educators, and counselors who want to teach kids to speak respectfully. The book can be read in response to situations that arise, or as part of daily routines. A special section for adults offers practical strategies for teaching children about kindness--including how our tone of voice and facial expressions lend meaning to our words. Great for children who read the board book edition and need an expanded reminder when behaviors resurface.

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Beneficial for Both Children and Parents

Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
This book is a good reminder for both parents and children to watch what they say. I really enjoyed its message and the story, as did my child.

Great book!

Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
My son has had some anger issues, so I ordered all the books in this series. He loves them! He asks to read them all the time, and they even seem to be helping a little, too. This particular book also includes many helpful ideas for dealing with anger and temper tantrums. I'll take any help I can get!

Words Are Weapons

Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
This is an excellent book using age appropriate language to send out the message of just how hurtful and harmful words can be. We all know the doggerel bravado verse of sticks and stones is just a crock. I never bought it because words are infinitely more painful than any stick or stone. I think that deceptive verse should be changed to: Sticks and stones may break my bones, But words hurt so much more. Words have the power to hurt or build esteem; to reinforce one's self image and to cause one to feel they are liked or disliked. I think this is an excellent book with a message that cannot be stressed enough. The activities and teaching how to give sincere apologies as opposed to those to appease the adult in question with the idea of deflecting further punishment is also an invaluable lesson. I also like the way the message of harmful words are not limited to peers. It is a good wake up call to how adults in general talk to children and to one another. This book deserves a place of honor!

Wonderful message

Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
This book does a great job reinforcing how powerful words are. The book sends out a great message in a child centered and creative way.

Designed especially for children ages 4 to 7

Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
Written by parenting columnist Elizabeth Verdick with an age-appropriate vocabulary, and illustrated by Marieka Heinlen, Words Are Not For Hurting was designed especially for children ages 4 to 7, a time of growing vocabularies and increasing social interaction with peers and others. The simple, positive message is think before speaking, and choosing not only what to say but how to say it. Young readers will also learn of the power in saying "I'm sorry" when the speak words that hurt the feelings of others. Enhanced with a special section at the end that includes activities and discussion starters, Words Are Not For Hurting is confidently recommended for home, school, and childcare center early childhood library resources and character education reading lists.
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