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  • Hands Are Not for Hitting: Revised & Updated (Ages 4-7, Paperback) by Martine Agassi book cover
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Hands Are Not for Hitting: Revised & Updated (Ages 4-7, Paperback)

by Martine Agassi

Learning what hands can do

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Learning what hands can do

Martine Agassi’s picture book centers on a simple distinction: hands can help and connect, not hurt. Clear language and illustrations introduce behaviors such as sharing, helping, and gentle touch, while also offering children strategies for managing impulses and responding to conflict. Its focus on everyday actions gives caregivers and educators concrete topics to discuss with young children, whether during a read-aloud, a classroom lesson, or a family conversation.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 4–7 learning about respectful behavior and impulse control
  • Caregivers looking for a read-aloud prompt for conversations about kindness and conflict
  • Educators using social-emotional learning materials with preschool to early elementary groups

Themes

Kindness and helpingRespectful touchImpulse controlConflict resolution

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Book overview

This paperback version of Hands Are Not for Hitting is an English social-emotional learning book aimed at children ages 4 to 7 (grades PK-2). Through simple, direct language and vibrant illustrations, this title teaches young readers that hands can be used for kindness, not harm. Children learn respectful behaviors like helping, sharing, and gentle touch, along with strategies to manage impulses and choose positive actions. It's ideal for read-alouds, classroom behavior lessons, or family conversations.

  • Paperback edition of *Hands Are Not for Hitting* for ages?4-7, grades PK-2
  • Uses clear text and images to teach nonviolent, respectful behavior
  • Shows hands used for positive actions, not hitting or harming
  • Gives children strategies for impulse control and conflict resolution
  • Great for SEL lessons, guided reading, or caregiver discussions
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