Words Are Not for Hurting (Best Behavior Series)

by Elizabeth Verdick, Marieka Heinlen (Illustrator)

Overview

The older children get, the more words they know and can use—including hurtful words. This book teaches children that their words belong to them: They can think before they speak, then choose what to say and how to say it. It also explores positive ways to respond when others use unkind words and reinforces the importance of saying “I’m sorry.” Includes tips for parents and caregivers.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781631982262
Publisher:	Free Spirit Publishing, Inc.
Publication date:	06/06/2017
Series:	Free Spirit Best Behavior Series
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	40
File size:	36 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	4 - 7 Years

About the Author

Elizabeth Verdick is a children's book writer and editor.  She lives in Minnesota with her husband and their two children. Marieka Heinlen launched her career as a children’s book illustrator with the award-winning Hands Are Not for Hitting. As a freelance illustrator and designer, Marieka focuses her work on books and other materials for children, teens, parents, and teachers. She lives in St. Paul, Minnesota, with her husband and son.

Editorial Reviews

PreS-Gr 2-This cheerful, instructive title highlights the power of words. The focus is on children taking personal responsibility for what they say, as well as thinking before speaking. Communication skills that promote friendship and other key social skills are encouraged. Bright, colorful illustrations convey the messages well via body language and facial expression. Examples expose the negative impact caused by the use of hurtful words and the effective use of the simple, powerful phrase, "I'm sorry." Also included are steps for adults and children to take to get help with a serious problem, such as abuse. This title is similar in scope to Lauren Murphy Payne and Claudia Rohling's We Can Get Along (Free Spirit, 1997), but encompasses a broader range of relationships, along with activity and discussion suggestions for involved adults.-Sharon A. Neal, Immaculata University, PA Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.

School Library Journal

This is a must-have for every home and classroom. The author shares some excellent tips and ideas of how to further educate your child about the power of their words.

Chasing Supermom blog

"It's not always an easy feat to teach little ones about morals and the difference between right and wrong. But great news for you author Elizabeth Verdick is her to help you..."

Baby Let's Shop blog

A useful tool for the classroom.

Children’s Literature

... not only fun for you and your little ones to cuddle up with at bedtime (or any other time for that matter), but they also teach the importance of using words in respectful and loving ways, and in ways that resolve conflict instead of escalating it.“Heinlen’s illustrations will capture a child’s imagination as she gazes at an assorted mixture of children from many races.

noirbaby.com

 “A useful tool for the classroom.

Children’s Literature