Description
This fresh edition of a Free Spirit classic presents charming new illustrations along with the familiar encouraging message of the original. Children learn that violence is never okay, that they can manage their anger and other strong feelings, and that they're capable of positive, loving actions - like playing, making music, learning, counting, helping, taking care, and much more. This title includes a special section for adults with activities and discussion starters.
About the Author
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.
Reviews
The simple but important message helps children understand that they have the power to choose not to hurt people. "Teaching Tolerance"" Midwest Independent Publisher Award Parents' Choice Approved Parent Council(R) Selection "This is a great book to have in your personal collection whether you are a parent, teacher, or caregiver, and an excellent resource to refer to whenever your children or students need a reminder about calm and peaceful hands."--Chasing Supermom blog "Highly recommended...ideal 'read aloud' book for parents and care givers."--Midwest Book Review "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."--School Library Journal "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 "The simple but important message...helps children understand that they have the power to choose not to hurt people." --Teaching Tolerance Midwest Independent Publisher Award Parents' Choice Approved Parent Council(r) Selection" This is a great book to have in your personal collection whether you are a parent, teacher, or caregiver, and an excellent resource to refer to whenever your children or students need a reminder about calm and peaceful hands. Chasing Supermom blog" Highly recommended...ideal read aloud book for parents and care givers. Midwest Book Review" 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. School Library Journal" Imagine raising your kids without the help of "Goodnight Moon" or I"s Your Mama a Llama?" or "Hands Are Not for Hitting." Jennifer Garner, actress, Save the Children ambassador" "Highly recommended...ideal 'read aloud' book for parents and care givers."--Midwest Book Review Parents' Choice Approved "This is a great book to have in your personal collection whether you are a parent, teacher, or caregiver, and an excellent resource to refer to whenever your children or students need a reminder about calm and peaceful hands."--Chasing Supermom blog Parent Council(R) Selection "Imagine raising your kids without the help of "Goodnight Moon" or I"s Your Mama a Llama?" or "Hands Are Not for Hitting"."--Jennifer Garner, actress, Save the Children ambassador Midwest Independent Publisher Award "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."--School Library Journal
Book Information
ISBN 9781575423081
Author Martine Agassi
Format Paperback
Page Count 40
Imprint Free Spirit Publishing Inc.,U.S.
Publisher Free Spirit Publishing Inc.,U.S.
About the Author
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.
Reviews
The simple but important message helps children understand that they have the power to choose not to hurt people. "Teaching Tolerance"" Midwest Independent Publisher Award Parents' Choice Approved Parent Council(R) Selection "This is a great book to have in your personal collection whether you are a parent, teacher, or caregiver, and an excellent resource to refer to whenever your children or students need a reminder about calm and peaceful hands."--Chasing Supermom blog "Highly recommended...ideal 'read aloud' book for parents and care givers."--Midwest Book Review "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."--School Library Journal "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 "The simple but important message...helps children understand that they have the power to choose not to hurt people." --Teaching Tolerance Midwest Independent Publisher Award Parents' Choice Approved Parent Council(r) Selection" This is a great book to have in your personal collection whether you are a parent, teacher, or caregiver, and an excellent resource to refer to whenever your children or students need a reminder about calm and peaceful hands. Chasing Supermom blog" Highly recommended...ideal read aloud book for parents and care givers. Midwest Book Review" 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. School Library Journal" Imagine raising your kids without the help of "Goodnight Moon" or I"s Your Mama a Llama?" or "Hands Are Not for Hitting." Jennifer Garner, actress, Save the Children ambassador" "Highly recommended...ideal 'read aloud' book for parents and care givers."--Midwest Book Review Parents' Choice Approved "This is a great book to have in your personal collection whether you are a parent, teacher, or caregiver, and an excellent resource to refer to whenever your children or students need a reminder about calm and peaceful hands."--Chasing Supermom blog Parent Council(R) Selection "Imagine raising your kids without the help of "Goodnight Moon" or I"s Your Mama a Llama?" or "Hands Are Not for Hitting"."--Jennifer Garner, actress, Save the Children ambassador Midwest Independent Publisher Award "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."--School Library Journal
Book Information
ISBN 9781575423081
Author Martine Agassi
Format Paperback
Page Count 40
Imprint Free Spirit Publishing Inc.,U.S.
Publisher Free Spirit Publishing Inc.,U.S.
