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Words Are Not for Hurting (Ages 4-7) (Best Behavior Series)x$6.66
  (23 reviews)
Best Price: $6.66
The older children get, the more words they know and can use-including hurtful words. This book teaches children to think before they speak, then choose what to say and how to say it. They learn that there is a connection between hurtful words and feelings of anger, sadness, and regret. They explore positive ways to respond when others say mean or unkind words to them. And they discover the importance of saying "I'm sorry," two little words that can be a big help. Includes activities and discussion starters that parents, caregivers, and educators can use when working with children. Change the page count to 40 pp. Add the age range of Ages 4-7.
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Customer Reviews
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Designed especially for children ages 4 to 7
By A14OJS0VWMOSWO on 2004-11-06
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.
Words Are Weapons
By AIEEK7AHXKZCC on 2006-08-04
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
By A10GQNBIDV8EEL on 2006-02-25
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.
Just what I needed.
By A8XHM6N8O65Z1 on 2006-11-07
My son is three and a half and goes to daycare. He's exactly at the age where he's picking up a lot vocabulary (not all desirable) from school and friends which he's using to express his anger or frustration. I thought it was a good book to help him understand the power of words and how he can use positive words instead of negative ones...even to express his negative emotions. It's slow going but the book helped me with ideas and with words to coach him.
Great book!
By AONS9W4V81WOY on 2007-01-10
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!
- Beneficial for Both Children and Parents
By A2NBRQWA4ZR3C0 on 2007-01-12
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.
- daycare kids love it!
By A3I6IA7OKXJ7EL on 2007-07-01
the kids love this book and it is very helpful to remind them. I find myself quoting it and the kids never tire of it and seems to sink in to them. highly recomend all of this series.
- Good book
By AY5H5XEMC9I5T on 2007-01-07
We bought this book for my son when he was 3 1/2 and he loved it. Good illustrations and story.
- Great Start to Teach Children To Use Words
By AST8ZT5YHA9CF on 2008-05-31
This is a great book to teach children that hands are not for hitting but rather helping. Another book that should be read by every parent and teacher of children 3-12 is Bully-Proofing Children: A Practical, Hands-On Guide to Stop Bullying.Parents and teachers can learn to create nurturing environments where children can get along;help children to express anger and use words to resolve conflict;teach social skills including friendship.... It should be on the shelf of every home and classroom.
- Excellent!
By AG1KU23OOVYSO on 2007-07-13
My son loves this book! I can't wait to buy the other books in the series.
I purchased this book, among others, because I was told that my 4 year old son was teasing at preschool. Not only is the book excellent, but simply saying the title when I feel my son is acting unkind often snaps him out of it. I often use the other titles in the series the same way. ("Jimmy, hands are not for hitting", "Feet are not for kicking", etc.)and even though we haven't read the other books, it has the same effect...he seems to snap out of it and apologizes.
I highly recommend!
- True title, true story
By A13O59E5AI50X1 on 2007-08-05
A book that needs to be in the hands of every parent. I am raising two of my grandchildren. Needless to say, they are hurting, and have used words to hurt one another, and others. This book was a God send. I highly recommend it!
A great aid for teachers too!
- My daughter loves this book
By A3EQ6UBYQGS9UW on 2007-08-27
She wants me to read this book over and over. She likes to review the differences between words and she now knows what's acceptable to say versus what's not. Great book!
- Sticks and stones
By A3BKU1VXGP6TXH on 2007-09-23
Most of us have heard the old saying... sticks and stones may break my bones but your words can never hurt me, yet we have all been hurt by the unkind words of others. I use this book as an elementary level teaching tool to help children understand that words can hurt feelings and so they must choose thier words carefully. The book is wonderfully illustrated and is a good companion with the book, "Hands are not for Hitting,"
- Great book for 2 -3 year olds
By A1ONVFJFQI94E1 on 2007-10-19
Love this book. It's simple message is SO important, particularly for toddlers who are just learning how language can be helpful and hurtful. This book has great pictures and images, and a powerful message that should be reinforced in all toddlers (and parents, too!).
- Great book for Pre-K
By A2TSMOS8AR0O7D on 2007-12-15
I got this book for my son. He really enjoys it. It is simple enough that my toddler enjoys it also
- Words are not for hurting
By A1W6X2SN2HCRE on 2007-12-25
Content of the book is great but the board pages of the book I received were bent and twisted.
- Great teaching tool
By A3RNNYB2OG1WMF on 2008-06-13
This book (and the entire series) is a great teaching tool for little ones. Often times, when my daughter needs a "reminder" about choosing her words carefully, we put this in our bedtime story rotation.
- I bought the wrong book
By A1L3QQ2AMMPWDD on 2008-09-09
I bought this book for my son's collection of best behavior books but it is not the same board book collection that he has, they have 2 different collections of books with the same name, so I had to return it and order the right one.
- Great book
By A2K8M0AUNV7C6X on 2008-11-16
My five year old loved the pictures in this book. The illustrations are great and it is easy for a toddler to follow and understand.
- Another Great Book In This Series
By AZVFPZU6QS768 on 2008-11-22
Very simple, cute book that gets the message across quite well. Straight and to the point, as the other books in this series are.
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