Hands Are Not for Hitting

This book has been a lifesaver in teaching my toddler that hands are for things like hugging and helping—not smacking, swatting, or auditioning for toddler fight club. The Best Behavior series nails it again with simple words and pictures that somehow cut through the chaos and keep my kid engaged. The format is genius: start with what hands are for (“helping mommy clean up the million toys you dumped out”), then explain what they’re not for (“hitting mom because she dared to say no to a third snack”). It’s clear, gentle, and exactly what we needed to curb the tiny tornado of hands flying at inappropriate moments. We’ve even started using the book’s format in everyday life. “What are hands for?” gets a thoughtful response, while “What are they NOT for?” earns a little head tilt like they’re really pondering their choices. Anytime there’s a slip-up, out comes the book, and it’s like a magical toddler reboot. If your kid is testing the boundaries of what hands can do (spoiler: it’s not hitting), this book is a must-have. It’s effective and has definitely made our house a more peaceful place.

Its a great book to have to teach your kids not to hit. Its easy to understand, and it gives options on what else you can do with your hands

Got this book to help with my son who has recently entered a pushing stage. He loved the tabs on the side and that each page is its own color. The artwork keeps him entertained with a lot to look at.

Great read for toddlers

Our son has been working with therapists to curb some aggression, and social stories are super helpful with that. This book has helped to reinforce the desired behavior of "kind hands" and because it is a board book, it has held up to many, many readings. The pictures are clear and simple to process and the messaging is very direct. It has been a help!

My Great Niece was stating to hit others, so i bought it and read it to her.. I also previously purchased one to read to my classroom of 3 and 4 year old's

Love this author. We have many of these books. The simplicity of the lessons with the colorful illustrations are perfect for a toddler. Many options for teachable moments

My son & I read it as soon as it arrived. His engagement to the book was so fast, he repeated me after every word and sentence! A great way to remind little ones what hands are really for!

A book of few words and effective images showing all the ways hands are used and how the last thing they are meant for is hitting others. An important lesson for nursery going toddlers who are learning to share space and toys and the importance for kindness.

Este cuento es muy bonito y útil para nuestros hijos.

The content is valuable for kids to help them understand the different ways to use their hands and fingures

Very educative and useful for toddlers who are struggling controlling their feelings

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