Hands are Not for Hitting

Hands are Not For Hitting
by Martine Agassi

The book begins with hands saying “hello” and ends with hands saying “good bye”. Other things hands can do is draw, play (itsy bitsy spider), build, eat, drink, dress, keep safe (holding on to parents hands when they cross the street), take care (brushing teeth), help, and hug.

This book would be great for a child who has begun hitting. It is positive in discussing a negative action. It first tells the children all of the things they should do and then quickly touches on what they should not do. There is a push in education for teaching rules in this way. This book would also be wonderful as a class read aloud and discussion.

Interest Level: ages 2-grade 3
Reading Level: grade 3