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Words Are Not for Hurting / Las palabras no son para lastimar (Best Behavior) (English and Spanish Edition)

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4 out of 5
Based on 472 Ratings and 57 Reviews

Book Description
With gentle encouragement, this book teaches children that they can think before speaking, choose what to say and how to say it, and find positive ways to respond when others use unkind words. The importance of saying "I'm sorry" is reinforced. Includes tips for parents and caregivers.
Book Information
PublisherFree Spirit Publishing
BindingPaperback
Reading LevelAges 4-8
# of Pages40
ISBN-10157542312X
ISBN-13978-1575423128
Publication Date04/01/2009
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About Elizabeth Verdick (Author) : I've been writing children's book since my daughter was a newborn--now she's turning thirteen. My daughter and son inspire most of my books. When my son was a biter, I wrote "Teeth Are Not for Biting,... more
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About Marieka Heinlen (Illustrator) : I launched my career as a children’s book illustrator with the Best Behavior series about 8 years ago and just finished an updated version of the first book, Hands Are Not for Hitting by Martine Aga... more
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