{"product_id":"words-are-not-for-hurting-elizabeth-verdick-paperback","title":"Words Are Not for Hurting -- Elizabeth Verdick, Paperback","description":"\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHelp kids choose helpful words, not hurtful words.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWords Are Not for Hurting\u003c\/i\u003e shows young children how words can be hurtful and what to do about it. For children ages 4-7, this engaging book explains that it's not okay to insult, tease, name-call, or exclude others. Adults and children can read this book together to start conversations about topics like sticking up for yourself, apologizing when you say something hurtful, and choosing kind ways to express feelings or set boundaries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn kid-friendly terms and with engaging illustrations, this book helps children choose words that don't harm others. Part of the award-winning \u003ci\u003eBest Behavior(R)\u003c\/i\u003e series, this title helps readers develop communication skills they can carry with them for life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShows how to recognize and respond to insults, name-calling, and other hurtful words\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeaches children what to do if they or someone else uses hurtful language\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePairs simple text with bright, inclusive images of children in everyday situations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpands on the themes in the board book with the same title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWords Are Not for Hurting\u003c\/i\u003e is a great resource for parents, caregivers, educators, and counselors who want to teach kids to speak respectfully. The book can be read in response to situations that arise, or as part of daily routines. A special section for adults offers practical strategies for teaching children about kindness--including how our tone of voice and facial expressions lend meaning to our words. Great for children who read the board book edition and need an expanded reminder when behaviors resurface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elizabeth Verdick\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Free Spirit Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublished:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4\/15\/2004\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 33\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.38 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\" H x 9\" L x 0.14\" W\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9781575421568\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Uncle Jon's Book Factory","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47023458943130,"sku":"9781575421568","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/3015\/4138\/files\/9781575421568_93da5817-e2b0-4523-8140-86ade84c40d7.jpg?v=1769610078","url":"https:\/\/unclejonsbookfactory.com\/products\/words-are-not-for-hurting-elizabeth-verdick-paperback","provider":"Uncle Jon's Book Factory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}