Stories for Growing
Cover of Hands Are Not for HittingAges 2 and up
Respect

Hands Are Not for Hitting

Martine Agassi, illustrated by Marieka Heinlen

Ages 2 and up
About this age guidance

Redleaf Press: 2 and up

The age tag follows Redleaf Press board-book description. Other sources may suggest different ages. This is audience guidance, not an independent reading level.

A repeat request from the blogger’s son, with alternatives to hitting.

Hands can be used to help and show affection. Drawing, building, and playing give hands constructive work. The description offers walking away or talking as alternatives to hitting.

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What children see in the story

Gentle interactions and non-hitting responses support treating others with care.

Why it’s on these shelves

Respect
Hands can help, show affection, draw, build and play. The book offers walking away or talking as things to do instead of hitting.

Why pick it up?

The description offers walking away or talking as alternatives to hitting.

A note for parents

Board-book content is described by Redleaf Press and the Target listing. The longer paperback is a different edition.

Where this recommendation comes from

Fab Working Mom Life

A repeat request from the blogger’s son, with alternatives to hitting.

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