{"product_id":"words-are-not-for-hurting-board-book","title":"Words Are Not for Hurting - Board Book","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eElizabeth Verdick\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMarieka Heinlen\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Children's Guide To Choosing Helpful Words, Not Hurtful Ones!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChildren often speak their minds, but sometimes their words can affect others. With her trademark mix of empathy and encouragement, author Elizabeth Verdick gently guides readers to choose words that are helpful instead of hurtful, and to say two very important words--\"I'm sorry\"--when hurtful words come out before they can stop them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePromotes Healthy Communication Skills: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eWords Are Not For Hurting\u003c\/i\u003e helps young children understand how their words affect friends, family members, and classmates. Readers are encouraged to pause, choose respectful language, and make things right when mistakes happen. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLearning to Say \"I'm Sorry\" \u003c\/b\u003e Using simple words and relatable situations, this children's book helps toddlers understand that hurtful words can cause real emotional pain and encourages them to think about how their language makes others feel. This book shows how saying \"I'm sorry\" can help repair hurt feelings and strengthen friendships.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIncludes Helpful Tips for Parents \u0026amp; Caregivers: \u003c\/b\u003e Active suggestions and social emotional learning activties are included in the back of the book to encourage the daily use of empathy, kindness, and respectful language.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBest Behavior(R) Series: \u003c\/b\u003e Kids, parents, and educators love the award-winning book series that teaches children ages 1-4 important life skills in fun, relatable ways. From managing emotions to manners for kids, each book in the series uses simple words and relatable illustrations that encourage positive behaviors. Bilingual board books are available for select titles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eElizabeth Verdick\u003c\/b\u003e has been writing books since 1997, the year her daughter was born. Her two children are the inspiration for nearly everything she writes. Before becoming an author, Elizabeth edited books for children and parents.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese days she writes books for babies, toddlers, teens, and every age in between. She especially loves creating new board books. The Happy Healthy Baby(R) series is designed to capture the interest of the littlest readers. Elizabeth's Toddler Tools(R) series helps young children and their parents cope with those tough times and transitions that happen every day (like naptime and bedtime). In the Best Behavior(R) series, she helps toddlers reach new milestones and improve their day-to-day behavior.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eElizabeth also enjoys getting the chance to look at the funny side of life in the Laugh and Learn(R) series, which helps kids ages 8-13 get a handle on the social-emotional skills they're developing throughout the elementary and middle school years. She's also coauthor of \u003ci\u003eThe Survival Guide for Kids with Autism Spectrum Disorder (And Their Parents)\u003c\/i\u003e, which offers kids with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) their own comprehensive resource for both understanding their condition and finding tools to cope with the challenges they face every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eElizabeth lives and writes near St. Paul, Minnesota.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eMarieka Heinlen received her BFA at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, and also studied at Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design in London.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe launched her career as an award-winning children's book illustrator with Hands Are Not for Hitting and has illustrated all of the books in the Best Behavior(R) and Toddler Tools(R) series. Marieka focuses her work on books and other materials for children, teens, parents, and teachers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe lives in St. Paul, Minnesota, with her husband, son, and daughter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 6.9 x 6.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 15, 2004\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45779395280940,"sku":"9781575421551","price":10.78,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0618\/6260\/8940\/files\/lTJgrt3Sbt9781575421551.webp?v=1783519175","url":"https:\/\/littleredgeneralstore.com\/products\/words-are-not-for-hurting-board-book","provider":"Little Red General Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}