{"product_id":"words-are-not-for-hurting-hardcover","title":"Words Are Not for Hurting - Hardcover","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\u003eSome of your words are kind. But some of them are not. Words are not for hurting. What do hurtful words do?\" Children are known for speaking their minds. We can't expect them to watch every word, but we can help them to understand that their words affect other people. We can gently guide them 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. Like Free Spirit's earlier board books \u003ci\u003eHands Are Not for Hitting \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eTeeth Are Not for Biting\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWords Are Not for Hurting\u003c\/i\u003e helps little ones learn big ideas: that they are responsible for what they do and say; that their actions and words affect others; and that they can make positive choices. Simple words and delightful full-color illustrations make it perfect for reading aloud one-on-one or in small groups. The book also includes helpful tips for parents and caregivers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eElizabeth Verdick is a children's book writer and editor. She lives in Minnesota with her husband and their two children. Marieka Heinlen launched her career as a children's book illustrator with the award-winning \u003ci\u003eHands Are Not for Hitting\u003c\/i\u003e. As a freelance illustrator and designer, Marieka focuses her work on books and other materials for children, teens, parents, and teachers. She lives in St. Paul, Minnesota, with her husband and son.\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 0.55 x 6.76 x 7.04 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":47534299840733,"sku":"9781575421551","price":12.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/9867\/8237\/files\/Snl1dFVwdGlNSzhGT1FQbTNreUlaQT09.webp?v=1772492953","url":"https:\/\/handfulofbooks.com\/products\/words-are-not-for-hurting-hardcover","provider":"Handful of Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}