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Text copyright 2009, 2000 by Martine Agassi, Ph.D.

Illustrations copyright 2009, 2000 by Marieka Heinlen

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Hands Are Not for Hitting is the registered trademark of the Minnesota Coalition for Battered Women, and is used with permission.

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Agassi, Martine, 1966

Hands are not for hitting / by Martine Agassi ; illustrated by Marieka Heinlen. Rev. and updated.

p. cm. (Best behavior series)

For ages 4/7.

ISBN 978-1-57542-308-1

1. School violencePreventionJuvenile literature. 2. AngerJuvenile literature. 3. HandJuvenile literature. 4. Early childhood

educationActivity programsJuvenile literature. I. Heinlen, Marieka, ill. II. Title.

LB3013.3. A332 2009

371.7' 82dc22

2008031412

ePub ISBN: 978-1-57542-834-5

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Reading Level Grade 1; Interest Level Ages 47; Fountas & Pinnell Guided Reading Level H

Cover and interior design by Marieka Heinlen

Edited by Marjorie Lisovskis

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To J.C., whose faithfulness in
my life gives me
purpose, strength, and peace.
M.A.

For my mother and father,
whose words of encouragement
helped me believe in myself.
M.H.

A portion of proceeds from the sales of this book will be donated to the
Andre Agassi Foundation, which lends a helping hand to children in need or at risk.

Acknowledgments

Thank you to Andre; youll never know the extent to which your
generosity has enriched the lives of our family.

Forever thanks to my parents, Mona and Jack. Amongst so much,
youve always been my safety net. My gratitude overflows.

To my daughter, Carter, Gods love is ever present in you. Thank
you for making my heart smile.

Finally, to my husband, Phillip, thank you for always encouraging
my every dream. Because of you, Ive become a better person.

Dear Grown-Ups,

Its a great privilege to be involved in the life of a child, whether as a parent,
stepparent, teacher, childcare provider, group leader, or friend. Its also an
awesome responsibility. Part of our job as caring adults is to instill and nurture
values that will guide the child now and in the future. One of the most
important values is a commitment to peaceful actions and nonviolence.

We must help children know and understand that violence is never okay, and
that they are capable of constructive, loving actionsof making good choices.
These are the central themes of Hands Are Not for Hitting. These themes go hand
in-hand with messages of love, kindness, acceptance, responsibility, patience,
encouragement, perseverance, honor, and loyalty. All children can learn to use
their hands to care for themselves and others.

Hands Are Not for Hitting is meant to be read aloudto one child, a group,
or a class. It gives simple, straightforward reasons why hitting is harmful and
unhealthy. It encourages children to think about and practice behaviors that
build a sense of self-esteem, self-awareness, respect, caring, responsibility,
and fun.

At the end of the book, youll find background information, ideas for
more activities to do together, and resources that support and expand the
books message.

I hope youll share this book again and again to reinforce childrens under
standing and appreciation of their own abilities. Emphasize that all children
have the power to use their handsand the rest of their bodyin positive ways.

A big hand to you!

Love,

Marti

Hands come in all shapes, sizes, and colors.

There are lots of things your hands are meant to do.

Hands are for saying hello.

Glad to
see you

Como estas?

Guten Tag

Jambo

Ni
hao

Bonjour!

Hands are for greeting and communicating.

There are many friendly ways you can use your hands
to communicate. You can shake hands.

Try it now. Shake hands
with the person next to you.

You can wave to a friend.

You can draw pictures or write words.

I can tell a story
with my hands.

Theres something that hands are NOT for.

Hands are not for hitting. Hitting isnt friendly.

Hitting
hurts.

How does it feel when someone hits?

It hurts a persons body. It hurts a persons feelings, too.

Im sorry.

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