Hands Are Not for Hitting / Las manos no son para pegar
Feelings & Friendship

Hands Are Not for Hitting / Las manos no son para pegar

Martine Agassi· Published 2009

Clear, practical language for big moments when kids need words for self-control and repair.

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Why It's On Our Shelf

This is one of those books you hope you don’t need much, but you’re glad it exists. The language is super direct, which is helpful when emotions are high and kids need clarity. I like having the Spanish lines too, because it reinforces the same boundary in both languages. It’s not preachy, it’s just calm and firm, like a good parent voice on paper.

Why It Works

1

Clear Boundary

Gives a simple, consistent message kids can understand quickly.

2

Replacement Skills

Offers alternatives for what hands CAN do, not just what they cannot.

3

Bilingual Consistency

Reinforces the same expectation in English and Spanish for clarity.

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