{"product_id":"words-are-not-for-hurting-9781575421551","title":"Words Are Not for Hurting","description":"\u003cp\u003eSome of your words are kind. But some of them are not. Words are not for hurting. What do hurtful words do?\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChildren 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLike 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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\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\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Free Spirit Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50608415015186,"sku":"9781575421551","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_06ae94f8-d10f-437e-84fc-7d7abec9f756.jpg?v=1732321123","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/words-are-not-for-hurting-9781575421551","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}