Hands are Not for Hitting

Really helped with my kid and give us a lot of new ideas to try

One of my daughter's favourite book. It tackles the hitting in a very smooth way, where the mother and the daughter enjoy reading it.

A book of few words and effective images showing all the ways hands are used and how the last thing they are meant for is hitting others. An important lesson for nursery going toddlers who are learning to share space and toys and the importance for kindness.

This book has been a lifesaver in teaching my toddler that hands are for things like hugging and helping—not smacking, swatting, or auditioning for toddler fight club. The Best Behavior series nails it again with simple words and pictures that somehow cut through the chaos and keep my kid engaged. The format is genius: start with what hands are for (“helping mommy clean up the million toys you dumped out”), then explain what they’re not for (“hitting mom because she dared to say no to a third snack”). It’s clear, gentle, and exactly what we needed to curb the tiny tornado of hands flying at inappropriate moments. We’ve even started using the book’s format in everyday life. “What are hands for?” gets a thoughtful response, while “What are they NOT for?” earns a little head tilt like they’re really pondering their choices. Anytime there’s a slip-up, out comes the book, and it’s like a magical toddler reboot. If your kid is testing the boundaries of what hands can do (spoiler: it’s not hitting), this book is a must-have. It’s effective and has definitely made our house a more peaceful place.

Este cuento es muy bonito y útil para nuestros hijos.

The content is valuable for kids to help them understand the different ways to use their hands and fingures

Very educative and useful for toddlers who are struggling controlling their feelings