Feet Are Not for Kicking

About this book

Kick Hurtful Habits: A Children's Guide To Being Sweet With Your Feet!Feet can be used for all sorts of fun, but they shouldn't be used to hurt others! Using her trademark mix of empathy and encouragement, author Elizabeth Verdick navigates feelings of anger and frustration by exploring safe outlets that can replace a child's instinct to kick. Promotes Positive Behavior and Practicing Self-Control: Using simple words and vibrant illustrations, Feet Are Not For Kicking helps children identify when kicking is okay--like kicking balls and leaves--and when it is not--especially when used to hurt people. Encourages Empathy and Safe Ways to Express Feelings: This nearly indestructible book helps children learn safe ways to handle anger and frustration, while also teaching them how to make amends when they hurt others. Includes Helpful Tips for Parents & Caregivers: Additional suggestions and social emotional learning activties are included in the back of the book to reinforce positive behavior. Best Behavior(R) Series: Kids, parents, and educators love the award-winning book series that teaches children ages 1-4 important life skills in fun, relatable ways. From managing emotions to manners for kids, each book in the series uses simple words and relatable illustrations that encourage positive behaviors. Bilingual board books are available for select titles.