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product_id: 316186
title: "Hands Are Not for Hitting (Board Book)"
price: "$41"
currency: NZD
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reviews_count: 13
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# Hands Are Not for Hitting (Board Book)

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Hands Are Not for Hitting (Board Book) [Agassi, Martine, Heinlen, Marieka] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Hands Are Not for Hitting (Board Book)

Review: Easy for toddlers to learn the lesson - Love this author. We have many of these books. The simplicity of the lessons with the colorful illustrations are perfect for a toddler. Many options for teachable moments
Review: Helpful Message, Toddler-Approved - Hands Are Not for Hitting is another great book in this series. It helps teach an important lesson in a calm, simple way that young kids can understand. Our toddlers enjoy the illustrations and ask us to read it again and again. It’s been a helpful tool for reinforcing kind behavior and giving them words for big feelings. Definitely worth adding to your collection.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #872 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #4 in Children's Manners Books #9 in Children's Self-Esteem Books #33 in Children's Books on Emotions & Feelings (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (8,402) |
| Dimensions  | 7 x 0.57 x 7 inches |
| Edition  | 18718th |
| Grade level  | Preschool and up |
| ISBN-10  | 157542200X |
| ISBN-13  | 978-1575422008 |
| Item Weight  | 10.4 ounces |
| Language  | English |
| Part of series  | Best Behavior |
| Print length  | 24 pages |
| Publication date  | February 15, 2002 |
| Publisher  | Free Spirit Publishing |
| Reading age  | 1 - 3 years, from customers |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Easy for toddlers to learn the lesson
*by M***D on December 10, 2025*

Love this author. We have many of these books. The simplicity of the lessons with the colorful illustrations are perfect for a toddler. Many options for teachable moments

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Helpful Message, Toddler-Approved
*by Z***H on June 23, 2025*

Hands Are Not for Hitting is another great book in this series. It helps teach an important lesson in a calm, simple way that young kids can understand. Our toddlers enjoy the illustrations and ask us to read it again and again. It’s been a helpful tool for reinforcing kind behavior and giving them words for big feelings. Definitely worth adding to your collection.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Effective
*by C***Y on October 20, 2025*

This is a great book to teach a toddler not to hit. My two year old enjoys flipping through the pages and seems entertained when I read it to her. We repeat “hands are not for hitting” in our day to day so it’s easier for her to understand.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Hands Are Not for Hitting (Board Book) (Best Behavior Series)
- Teeth Are Not for Biting (Board Book) (Best Behavior Series)
- What to Do When You Feel Like Hitting: A No Hitting Book for Toddlers (Big Feelings Books for Toddlers)

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*Last updated: 2026-03-07*