Originally published in 2004. What a great book, and a much needed book, for young children today. I purchased this for $.25, yes, just .25 cents, from our local library sale. This one goes to my daughter-in-law for her Kindergarten class. ( )

"Words Are Not for Hurting" is an excellent book that illustrates that what we say to other people has an impact on them. It teaches a very simple concept that many adults do not understand either. I feel this book is excellent in teaching social skills, community, responsibility, and kindness. I loved the illustrations as they showed a disabled child in a wheelchair as well as many different cultural groups. They portrayed a very important idea that really needs to be shared with young and old alike in the world we live in. ( )

Show's children words can be all sorts of things and mean just as much, but sometimes we say mean thing's when we shouldn't. Using I'm Sorry helps though.
Age: 3 - 7
Source: Pierce County Library ( )

words are not for hurting explains the emotion and feelings behind the behavior, and angry words: anger, sadness, rejection, confusion, fear. Shows the importance of being kind and to apologize.

This book teaches about how words can hurt feelings and make someone feel better. It teaches the importance of how we talk to others. ( )