Words Are Not for Hurting / Las Palabras No Son Para Lastimar

Help kids use kind words, build empathy, and communicate respectfully with this English-Spanish bilingual picture book. Words have power--they can hurt or help. Words Are Not for Hurting / Las palabras no son para lastimar is an engaging English-Spanish bilingual picture book that helps children ages 4-7 understand how their words affect others and how to choose respectful, caring language. Using simple, kid-friendly text and bright, relatable illustrations, this reassuring book teaches children that it‘s not okay to insult, tease, name-call, or exclude others. Instead, kids learn positive ways to express feelings, set boundaries, apologize when needed, and speak up respectfully for themselves and others. Part of the award-winning Best Behavior(R) series, this book supports social-emotional learning by helping children build communication skills, empathy, and confidence they can use every day at home, in school, and in social settings. In this book, children will: Learn how to use kind, respectful words instead of hurtful language Understand the impact of teasing, name-calling, and exclusion Practice apologizing and making things right Express feelings and set boundaries in healthy ways Build empathy and positive communication skills Perfect for parents, caregivers, educators, and counselors, this book is ideal for classroom read-alouds, conflict resolution, and everyday conversations about kindness and respect. Includes a helpful adult section in both English and Spanish with tips and strategies for teaching children about communication, tone of voice, and how words affect others.