early childhood education

Colorful illustrations teach children positive actions that can be done with hands--saying hello, drawing, and building--but reminds them that hitting is not an appropriate behavior. Includes advice for adults.

Discusses the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development of young boys and how to create a classroom climate that encourages reading and meets special needs, with suggestions for involving family and community members in literacy development.

Demonstrates that "hands are not for hitting" by suggesting many positive uses for them, such as saying hello, playing, creating, and helping.