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 skillsPerfect 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.