Words Are Not for Hurting/Las palabras no son para lastimar

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Author(s)	Elizabeth Verdick
Illustrator(s)	Marieka Heinlen
Age Group	1-3
Publisher	Free Spirit Publishing
ISBN	978-1575423111
Year	2009

Children are known for speaking their minds. We can’t expect them to watch every word, but we can help them to understand that their words affect other people. This book helps to gently guide them to choose words that are helpful instead of hurtful, and to say two very important words—“I’m sorry”—when hurtful words come out before they can stop them.

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