Feet Are Not for Kicking

This board book aims to teach young children about appropriate ways to use their feet. Through simple text and illustrations, it demonstrates various positive foot activities while addressing kicking behavior. The narrative follows a straightforward pattern, showing children engaged in everyday scenarios involving their feet. The illustrations depict a diverse group of toddlers and preschoolers learning about foot-related choices and consequences. The book includes suggestions for parents and caregivers to reinforce the lessons about appropriate behavior. A section at the end provides specific tips for adults working with young children on these concepts. This early childhood text addresses physical boundaries and self-control in a manner accessible to very young readers. The book's approach aligns with social-emotional learning principles while maintaining engagement through its practical examples.

Parents and educators find this book helpful for teaching young toddlers not to kick others. The simple message and colorful illustrations keep children's attention. Readers liked: - Clear, straightforward language appropriate for ages 1-3 - Shows alternative actions for feet (dancing, jumping, walking) - Diverse representation of children in illustrations - Durable board book format Readers disliked: - Some felt the message was too basic - A few noted their kids were too old for it (better for under age 2) - Several mentioned it didn't help stop kicking behavior Ratings: Goodreads: 4.0/5 (486 ratings) Amazon: 4.6/5 (1,247 ratings) Sample review: "Perfect for teaching my 15-month-old gentle behavior. She points to the pictures and we practice 'gentle feet' together." - Amazon reviewer Critical review: "Too simplistic. My 2.5 year old wasn't engaged and the message didn't stick." - Goodreads reviewer

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🦶 The book is part of the popular "Best Behavior" board book series, which helps toddlers learn positive behaviors through simple words and colorful illustrations. 📚 Author Elizabeth Verdick has written over 40 children's books, including titles about safety, manners, and emotional development. 🌈 The book features diverse characters and is illustrated in a way that represents children of various ethnicities and backgrounds. 🧠 The content was developed with input from child development experts to ensure age-appropriate messaging for children ages 1-4. 💡 The book includes a special section for parents and caregivers with specific tips on how to handle kicking behaviors and teach alternative ways for children to express their feelings.