Feet Are Not for Kicking
By: Elizabeth Verdick
Illustrated By: Marieka Heinlen
Publication: September 15, 2004 by Free Spirit Publishing
24 pages
Genre: Children's, Picture Books, Manners
Source: Publisher via Edelweiss (Thank you!!)
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Description--“Look at those feet! Aren’t they sweet?” Yes—when they’re walking, standing, leaping and landing. And when they’re kicking balls or leaves. But not when they’re kicking people! In simple words and charming full-color illustrations, this book helps little ones learn to use their feet for fun, not in anger or frustration. It also includes tips for parents and caregivers on how to help toddlers be sweet with their feet.
We have been studying manners in our homeschool. So when I saw Feet Are Not for Kicking for review, I grabbed it. All of my children occasionally use their bodies to hurt each other. They know better, but sometimes their emotions get the better of them. However, the content in this book is best suited for smaller children.
I liked how the book starts off with how feet are sweet. This establishes that feet are good and used for a purpose. The purposes are then listed over several pages of one word per page. The title phrase is used in addition to the phrase "Ouch! Kicking people hurts." This phrase is used repetitively throughout the book to drive home this point. The book has a semi-rhyming scheme. Sometimes it rhymes and sometimes it doesn't. Options of things that can be kicked are offered. Then some advice is given in the event that someone kicks the child. And then the book returns to how feet are sweet and ultimately feet are for fun.
All in all, I think Feet Are Not for Kicking gets 4 Stars. Have you or your child read Feet Are Not for Kicking? What did you think? Let me know!
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