"Gentle, Gentle" is a heartwarming book that teaches toddlers how to express big emotions through kind hands and gentle choices.
Perfect for ages 1-4, this colorful and engaging story follows Trey, a spirited toddler who's learning that pushing isn't the answer. With the help of his mom, a kind teacher, and a classroom full of friends, Trey discovers better ways to communicate when frustration bubbles up. Through simple rhymes and vibrant illustrations, young readers explore emotional regulation, empathy, and using words instead of hands. This book is ideal for families, educators, therapists, and caregivers seeking to nurture positive behavior, reduce hitting and pushing, and help children learn to manage big feelings. This relatable story encourages self-expression, builds emotional intelligence, and affirms that every child can learn to be kind-even when things get tough.
"Gentle, Gentle" is a heartwarming book that teaches toddlers how to express big emotions through kind hands and gentle choices.
Perfect for ages 1-4, this colorful and engaging story follows Trey, a spirited toddler who's learning that pushing isn't the answer. With the help of his mom, a kind teacher, and a classroom full of friends, Trey discovers better ways to communicate when frustration bubbles up. Through simple rhymes and vibrant illustrations, young readers explore emotional regulation, empathy, and using words instead of hands. This book is ideal for families, educators, therapists, and caregivers seeking to nurture positive behavior, reduce hitting and pushing, and help children learn to manage big feelings. This relatable story encourages self-expression, builds emotional intelligence, and affirms that every child can learn to be kind-even when things get tough.
Parents and educators teach children many life lessons, and they all begin when a child is very young. Sharing and using your words are just two of the many lessons taught over their childhood years. Trey is an energetic child, always on the move, much like most toddlers. He is also entering the stage of life where social interactions with peers are becoming more common. This time is often referred to as the "terrible twos"; a normal part of life, but one where kids have bursts of anger and become defiant. It's an important stage for adults to model appropriate behavior and reinforce these practices. In Gentle, Gentle: A Story About Kind Hands and Big Feelings, Trey, who initially expresses his wants and feelings negatively, learns to handle social interactions and situations properly by using his words instead of his hands.
Trey's mother does not scold, yell, or strike her son for his unfriendly choices. Instead, she shares with him a picture book that demonstrates nice ways to use our hands and then encourages him to "practice being kind for a while." When Trey's negative behavior carried over into the school's playtime, his teacher calmly showed Trey how to use kind words. Trey's positive behavior carried over to his home life, where he taught his sister about "gentle hands." So sweet. Lovely illustrations of the siblings.
Gentle, Gentle: A Story About Kind Hands and Big Feelings is a wonderful picture book that helps children discern between good and bad behavior. By reading this story to your little ones, you can guide them in managing their feelings and using "gentle hands" instead of negative words or actions. This story also has the potential to foster empathy, enhance social skills, and promote emotional regulation in children. These are crucial skills that will serve them well in their future interactions, making this story a must-have for parents and educators.
Gentle, Gentle: A Story About Kind Hands and Big Feelings is recommended for children 1-4 years.