{"product_id":"brothers-are-not-for-hitting-ryan-allen","title":"Brothers Are Not for Hitting | Ryan Allen","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\na {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #464feb;\n}\ntr th, tr td {\n    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n}\ntr th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBrothers Are Not for Hitting\u003c\/em\u003e by Ryan Allen is a children's picture book that helps young readers recognize and manage the strong feelings that can sometimes lead to hitting, pushing, or other impulsive behaviors. Through the story of a young girl named Laila, children are introduced to everyday situations that may trigger frustration, disappointment, jealousy, impatience, anger, embarrassment, or feelings of being overwhelmed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWritten by a preschool therapist, the book focuses on helping children build awareness of the emotional and physical warning signs that often appear before a child acts out. Readers are encouraged to notice when their bodies feel tense, when frustration begins to grow, or when emotions become difficult to manage, creating opportunities to pause and make safer choices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than simply telling children not to hit, \u003cem\u003eBrothers Are Not for Hitting\u003c\/em\u003e explores the reasons hitting may happen and provides age-appropriate alternatives for expressing emotions, solving problems, and communicating needs. This supportive approach can help children develop emotional literacy, self-awareness, and more positive ways to respond during challenging moments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFamilies, educators, therapists, and caregivers may find this book especially helpful when supporting children who are learning emotional regulation, sibling relationship skills, social problem-solving, and respectful communication. The book was also selected for the \u003cstrong\u003eBarack Obama Presidential Library\u003c\/strong\u003e, highlighting its value as a resource for helping young children develop kindness, self-control, and empathy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLearning \u0026amp; Development Opportunities\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough \u003cem\u003eBrothers Are Not for Hitting\u003c\/em\u003e, readers may:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplore emotions such as frustration, disappointment, jealousy, anger, embarrassment, impatience, and feeling overwhelmed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn about the emotional and physical warning signs that may occur before hitting or other impulsive behaviors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDevelop greater awareness of their thoughts, feelings, and body's responses during challenging situations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild emotional vocabulary to help identify and communicate difficult feelings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReflect on how strong emotions can influence actions and relationships.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractice positive alternatives to hitting when experiencing frustration or overwhelm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrengthen self-regulation and decision-making skills in everyday interactions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDevelop empathy by considering how actions affect siblings, family members, friends, and classmates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngage in discussions about respectful communication, conflict resolution, kindness, and personal responsibility.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn strategies for expressing needs, asking for help, and managing emotions in safer and more constructive ways.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\na {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #464feb;\n}\ntr th, tr td {\n    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n}\ntr th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brothers Are Not for Hitting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ryan Allen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrator:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zoe Persico\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e little bee books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9781499817461\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover (Paper Over Board)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePage Count:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 23, 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Preschool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge Recommendation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ages 4-8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAudience:\u003c\/strong\u003e Young children, parents, caregivers, educators, therapists, and early childhood professionals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50883600646337,"sku":"SISCHU-BROTHERSHIT","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0563\/4211\/8593\/files\/brothers-are-not-for-hitting-ryan-allen.jpg?v=1793661740","url":"https:\/\/sensorytoolhouse.com\/products\/brothers-are-not-for-hitting-ryan-allen","provider":"Sensory Tool House, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}