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What to Do When You Feel Like Biting

By Cara Goodwin
Series: Big Feelings Books for Toddlers
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Teach toddlers safe ways to express big feelings and stop their impulse to bite, from leading parenting expert and child psychologist, Cara Goodwin, PhD. Toddlers are still learning how to speak, socialise, and understand their emotions—and sometimes they get angry or frustrated and react by biting.... Read More
Format: Board book
$2100
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"Toddlers are still learning how to speak, socialize, and understand their emotions-and sometimes they get angry or frustrated and react by biting. What to Do When You Feel Like Biting helps toddlers understand why biting is not okay, and shows them how to react to their feelings with actions that are empathetic, safe, and kind instead!"--

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Teach toddlers safe ways to express big feelings and stop their impulse to bite, from leading parenting expert and child psychologist, Cara Goodwin, PhD.

Toddlers are still learning how to speak, socialise, and understand their emotions—and sometimes they get angry or frustrated and react by biting. What to Do When You Feel Like Biting helps toddlers understand why biting is not okay, and shows them how to react to their feelings with actions that are empathetic, safe, and kind!

This colourful board book offers:

Alternatives to biting - Kids will learn how to overcome the urge to bite others by trying alternative actions like biting a snack or toy, making a funny face, or blowing out a big breath!

Age-appropriate explanations - The language in this book is kid-friendly and positive, encouraging toddlers to understand and communicate their feelings without hurting others.

Engaging illustrations - Adorable illustrations of other toddlers on sturdy board book pages help kids see these ideas in action!

Help toddlers navigate their emotions and treat others with kindness with What to Do When You Feel Like Biting.

Series: Big Feelings Books for Toddlers

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  • What to Do When You Feel Like Biting
    Teach toddlers safe ways to express big feelings and stop their impulse to bite, from leading parenting expert and child psychologist, Cara Goodwin, PhD. Toddlers are still learning how to speak, socialise, and understand their emotions—and sometimes they get angry or frustrated and react by biting. What to Do When You Feel Like Biting helps toddlers understand why biting is...
    By Cara Goodwin
    Board book
    $2100
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • What to Do When It's Time to Calm Down
    Teach toddlers how to calm down when big feelings strike with this durable and educational board book! Toddlers are still learning how to speak, socialise, and understand their emotions — and when they get overwhelmed, angry, or too excited, sometimes they react with larger-than-life outbursts. What to Do When It's Time to Calm Down helps toddlers understand why these outbursts...
    By Cara Goodwin
    Board book
    $3600
    Available
    Ships in 2-3 weeks
  • Pre-order
    What to Do When There's a New Baby in the Family
    Teach toddlers how to express their feelings about a new baby in the family! Toddlers are still learning how to speak, socialise, and react to new things. It's common for them to react with big emotions when a new baby joins the family. What to Do When There's a New Baby in the Family helps toddlers understand their feelings about...
    By Cara Goodwin
    Board book
    $2100
    Pre-order
    Out 8 Oct 2026

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9798886081534

Publisher: Callisto Media Inc.

Format: Board book

Date Published: 09 October 2025

Country: United States

Imprint: Callisto Kids

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Katie Turner

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly, Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 178.0mm

Height: 178.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 24

Collections

Cara Goodwin Children's Board Books Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Health & Wellness Penguin Books Self-Help & Personal Development Series: Big Feelings Books for Toddlers

About the Author

CARA DAMIANO GOODWIN, PhD, is a psychologist and a mother of three. She has spent years researching child psychology and neuroscience, as well as providing therapy for children of all ages. Find out more at ParentingTranslator.com.

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    What to Do When There's a New Baby in the Family
    Teach toddlers how to express their feelings about a new baby in the family! Toddlers are still learning how to speak, socialise, and react to new things. It's common for them to react with big emotions when a new baby joins the family. What to Do When There's a New Baby in the Family helps toddlers understand their feelings about...
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