What to Do When You Feel Like Biting

by Cara Goodwin PhD, Katie Turner (Illustrator)

Overview

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, 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!

This colorful 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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798886081534
Publisher:	Callisto Publishing
Publication date:	09/09/2025
Series:	Big Feelings Books for Toddlers
Pages:	24
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 7.00(h) x 1.00(d)
Age Range:	1 - 3 Years

About the Author

CARA 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.

KATIE TURNER earned her BFA from Parsons School of Design in New York City and has been an illustrator for more than 10 years. She particularly loves to draw things from nature, such as bugs, flowers, and animals. Katie is also the author and illustrator of The Cat Who Got Framed and the forthcoming Vanilla Bean. She currently lives in Nashville, Tennessee.