What to Do When You Feel Like Biting: A No Biting Book for Toddlers

by Cara Goodwin

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

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.

24 pages, Board Book

Published September 9, 2025

Reviews

[Bookaholic__Reviews · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have been lucky that my children have never been biters. I do however have a child who does have sensory issues and he does get overwhelmed by his very big feelings and in the past that has been expressed in some not so nice ways. It happens. This is a reality for a lot of children and a lot of parents. I love books like this, because they educate and provide solutions.

I think this book is just as helpful for a parent as it will be for the children. The book is presented in simple and easy to understand language and has great images too! My favorite part of the book as a parent, comes at the end. There is a short list of strategies to help stop toddler biting.

I received a copy in exchange for my honest review.

[Lila Danisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

My 4-year-old son is currently in his phase of biting me but in cute harmless ways. More like nipping here and there but still kinda hurt. I don't want it to escalate into something habitual and transform into real biting whenever he is overwhelmed or upset. This book is a good start for him so he understands that there are other ways other than biting to "satisfy" his overwhelmingness.

The words used in this book were so simple and easy to understand for my son. The illustrations were also helping him to enjoy the book more.

Thank you to Cara Goodwin, Callisto Publishing, Callisto Kids, and NetGalley for the ARC.

[Miranda Shore · Rating 5 out of 5]

As a mom of a child with sensory processing disorder, this book was perfect! My son followed along and was engaged by the beautiful and colorful illustrations. While some strategies I had attempted to teach him, he suddenly was very invested in them and wanted to practice each of them! Thank you for providing parents with a resource that can make a difference!

[Danielle Mccoy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received a copy of this eBook from netGalley for a honest review.

I good book for all caregivers of young children to have in case of having a biter come into their space. It gives practical tips in a fun, loving book to teach children that it's not ok to bite, and has helpful tips for adults on how to deal with this common problem.

[Amethyst Maxey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you for the ARC. This was perfect t timing with this book as my son is almost two and in that biting stage. This was a well written book about ways to divert your feelings of wanting to bite to something else. Hopefully it will help my son.

[Rachel Brackett · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute little book. The kids will like it and the blurb is pretty helpful.

I received an arc from netgalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

[Ossy Firstan · Rating 3 out of 5]

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[SamSamSam · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lots of great info in here, and I love that there are such a variety of solutions! An adult could help a child identify which solution feels best for them.

[Stella Marchione · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good strategies for kids to learn when going through that biting stage. Very educational and beautiful illustrations!