Teeth Are Not for Biting Board Book
Grade Up to PK
Ages 1-4
Format Board Book
Trim Size 7" x 7"
Language English
ISBN 9781575421285
Item 899605
Page Count 24
Description
“Crunch crunch crunch. Teeth are strong and sharp. Crunch crunch crunch. Teeth can help you chew. But teeth are not for biting. Ouch! Biting hurts.” Sooner or later, almost all young children will bite someone—a friend, a parent, a sibling. This upbeat, colorful, virtually indestructible book helps prevent biting and teaches positive alternatives.
Teeth Are Not for Biting gives reasons why children might want to bite. Little mouths feel sore when new teeth come in; sometimes kids bite when they’re hungry, tired, cranky, frustrated, angry, bored, distressed, or seeking attention. Author Elizabeth Verdick suggests positive things children can do instead of biting: chew a chewy toy, drink a cold drink, get a hug, tell a grown-up. This book also includes helpful tips for parents and caregivers.
Best Behavior® Series
Simple words and lively full-color illustrations guide children to choose positive behaviors. Select titles are available in two versions: a durable board book for ages 1–4 and an expanded paperback for ages 4–7. Bilingual board book and paperback editions of select titles also are available. Kids, parents, and teachers love these award-winning books. All include helpful tips for teachers, caregivers, and parents.
Editorial Reviews
Praise for Teeth Are Not for Biting
“Teeth Are Not for Biting by Elizabeth Verdick gives reasons why kids might want to bite—they’re mad, sad, cranky—and offers a bunch of coping methods, such as getting a hug or asking for help.”—Parents Magazine
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Carol Ledesma
June 14, 2021
A great book to help teach the proper use of teeth (that don’t hurt our friends).
Megan Kalinin
June 24, 2019
Not only is it simple and colorful, I love the teacher and parent tips in the back. I love that Free Spirit has a section for infant and toddlers, which is a category that sadly gets overlooked at times.
Ijeoma
June 24, 2019
I work for Healthy Teeth, Healthy Children, a program with the American Academy of Pediatrics, PA Chapter, and we LOVE Teeth Are Not for Biting! As an oral health non-profit advocating for pediatric dental care, we love the simple messages for kids on … Read More
Deana Hirte
June 24, 2019
Just read “Teeth are Not for Biting” with two kiddos who are learning to express themselves and possibly dealing with some sensory issues. The 3-year-old listened intently and said “bad” or “timeout” when the child got bit in the story. The 2-year-old said … Read More