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Friends Are Not for Biting (A Gentle Parenting Picture Book Series for Kids)
Part of Gentle Parenting Story
By Ryan Allen
Illustrated by Zoe Persico
Published by little bee books
Distributed by Simon & Schuster
Table of Contents
About The Book
Teeth are powerful, amazing tools for chewing and eating . . . but teeth are not for biting our friends and family!
"A gentle parenting guide for curbing chewy childhood behavior." - Kirkus Reviews
Liam loves pretending to be a lion. He roars. He pounces. He plays! But when he feels frustrated, overwhelmed, tired, or too excited, his body tells him it's time to bite!
Written by Preschool Therapist, Ryan Allen, this incredible, funny, helpful book, will guide children to recognize the signs that they are about to bite, and teaches great techniques and positive alternatives to stay safe and have fun. There are many reasons why kids bite, from boredom to excitement, painful teething to cranky frustration, this is a common experience for many toddlers. But with a Gentle Parenting approach, there are equally many ways to identify, soothe, and change behaviors.
Gentle Parenting Guide Series
Common situations and descriptive illustrations guide kids to choose positive behaviors instead of harmful ones. All books in this useful series include helpful tips and an introduction to the basic principles of Gentle Parenting, all written by licensed Preschool Therapist, Ryan Allen.
"A gentle parenting guide for curbing chewy childhood behavior." - Kirkus Reviews
Liam loves pretending to be a lion. He roars. He pounces. He plays! But when he feels frustrated, overwhelmed, tired, or too excited, his body tells him it's time to bite!
Written by Preschool Therapist, Ryan Allen, this incredible, funny, helpful book, will guide children to recognize the signs that they are about to bite, and teaches great techniques and positive alternatives to stay safe and have fun. There are many reasons why kids bite, from boredom to excitement, painful teething to cranky frustration, this is a common experience for many toddlers. But with a Gentle Parenting approach, there are equally many ways to identify, soothe, and change behaviors.
Gentle Parenting Guide Series
Common situations and descriptive illustrations guide kids to choose positive behaviors instead of harmful ones. All books in this useful series include helpful tips and an introduction to the basic principles of Gentle Parenting, all written by licensed Preschool Therapist, Ryan Allen.
About The Illustrator
Zoe Persico is an illustrator with a love for everything cute, colorful, and full of whimsy. When she's not working, she enjoys hiking, cooking, playing Dungeons & Dragons, hunting for good finds at the thrift store, and watching documentaries. She currently resides in sunny Florida with her significant other and their dog, Zombie.
Product Details
- Publisher: little bee books (May 14, 2025)
- Length: 32 pages
- ISBN13: 9781499817447
- Ages: 3 - 6
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Raves and Reviews
Allen focuses less on Liam's biting and more on the motivations behind his actions. Many kids will recognize themselves in the protagonist . . . . In an appended note, Allen provides useful strategies for understanding and redirecting biting.
A gentle parenting guide for curbing chewy childhood behavior.
– Kirkus Reviews
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- Book Cover Image (jpg): Friends Are Not for Biting (A Gentle Parenting Picture Book Series for Kids) Paper Over Board 9781499817447