Teeth are Not for Biting

In the tradition of the best-selling HANDS ARE NOT FOR HITTING board book, this new colorful — and durable — book for little ones tells the truth about those little white teeth: OUCH! Biting hurts. Parents and educators everywhere have embraced the Hands Are Not for HItting book and board book. And they’ve made it clear what children need to lean about next: biting. Teeth Are Not for Biting’s engaging illustrations and firm but gentle words invite little ones to discover ways to cope with “mad, sad, or cranky” feelings — even when teething pain gets in the way. By remembering that teeth are not for biting, children can join in the fun of sharing and playing with others. This durable board book also includes parent/teacher-friendly tips for coping with teething and biting.

Author Biography

Elizabeth Verdick has been writing books since 1997, the year her daughter was born. Her two children are the inspiration for nearly everything she writes. Before becoming an author, Elizabeth edited books for children and parents.

These days she writes books for babies, toddlers, teens, and every age in between. She especially loves creating new board books. The Happy Healthy Baby® series is designed to capture the interest of the littlest readers. Elizabeth’s Toddler Tools® series helps young children and their parents cope with those tough times and transitions that happen every day (like naptime and bedtime). In the Best Behavior® series, she helps toddlers reach new milestones and improve their day-to-day behavior.

Elizabeth also enjoys getting the chance to look at the funny side of life in the Laugh and Learn® series, which helps kids ages 8–13 get a handle on the social-emotional skills they’re developing throughout the elementary and middle school years. She’s also coauthor of The Survival Guide for Kids with Autism Spectrum Disorder (And Their Parents), which offers kids with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) their own comprehensive resource for both understanding their condition and finding tools to cope with the challenges they face every day.

Elizabeth lives and writes near St. Paul, Minnesota.

Marieka Heinlen received her BFA at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, and also studied at Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design in London.

She launched her career as an award-winning children’s book illustrator with Hands Are Not for Hitting and has illustrated all of the books in the Best Behavior® and Toddler Tools® series. Marieka focuses her work on books and other materials for children, teens, parents, and teachers.

She lives in St. Paul, Minnesota, with her husband, son, and daughter.