Vaughan Duck

Joey the monkey loves playing with his friends. But one day, when Joey gets upset, he bites a friend, and everyone feels sad.

With gentle guidance from his mom, Joey learns how to pause, take a deep breath, count to three, and use his words instead of biting.

Joey Learns Not to Bite is a warm and playful story that helps young children understand emotions, develop self-control, and practice kindness. Through relatable characters and simple coping strategies, little readers learn healthy ways to express big feelings and navigate challenging moments.

Perfect for parents, caregivers, and teachers, this book encourages meaningful conversations about emotions, friendship, empathy, and positive behaviour.

Ideal for ages 2-6.

Written by Danielle Slusarski
Illustrated by Vaughan Duck
Published by Little Learners Big Lessons Press 2026.
Text & Illustrations copyright © 2026 Danielle Slusarski

Available as a hardback and eBook in the US from Amazon US and in Australia from Amazon AU or Booktopia

Here are some free colouring sheets to download.

REVIEW
Amazon Customer

Joey Learns Not to Bite is a wonderful children’s book that teaches an important lesson in a fun, engaging way. The story takes young readers on an entertaining adventure while helping them understand how to handle feelings of anger and frustration.

The supporting characters, KoKo and Mo, add so much charm and warmth to the story, making it even more enjoyable for kids. The illustrations are absolutely beautiful—bright, expressive, and perfectly complement the message.

This is a great book for anyone looking for a positive, age-appropriate way to talk about emotions, self-control, and kindness. Highly recommend adding it to your child’s bookshelf!