Mina and the Big Bite: Little monsters, big problems

Mina, a young monster, learns that biting her friends is not okay and that there are other ways to cope with difficult situations. This picture book provides practical tips for managing challenging situations and emphasizes positive behaviors.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 32 pages
Publication date: 01 June 2023
Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Mina, like all the little monsters, has a lot of sharp teeth! And sometimes, when she is very stressed, she uses them on her friends!

Join Mina as she learns that biting can hurt and that there are many other ways to cope with difficult situations. Packed with playful illustrations and reassuring text, this picture book is perfect for adults and children to enjoy together. It provides practical tips to help manage challenging situations, and with a focus on positive behaviors, it will help all little monsters understand that teeth can hurt and should not be used to bite friends!

Mina is a little monster who loves to play and have fun with her friends. However, she sometimes gets too excited and bites her friends. This can hurt her friends and make them feel sad. Mina's parents teach her that it is important to use her teeth for eating and not for biting. They also show her other ways to cope with her feelings, such as taking deep breaths, counting to ten, or asking for help.

One day, Mina's friend Sophie is feeling sad. Mina tries to cheer her up by giving her a hug and playing with her. Sophie starts to feel better, but then Mina accidentally bites her finger. Sophie is hurt and starts to cry. Mina feels bad and apologizes to Sophie. Sophie forgives her, but Mina knows that she needs to find a better way to cope with her emotions.

Mina's parents suggest that she start practicing mindfulness. Mindfulness is the practice of being present in the moment and paying attention to your thoughts and feelings. Mina learns to slow down and take deep breaths when she feels angry or stressed. She also starts to notice when she is starting to get excited and tries to calm herself down before she bites someone.

Over time, Mina learns to control her emotions and use her teeth for good. She still plays and has fun with her friends, but she no longer bites them. Mina's friends are happy to see her using her teeth for positive things and they appreciate her for being so kind and thoughtful.

Mina's story is a reminder that even little monsters can learn to control their emotions and use their teeth for good. It is important to be mindful of our actions and to use our teeth for positive things, such as eating and smiling. By practicing mindfulness and being kind to others, we can create a world where everyone feels safe and happy.

Weight: 196g
Dimension: 250 x 251 x 5 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780241439722