Best Behavior Board Book Collection (2026): 4 Picks Compared

A parent of a toddler who bites, kicks or yells needs a book that teaches better choices in simple words, which is what this best behavior board book collection roundup delivers. Every figure below is taken from the listings.

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The picks

#	Product	Shelf Score	Buy
1	Hands Are Not for Hitting	9.8/10	Buy on Amazon
2	Teeth Are Not for Biting by Verdick	9.7/10	Buy on Amazon
3	Feet Are Not for Kicking by Verdick	9.7/10	Buy on Amazon
4	Best Behavior 6-Book Box Set	9.7/10	Buy on Amazon

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Hands Are Not for Hitting

Martine Agassi·9.8/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

A board book teaching safe alternatives to hitting, for ages 1-3.

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Pros

• Ages 1-3, board book
• Best Behavior series
• Parent tips included

Cons

• 24 pages only
• 2002 publication
• Hitting focus

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Teeth Are Not for Biting by Verdick

Elizabeth Verdick·9.7/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

A board book that helps toddlers understand why they bite and offers simple alternatives like chewing a chewy toy.

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Pros

• 24 pages, published April 15, 2003
• Reading age 1 to 3 years, marked as from customers
• Grade level Preschool and up

Cons

• Reading age marked as from customers only
• First edition from 2003; check the listing for a newer printing
• Addresses biting, so preview it with a sensitive toddler

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Feet Are Not for Kicking by Verdick

Elizabeth Verdick·9.7/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

A board book that teaches toddlers safe outlets for kicking, like kicking balls and leaves, instead of hurting others.

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Pros

• 24 pages, published September 15, 2004
• Reading age 1 to 3 years, marked as from customers
• Tips for parents and caregivers in the back

Cons

• Reading age marked as from customers only
• No edition is stated; check the listing for a newer printing
• Addresses kicking and hurting others, so preview it with a sensitive toddler

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Best Behavior 6-Book Box Set

Multiple Authors·9.7/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

A six-book board book box set on positive behavior, including Hands Are Not for Hitting, for ages 1 to 4.

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Pros

• Six board books for the price of one set, 144 pages total
• Covers hitting plus kicking, yelling, waiting, hurtful words and nose-picking
• Tips for grown-ups in the back of every book, per the description

Cons

• Only one of the six books is about hitting
• Six books take more shelf space than a single volume
• Description targets ages 1 to 4 while the reading age says 2 to 4

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More picks to compare

• Voices Are Not for Yelling by Verdickcalm-down techniques for tantrums, ages 1 to 3Check on Amazon
• Manners Library 4-Book Set by Beer4 behavior books, 96 pages, ages 1 to 3Check on Amazon
• Best Behavior 8-Book Set8 Best Behavior board books, ages 1 to 4Check on Amazon
• Bilingual 8-Book Set8 bilingual board books in Spanish and English, ages 1 to 4Check on Amazon

Compare the picks

Book details as published on each listing, collected 22 October 2026.

How we scored them

The Shelf Score weighs fit for the reader, contents and edition, and the listed reading age or level where one is given; the Elizabeth Verdick picks list a reading age and grade level, so that part of the score counts only there. How we pick explains the weights.

Scores run from 9.2 to 9.8: each book’s point total is placed on that range, so more points always means a higher score. Reading age or level counts on a list where at least one listing gives one, and a book whose listing gives none then scores zero on it. Where no listing gives one, the score is taken over the other 85 points. Books carry no warranty, so warranty is not scored.

How to choose the best behavior board book collection

Match the age and stage

Teeth Are Not for Biting and Feet Are Not for Kicking list a reading age of 1 to 3 years, marked as from customers, with grade level Preschool and up. The box set and Hands Are Not for Hitting list no age or grade, so check the listing before buying for a specific child. For more toddler reads, see the picture books shelf.

Single book or set

The Elizabeth Verdick titles each tackle one behavior in 24 pages. The 6-book box set covers several behaviors in one purchase, while the 8-book sets in the more-options list add bilingual choices. Readers building a library can browse board books for toddlers.

Check the edition

Teeth Are Not for Biting is a first edition from 2003; no edition is stated for Feet Are Not for Kicking. An older edition can still suit a toddler, but check the listing for a newer printing.

Before you buy

• Check the listed reading age against the child; not every pick lists one.
• Check the format: board book or box set, since contents differ.
• Check the publication date on older editions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What age are the Best Behavior board books for?

The Elizabeth Verdick titles list a reading age of 1 to 3 years, marked as from customers, and grade level Preschool and up.

Should I buy single books or the box set?

Single books suit one behavior at a time; the 6-book box set covers several behaviors in one purchase.

Do these books include tips for parents?

The Teeth and Feet board books include tips for parents and caregivers in the back.

Still deciding? Our top pickHands Are Not for Hitting

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