Little pages. Lots of possibilities.
Printable activities for children ages 3–7: color a pizza, explore the story’s food theme, or keep a Brave Bite Tracker handy.
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01 / Color & imagine
Bring out the crayons for coloring pages featuring Picky Patty and Buddy. Let your child choose the colors and tell you about the picture they’re making.
A storytime prompt: “If you could make a pretend pizza, what would you put on it?”
Download Coloring Pack PDF
02 / Notice & describe
A printable companion to the book’s theme of curiosity about food. Look at the chart together and let your child describe what they notice, at their own pace.
A picture-talk prompt: “Which foods can you spot in Patty’s story? What colors do you see?”
Download Flavor Chart PDF
03 / Keep a little record
If your family enjoys keeping a record of foods explored, this tracker gives you a printable place to do it. Use it as an optional companion to storytime, rather than a task your child has to finish.
A storytime prompt: “What made Buddy curious about the basket? What would you like to find inside?”
Download Brave Bite Tracker PDFA small plan for a cozy read-aloud
Start with the printable that catches your child’s interest. Open the PDF and use your printer’s “fit to page” option if needed.
Read a sample spread or the book together, then pause for a question about the pictures. Let your child lead the conversation.
Color, chat or look at a chart together. There’s no need to complete every activity in one sitting.
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No. You can enjoy the printables on their own. If you’d like to meet the characters, read two sample spreads on the book page.
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The story behind the printables
Picky Patty Only Eats Pizza, by Maggie Merritt, is a rhyming picture book for ages 3–7. Share Patty and Buddy’s adventure at bedtime or storytime.