Pizza Melts Down normalizes big emotions that bubble to the top when things get to be too much, too unexpected, and too overwhelming.

Pizza is having a party! Pepperonis, mushrooms, mozzarella, onions, and olives all rush in, ready to go! As more and more toppings arrive and the party gets jumping, suddenly everything is too hot, too loud, too chaotic, and way too much for Pizza. Cheese starts to bubble. Toppings start to tumble. Big feelings ooze everywhere, and Pizza melts down! Pizza was so excited for this party, how could this have happened? How did he lose his cool? What can Pizza do to chillout, reset, and get back to having fun?

This funny, relatable, clever story will help a child through those evitable meltdowns when social outings and friends can get to be just too much! Pizza Melts Down helps kids understand that huge emotional outbursts can happen to everyone. But with advance planning, you can return to a more relaxed, comfortable place and get your groove back on!

This evidence-based science-informed book skillfully presents a fundamental concept of cognitive-behavior psychology in a way kids can understand—how the interplay between thoughts, feelings, and behavior shape who we are and how we experience everything. With colorful illustrations and a supportive cast of funny food friends, this picture book is a delicious read for kids and grown-ups alike.