Ready...Set...Pizza! (Where It Comes From, 1)

Lift, slide, and spin your way through pizza making fun with Pip!

Meet Pip the Pizza, a happy little ball of pizza dough who is ready to show how a dinner favorite comes to life. In this playful novelty board book, young readers follow Pip on a journey from farm to pizzeria to doorstep delivery, discovering how tomatoes, cheese, and dough turn into a delicious pizza dinner. Each spread introduces a new part of the process in a clear, friendly, and age-appropriate way that keeps learning fun and engaging.

Packed with interactive elements including flaps, sliders, push-and-pull tabs, and a rotating cover wheel, Ready . . . Set . . .Pizza! turns food education into hands-on play. Designed for ages 3 to 5, this sturdy board book supports early nonfiction learning, sequencing skills, and fine motor development while celebrating a favorite meal.

Key Features:

• Sequencing and Food Discovery: Introduces how pizza is made from fresh ingredients to family dinner in a simple, child friendly sequence.
• Hands-on Novelties: Features flaps, sliders, push-and-pull tabs, and a rotating cover wheel to encourage active participation.
• Character-led Storytelling: Pip guides readers through each stage with warmth, humor, and expressive reactions.
• Supports Early Learning Skills: Builds vocabulary, sequencing, and fine motor skills through interactive play.
• Perfect for Ages 3 to 5: A durable, visually engaging board book designed for preschoolers and repeat read-alouds.

For more than 75 years, Albatros Media has been crafting original and innovative children’s books that are both playful and educational, fostering curiosity and a love of learning in young minds. From novelty and board books to picture books and nonfiction, Albatros Media creates high-quality books designed to inform, delight, and inspire.

Mariessa Shein is a children's book author. After years of working in publishing and helping shape books behind the scenes, she's now bringing her own playful ideas to life for young readers. When she's not writing and editing, Mariessa volunteers at an animal rescue and fosters dogs—often drawing inspiration from her furry companions and their heartwarming adventures. She is based in New York City.

Carlo Beranek is a freelance illustrator based in Rotterdam, Netherlands. After studying animation, he found his passion in creating whimsical, joyful characters—especially for children. His bold, colorful work often carries strong messages, reflecting his belief in art’s power to entertain, educate, and inspire. A music and film lover, Carlo dreams of moving to a big city like London or New York—and getting a dog!