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Meet Picky Patty and Messy Max: two read-aloud adventures about everyday childhood moments.
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Patty loves pizza. Join Patty and her dog Buddy in a playful, rhyming story about discovering new foods.
Shop Picky PattyTry together: Pause at a new food in the pictures. What color is it? What might it smell like?
A big imagination. An even bigger mess. Max and Buddy discover that putting toys away can be part of the adventure.
Meet Messy MaxTry together: After reading, choose a home for one toy together. Where will it be easy to find tomorrow?
Follow your child's interests. A few pages and a good conversation are a lovely place to start.
Let your child choose a picture to talk about. Name the objects, try the character voices, and enjoy a favorite page again.
Explore age 3 milestones →Ask what might happen next. After the story, invite your child to tell you their favorite part or act it out with toys.
Explore age 5 milestones →Take turns reading if your child wants to. Compare the characters' choices and imagine a different ending together.
Explore toys for ages 7–8 →Find a story to share, and view book details and current prices on Amazon.
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