Let's Make a Pizza

	A Job For Wittilda by Caralyn Buehner Age Level: Preschool and up
Synopsis: When Wittilda the witch is forced to look for a job, she finds her broom-flying ability comes in handy in applying for a job delivering pizzas.

Song

Pizza Man

Pat-a-cake, pat-a-cake, pizza man
[Clap hands together.]
Make me a pizza as fast as you can
[Shake finger.]
Roll it
[Roll as if with rolling pin.]
Toss it
[Pretend to toss dough in the air.]
Sprinkle it with cheese
[Sprinkling motions.]
Put it in the oven
[Pushing motion with hands.]
And bake it fast, please!

	The Little Red Hen Makes a Pizza by Philemon Sturges Age Level: Toddler and up
Synopsis: In this version of the traditional tale, the duck, the dog, and the cat refuse to help the Little Red Hen make a pizza but do get to participate when the time comes to eat it. Note: This story adapts well into a flannelboard using the four animal characters. Artfelt has a wonderful Little Red Hen set or a much more complicated set is available from Little Folk Visuals.

Flannel Board

This Is the Pizza That Heidi Made

This is the crust that Heidi made.

This is the sauce, so red and so sweet,
That went on the crust that Heidi made.

These are the olives, so black and salty,
That went on the sauce, so red and so sweet,
That went on the crust that Heidi made.

These are the peppers, so green and crunchy,
That went with the olives, so black and salty,
That went on the sauce, so red and so sweet,
That went on the crust that Heidi made.

This is the pineapple, fresh from Hawaii,
That went with the peppers, so green and crunchy,
That went with the olives, so black and salty,
That went on the sauce, so spicy and sweet,
That went on the crust that Heidi made.

This is the salami, that makes it Italian,
That went with the pineapple, fresh from Hawaii,
That went with the peppers, so green and crunchy,
That went with the olives, so black and salty,
That went on the sauce, so spicy and sweet,
That went on the crust that Heidi made.

This is the cheese, so gooey and chewy,
That went on top of the salami, that makes it Italian,
That went with the pineapple, fresh from Hawaii,
That went with the peppers, so green and crunchy,
That went with the olives, so black and salty,
That went on the sauce, so spicy and sweet,
That went on the crust that Heidi made.

This is the tummy, so hungry and lively,
That devoured the pizza made with the cheese, so gooey and chewy,
That went on top of the salami, that makes it Italian,
That went with the pineapple, fresh from Hawaii,
That went with the peppers, so green and crunchy,
That went with the olives, so black and salty,
That went on the sauce, so spicy and sweet,
That went on the crust that Heidi made.

And that was the pizza that Heidi made!

	Hi, Pizza Man! by Virginia Walter Age Level: Toddler and up
Synopsis: While a young girl waits for the delivery of a hot pizza, she provides the appropriate animal sounds for a variety of pretend animal pizza deliverers.

Song

Pizza Song
(Tune: Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star)

Pizza, pizza it's a treat.
Pizza, pizza is fun to eat!
Ooey-gooey cheese so yummy
Crunchy crust goes in my tummy.
Pizza, pizza it's a treat
Pizza, pizza is fun to eat!

	Pizza Counting by Christina Dobson Age Level: Preschool and up
Synopsis: Decorated pizzas are used to introduce counting and fractions. Includes facts about pizza.

	Pizza! by Jan Pienkowski Age Level: Preschool and up
Synopsis: Animals prepare a pizza for the king.

Song

Pizza Man, Pizza Man

Pizza man, pizza man, turn around
Pizza man, pizza man, touch the ground

Pizza man, pizza man, smell a rose
Pizza man, pizza man, touch your toes

Pizza man, pizza man, touch the sky
Pizza man, pizza man, wave goodbye

Pizza man, pizza man, turn around
Pizza man, pizza man, sit back down

Pizza man, pizza man, shake your head
Pizza man, pizza man, go to bed

	The Princess and the Pizza by Mary Jane Auch Age Level: Preschool and up
Synopsis: An out-of-work princess applies to become the bride of Prince Drupert, but first she must pass several tests, including a cooking contest.

	Pete's a Pizza by William Steig Age Level: Preschool and up
Synopsis: A rainy day forces Pete to stay inside and Pete and his parents come up with a wonderful idea, make a pizza! A loving tribute to inventive parents.

Films

	Pete's Pizza by William Steig Age Level: Pre-K-1 Running Time: 6 minutes
Synopsis: A rainy day forces Pete to stay inside and Pete and his parents come up with a wonderful idea, make a pizza! A loving tribute to inventive parents.

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More Books to Read On Your Own

Pizza For Breakfast
by Maryann Kovalski
Age Level: Preschool and up
Synopsis: Frank and Zelda learn the folly of making wishes when they ask for more customers at their pizza restaurant.

Curious George and the Pizza
by Margret Rey
Age Level: Preschool and up
Synopsis: Curious George creates havoc in a pizza shop but redeems himself by making an unusual delivery.
Note: Use this one only if you're desperate for one more book!

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More Songs for at Home

On Top of My Pizza
(Tune: "On Top of Old Smokey")

On top of my pizza
All covered with sauce
Could not find the mushrooms
I think they got lost

I looked in the closet
I looked in the sink
I looked in the cup that
Held my cola drink

I looked in the saucepan
Right under the lid
No matter where I looked
Those mushrooms stayed hid

Next time you make pizza
I'm begging you, please
Do not give me mushrooms
But just plain old cheese

Pizza Song
(Tune: If You're Happy and You Know It)

If you want to eat some pizza
Raise your hand.
If you want to eat some pizza
Raise your hand.
If you like bubbly cheese,
Then just say, "Pizza please!"
If you want to eat some pizza,
Raise your hand.

Pizza

Pizza, pizza. Let's have pizza!
Let's have pizza with cheese on top!

Pizza, pizza. Let's have pizza!
[Child's name.] wants pizza with [Whatever topping child wants.] on top!

See also:
A Pizza the Size of the Sun
A Poem by Jack Prelutsky