A Little Is Lovely: Teaching Kids the Secret of Moderation — With I LOVE PIZZA! By Sally Huss — The Happy Artist

We all have something we love — something that makes us smile just thinking about it. For some, it’s chocolate. For others, it’s video games, ice cream, or screen time. And for one very enthusiastic young character in my children’s book I LOVE PIZZA, that something is… you guessed it — pizza!
This fun, rhyming picture book celebrates the joy of loving something a little too much — until the moment we realize that sometimes, less is more.

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The Magic of “Just Enough"
The star of I LOVE PIZZA adores pizza morning, noon, and night — with extra cheese, extra toppings, and extra joy! But as the story unfolds, he discovers that too much of a good thing can start to feel… not so good.
That’s when the idea of moderation sneaks into the story — gently, humorously, and deliciously.
Children learn that enjoying something special doesn’t mean having all of it. Sometimes, one slice, one scoop, or one turn is just right.
And that’s the secret to balance — appreciating the moment without overdoing it.

Why Teaching Moderation Matters
Moderation is one of the most valuable life lessons children can learn — and one of the hardest to teach. We live in a world full of more: more treats, more excitement, more screen time, more everything!
That’s why books like I LOVE PIZZA are so important. Through laughter and rhyme, children discover that balance leads to happiness.
This little book helps children:

• Practice self-control (learning when enough is enough)
• Develop gratitude for what they have
• Build healthy habits for eating and playing
• Understand that joy doesn’t come from more, but from enough

Parents and teachers can use the story to start conversations about healthy eating, balance, and the joy of sharing.

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Joyful Art, A Happy Message
As with all of my children’s books, I LOVE PIZZA is filled with bright, happy art and playful rhyme. The pictures burst with color — reds, oranges, and gooey cheese yellows — and the rhythm rolls along like a song.
Each page delivers laughter first, then wisdom. The character’s discovery that “maybe a little is better than a lot” comes as a natural and funny conclusion, never as a lecture.
That’s what I call a “happy lesson” — a truth tucked inside a giggle.

Moderation Beyond Pizza
The message of moderation goes far beyond food. It touches everything — screen time, sweets, toys, even talking!
Reading I LOVE PIZZA together opens up wonderful family discussions:

• How do we know when we’ve had “enough”?
• Why do we sometimes feel sick or tired after “too much”?
• What other things are fun in moderation?

These conversations give children tools for self-awareness and lifelong well-being — all through a lighthearted story about pizza!

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Whether you’re a parent, teacher, grandparent, or counselor, I LOVE PIZZA is a perfect read-aloud for helping kids understand balance while celebrating life’s little joys.
It reminds us all — young and old — that too much of a good thing might not be so good after all.
“Twice of a good thing is not necessarily twice good.
It might even be half bad.”
So grab a slice, share a story, and remember — life is happiest when we enjoy it one slice at a time.

Where to Find I LOVE PIZZA
You can find I LOVE PIZZA on Amazon It’s one of over 100 joyful picture books I’ve written and illustrated — all designed to help children grow up happy, kind, and wise.

Other popular books that share happy life lessons include:

• Helping Henry — about the joy of being helpful
• Positive Pete — about finding the good in everything
  
• Hands Are for Helping — about kindness in action
  

Each book carries a simple truth — wrapped in rhyme, color, and cheer.

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