Pizza and Taco To Go!: 3-Book Audio Collection

I popped this on during a car ride with my five-year-old and immediately regretted not having a helmet; the laughter was that loud. René Ruiz’s performance is a masterclass in kid-approved energy—his Pizza voice is all gravel and swagger, while Taco’s high-pitched squeaks make even the simplest insults feel like a cartoon showdown. The first story’s ‘Who’s Best?’ debate devolves so fast into absurdity that I started questioning whether ketchup packets could judge character, and by the time we hit ‘Best Party Ever!,’ the sheer volume of glitter and disco balls made me nostalgic for my own childhood dance-offs. My one quibble: the transitions between stories feel abrupt, like someone yanking the volume knob between tracks, and the final comic’s pacing rushes its payoff a beat too soon. But the production is otherwise flawless—clean audio, punchy sound design (that *SPLAT* of tomato sauce hitting the floor is chef’s kiss), and Ruiz’s ability to balance snark with sincerity keeps things from spiraling into pure chaos. If your little one thrives on rapid-fire silliness and you’ve got a minute to spare, this is the audiobook equivalent of sneaking extra sprinkles. Just don’t blame me if they start referring to their toast as ‘Pizza Jr.’