Too crunchy! Too mushy! Too gooey! Too green!

Even the yummiest meals make him want to hide. Pickles isn’t being picky, he’s feeling scared. With patience, love, and the help of a therapist named Dr. Paws, Pickles the Pup and his family learn about ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder) and discover that bravery comes in small, sniff-sized steps.

Told in playful rhyme and full of heart, this story helps kids, caregivers, and therapists navigate food fears with kindness, understanding, and hope.

Passionate about increasing awareness and understanding of ARFID, Dr. Ana Silva is the author of

Pickles the Pup: A Story About ARFID

It's a children’s book created to support families and fellow therapists navigating food fears and help children build a more positive relationship with food.