Ice Cream & Dinosaurs

Written by Eric Litwin · Illustrated by Tom Lichtenheld

Book #1 in the Groovy Joe series

A dog, ice cream, and three hungry dinosaurs. Can they all share?

4.5/7 Bookroo experts·3.9/5 Goodreads · 1,319 ratings

32 pages· 286 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud· AD330L

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Bookroo's summary

Groovy Joe, a fun-loving dog, enjoys his tub of doggy ice cream until three roaring dinosaurs arrive, eager for a taste. Instead of panicking, Joe uses his charm and creativity to turn a potential disaster into a delightful dance party. With catchy tunes and a spirit of sharing, Joe teaches the dinosaurs—and readers—the joy of kindness and music. Will Joe's groovy moves and positive vibes be enough to keep the peace and the party going? Discover how one dog's love for ice cream and music brings everyone together in a heartwarming adventure.

"Groovy Joe was living the dream. He had a spoon and a tub of ice cream. And he started to sing . . ."

— from the book

From the publisher

Groovy Joe was living the dream.

He had a spoon and tub of doggy ice cream.

And he started to sing:

Love my doggy ice cream! Love my doggy ice cream!

Eric Litwin, author of the bestselling and beloved Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes, and bestselling artist Tom Lichtenheld, illustrator of Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site, have created a captivating new canine character who will groove his way into readers’ hearts and have them grooving and giggling all the while. In his debut adventure, Groovy Joe faces three roaring dinosaurs hungry for his doggy ice cream! Oh no! But Joe knows just what to do and soon enough he has them all sharing while moving and singing along.

Signature rhyme, repetition, and musical writing style, combined with wild and witty illustrations come together to create an unforgettable new character who embodies positivity, creativity, and kindness. Groovy Joe is here, ready to get groovy! Download your FREE Groovy Joe songs, written and performed by Eric Litwin, at groovyjoestories.scholastic.com.

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 32
Words: 286
Reading age: 3–5
Audience: Picture
Lexile: AD330L

Themes & topics

Books about dinosaurs Books about sharing Books about music Books about ice cream Books about dogs

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“My three-year-old son ADORES this book and when we got it wanted to read it again and again and again "because this one's a GOOD one!" I personally don't love it, but I'm a big proponent of any book that gets kids excited about reading stories!”

Marmee

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