Book Series · 3 Books

Groovy Joe Books

In order from Ice Cream & Dinosaurs to If You're Groovy and You Know It, Hug a Friend!.

Ice Cream & Dinosaurs
Dance Party Countdown
If You're Groovy and You Know It, Hug a Friend!
Ice Cream & Dinosaurs
Dance Party Countdown
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Ice Cream & Dinosaurs
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$1697
Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2016

Ice Cream & Dinosaurs

By Eric Litwin, Tom Lichtenheld (Illustrator)

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

32 pages· 286 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
4.5/7 Bookroo experts
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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.
In reading order

Groovy Joe Series

3 books · Published 2016–2018

#1

Ice Cream & Dinosaurs

Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2016

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

#2

Dance Party Countdown

Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2017

A dance party grows as more dogs arrive. Can Groovy Joe keep the groove going?

#3

If You're Groovy and You Know It, Hug a Friend!

Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2018

Join Groovy Joe for a musical adventure that will have you singing and dancing along.

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the Groovy Joe series?

There are 3 books in the Groovy Joe series. It began with Ice Cream & Dinosaurs in 2016, and the newest book, If You're Groovy and You Know It, Hug a Friend!, was published in 2018.

What order should you read the Groovy Joe books in?

Start with Ice Cream & Dinosaurs and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #3.

What ages are the Groovy Joe books best for?

The series is best for ages 3–5, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Groovy Joe to life.

01

Eric Litwin

Author
02

Tom Lichtenheld

Illustrator

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