Groovy Joe: Ice Cream & Dinosaurs (Groovy Joe #1): Ice Cream & Dinosaurs (1)

Author: Litwin, Eric

Features:

• Orchard Books

Format: Picture Book

Number Of Pages: 40

Details:

Product description NA From School Library Journal PreS-Gr 2—This title has all the elements of a classic Litwin story: fun characters, a heartwarming message, and a catchy song. It also has things that kids love: dogs, dinosaurs, and ice cream. "Groovy Joe saw something yummy. Groovy Joe started rubbing his tummy." So begins the story of Groovy Joe, a guitar-strumming dog who has found himself with some delicious ice cream. So delicious that he has to sing, "Love my doggy ice cream! Love my doggy ice cream!" But his crooning draws the attention of a little dinosaur, a big dinosaur, and a huge dinosaur. They all take out spoons, put on bibs, and pull up chairs. And of course Groovy Joe exclaims, "It's awesome to share!" But what happens when the ice cream runs out and all the dinosaurs are glaring at Joe? Lichtenheld's illustrations are adorable and give all the characters personalities. VERDICT The story is fun and repetitive without being annoying, which makes it a good choice for storytimes, and there's a great message about sharing. A welcome purchase.—Paige Garrison, Augusta Richmond County Library System, GA

Reviews:

2017 Bridge to Reading Picture Book Award Winner!

"First-time collaborators Litwin ( Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes) and Lichtenheld ( Friendshape) inject raucous rhymes and humor into their lesson about sharing: it's the sugar that helps the medicine go down." -- Publishers Weekly"Children will want to move and groove along with the mischievous and playful dog and hishefty and humorous friends in this colorful rhyming story, sure to capture lots of attention." -- Booklist“[A] catchy tune, dancing dinosaurs, and strawberry ice cream are an enticing combination.” -- Kirkus Praise for Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes"I could not believe how simple yet creative it was... Eric, inspired by folk songs, fun, and folksy folks, is a guitar-strumming, song-singing, banjo-picking, tale-telling, harmonica-blowing guy." -- Children's Literature Praise for The Nuts: Bedtime at the Nut House"Children will ask for it again and again." -- School Library Journal Praise for Exclamation Mark!*"How does an exclamation mark learn his purpose? Readers will giggle and cheer to see the process."-- Kirkus, starred review*"This picture book deserves a !!!"-- Booklist, starred review*"This one is a must-have!!!"-- School Library Journal, starred review 2017 Bridge to Reading Picture Book Award Winner!

"First-time collaborators Litwin ( Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes) and Lichtenheld ( Friendshape) inject raucous rhymes and humor into their lesson about sharing: it's the sugar that helps the medicine go down." -- Publishers Weekly"Children will want to move and groove along with the mischievous and playful dog and hishefty and humorous friends in this colorful rhyming story, sure to capture lots of attention." -- Booklist“[A] catchy tune, dancing dinosaurs, and strawberry ice cream are an enticing combination.” -- Kirkus Praise for Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes"I could not believe how simple yet creative it was... Eric, inspired by folk songs, fun, and folksy folks, is a guitar-strumming, song-singing, banjo-picking, tale-telling, harmonica-blowing guy." -- Children's Literature Praise for The Nuts: Bedtime at the Nut House"Children will ask for it again and again." -- School Library Journal Praise for Exclamation Mark!*"How does an exclamation mark learn his purpose? Readers will giggle and cheer to see the process."-- Kirkus, starred review*"This picture book deserves a !!!"-- Booklist, starred review*"This one is a must-have!!!"-- School Library Journal, starred review

About the Author:

Eric Litwin is a #1 New York Times bestselling author who merges music and early literacy together. He is the author of the original four Pete the Cat picture books and the exciting new musical series The Nuts. Eric's books have sold more than 8.5 million copies and won 18 state and n...

EAN: 9780545883788

Release Date: 30-08-2016

Languages: English

Item Condition: New

Binding: Hardcover