The Ice Cream Vanishes

By Julia Sarcone-Roach

Hardcover

Published on Jun 20, 2023 | 40 Pages

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Published on Jun 20, 2023 | 40 Pages

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Grades Preschool – 2
Ages 3–7

The almost Amazing Squirrel and their lovely assistant, Bear, are here to make snacks (and ice cream) disappear! A deliciously funny picture book from the award-winning creator of The Bear Ate Your Sandwich.

Squirrel is an expert at making acorns disappear. But making some ice cream vanish?! "I put it right there! On that hot rock in the sun!" When Squirrel returns with Bear and finds the ice cream gone, they know there is only one explanation—Squirrel is a magician!

Determined to replicate this feat, Squirrel and Bear follow the ice cream truck...and put on a show every forest animal will remember forever.

With a text that begs to be read aloud and lush paintings filled with humor, Julia Sarcone-Roach creates magical mayhem and a story so delicious, kids will be begging for second helpings.

"I scream. You scream. We all scream for vanishing ice cream." —Kirkus Reviews

"Fans . . . are sure to lap up this work." —Publishers Weekly

"Sarcone-Roach has delivered another story centering an endearing unreliable narrator. . .[with] enough silly effervescence to make this tale a lively summer storytime pick." —Booklist

"As in The Bear Ate Your Sandwich, the humor in The Ice Cream Vanishes stems from the clash between what the narrator says and what readers see, leaving it to Sarcone-Roach’s dynamic art in sunrise colors to tell the truth. The book is an ode to friendship: ultimately, Bear scores a treat while enabling clueless Squirrel ("Ta-da! The ice cream vanished!") to realize a dream." —Shelf Awareness

"A lively summer storytime pick....a visual narrative that is simultaneously comforting and dynamic." —The Bulletin

"This fun and quick read has all the elements to keep toddlers entertained." —School Library Journal

ISBN 9780593309858 (Hardcover)
Published on Jun 20, 2023
Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers
Pages 40
Dimensions 11 x 8-1/2
Age Range 3-7 years
Grade Preschool - 2
Reading Level Lexile: AD540L | Fountas/Pinnell: M

ISBN 9780593309865 (Hardcover Library Binding)
Published on Jun 20, 2023
Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers
Pages 40
Dimensions 11 x 8-1/2
Age Range 3-7 years
Grade Preschool - 2
Reading Level Lexile: AD540L | Fountas/Pinnell: M

ISBN 9780593309872 (Ebook)
Published on Jun 20, 2023
Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers
Pages 40
Age Range 3-7 years
Grade Preschool - 2
Reading Level Lexile: AD540L | Fountas/Pinnell: M

Julia Sarcone-Roach

After attending the Rhode Island School of Design, Julia Sarcone-Roach made her Knopf picture book debut with The Secret Plan, and followed it up with the highly praised Subway Story. She is also the creator of animated videos, including Call of the Wild, which was featured in indie film festivals and won several prizes. Julia lives in Brooklyn, New York. You can find her on the Web at jsarconeroach.com.