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Groovy Joe Ice cream & Dinosaurs
Groovy Joe Ice cream & Dinosaurs
Reviewed by: MARY PEVERADA - Portland Public Library, PORTLAND, Southern Maine Library District
Review Date: March 23, 2017
Review
The author of the first titles in the popular Pete the Cat series now brings readers Groovy Joe (the dog). Groovy Joe is so excited by his ice cream he bursts into song attracting the attention of others - first a small dinosaur, then a big dinosaur and finally a huge dinosaur. The dinosaurs arrive with spoons in hand, bibs and an appetite for ice cream. Of course, Groovy Joe announces that "it's awesome to share"! Alas, all ice cream containers empty - as does Groovy Joe's. Groovy Joe is never at a loss for what to do - and everyone ends up happy - singing and dancing. The story is very repetitive (but not annoying) and the song is catchy (and can be found online.) The illustrations are bold and fun. This picture book is perfect for story time. Here's hoping Groovy Joe has many more tunes to play on his guitar.
Overall Book Score: very good
About the Book
Author:
Litwin, Eric
Illustrator: Lichtenheld, Tom
Illustration Quality: very good
Publisher: Orchard Books (imprint of Scholastic)
Book Type: picture book fiction
Genre:
Audience: preschool,grades k-3
Binding Type: trade edition
Binding Quality: very good
ISBN: 9780545883788
Price: 17.99