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Ice Cream and Dinosaurs — Content Guide for Parents

By Eric LitwinScholastic Incorporated2016ISBN 978054588378840 pages
Ice Cream and Dinosaurs

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Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

Meet Groovy Joe, a fun-lovin', guitar-strummin', doggy-ice-cream-eatin' pup as he wrangles three hungry dinosaurs and soon has them singing, grooving, and sharing!

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!

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Ice Cream and Dinosaurs appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The book does not contain any actual violence. Although dinosaurs are mentioned as hungry, there is no depiction of violence between characters. The narrative focuses on a playful interaction with dinosaurs rather than conflict. The book does not contain genuinely frightening content. While it features dinosaurs, the tone is playful and light-hearted, aimed at entertaining young readers rather than instilling fear.

  • Does Ice Cream and Dinosaurs have violence?

    The book does not contain any actual violence. Although dinosaurs are mentioned as hungry, there is no depiction of violence between characters. The narrative focuses on a playful interaction with dinosaurs rather than conflict.

  • Does Ice Cream and Dinosaurs have scary content?

    The book does not contain genuinely frightening content. While it features dinosaurs, the tone is playful and light-hearted, aimed at entertaining young readers rather than instilling fear.

  • Does Ice Cream and Dinosaurs have religious themes?

    No religious content in the book itself. The search results reference reviews and discussions but do not indicate any religious practices, beliefs, or themes in the narrative.

  • Does Ice Cream and Dinosaurs have racial/cultural content?

    Race is not a central theme or plot point in the book. The narrative focuses on a dog and his interactions with dinosaurs, without addressing racial issues or themes.

  • Does Ice Cream and Dinosaurs have profanity?

    There is no profanity in the book. The narrative is suitable for children and does not include any inappropriate language.

  • Does Ice Cream and Dinosaurs have climate change?

    There are no climate themes present in the book. The search results reference discussions about ice cream's environmental impact, but these are not related to the book's content.

  • Does Ice Cream and Dinosaurs have sexual identity?

    No sexual content is present in the book. The search results reference unrelated media that discuss sexual themes, but these do not relate to the content of 'Ice Cream and Dinosaurs'.

  • Does Ice Cream and Dinosaurs have gender roles?

    The book does not actively discuss or promote gender roles. It features a dog character and does not engage with themes related to gender expectations or roles.

  • Does Ice Cream and Dinosaurs have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present in the book 'Ice Cream and Dinosaurs' by Eric Litwin. The search results focus on unrelated discussions about ice cream and LGBTQ+ culture, which do not pertain to the book's content.

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