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