PICK ME!

Five persuasive ice-cream flavors vie to get chosen.

Personified cones with silly stick-figure arms and legs shout, “Over here! Pick me!” “How about me?” “Me, me, meeee!” Each flavor lists their best qualities. Fudge Brownie confidently states, “I’m the most downright delicious / ice cream flavor of all time.” Cool Mint, wearing a pair of shades, drawls, “I’m the coooolest, most / refreshing flavor around.” Very Berry, Vanilla Bean, and Cotton Candy all have their turns to shine. But then the stakes increase. Cool Mint decides to add chocolate topping! The others rush to get toppings, too. Vanilla Bean ups the ante even more…with two scoops. The others follow suit, adding scoops, too. Suddenly, Rocky Road comes on the scene and asks, “Do you even know / what happens when you get picked?” (A large bite from the scoop atop Rocky Road is a clue.) The cones quickly change their tunes. But can they avoid becoming a tasty treat? The uncluttered white backgrounds keep the focus on the frenzied flavors, with their distinct personalities and hilarious facial expressions stealing the show. (This book was reviewed digitally.)

Comical and delicious.