Heidi Woodward Sheffield

An enthusiastic brown-skinned boy waits for ice cream, even though waiting is hard. The first taste is delicious, but then, oh no, brain freeze! He slows down, but when it starts to melt, he licks faster - and the scoop falls off the cone. And the store is closed! Fortunately, a crowd of other ice cream-lovers share their scoops ("Ice cream faces all around / give some scoops to me. / Ice cream is even sweeter / when it is shared." The illustrations, made with photographs, digital painting, and collage, including lace, are vivid and striking, making this universally relatable topic stand out.… (mehr)