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The Very Hungry Caterpillar

by Eric Carle

Bestselling story written for the very young. A newly hatched caterpillar eats his way through all kinds of food.

California high school student Audrey Cuttler dumps self-involved Evan, the lead singer of a little band called The Do-Gooders. Evan writes, “Audrey, Wait!,” a break-up song that’s so good it rockets up the billboard charts. And Audrey is suddenly famous! Now rabid fans are invading her school. People is running articles about her arm-warmers. The lead singer of the Lolitas wants her as his muse. (And the... (more)

Joy of Ice Cream

by Matthew Klein

This book tells how to make your own ice cream. Then it gives you a variety of sodas and sundaes to make with ice cream. The sodas and sundaes are a blending of the old favorites and some new ideas as are the recipes for cakes, pies, ice cream bombes, and other frozen desserts.

Sag Harbor: A Novel

by Colson Whitehead

The warm, funny, and supremely original new novel from one of the most acclaimed writers in America The year is 1985. Benji Cooper is one of the only black students at an elite prep school in Manhattan. He spends his falls and winters going to roller-disco bar mitzvahs, playing too much Dungeons and Dragons, and trying to catch glimpses of nudity on late-night cable TV. After a tragic mishap on his first day of... (more)

When I Look at Me: What Do I See?

by Karen Farmer

What does a child really see when they look at themselves in a mirror? Do they see a smile as big as can be? What color are their eyes? Can they crinkle and wiggle their nose? There is nothing as funny to a child as when they look at themselves in the mirror. Full of clever rhyme and colorfully animated characters, When I Look At Me is sure to keep your child entertained for hours as they make their own funny... (more)

Recipe of the Week: Kabobs (Recipe of the Week)

Recipe of the Week: Kabobs (Recipe of the Week)

by Sally Sampson

A fabulous frozen treat for every week of the year If you're looking for new ice cream flavor sensations, this cookbook is just what you need. It gives you a year's worth of delectably different recipes for your ice cream maker--from Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Ice Cream to Green Tea Gelato. Whether you want a delicious dessert for your family or an elegant ending for a dinner party, this full-color book... (more)

Ice Cream!: Delicious Ice Creams for all Occasions

Ice Cream!: Delicious Ice Creams for all Occasions

by Pippa Cuthbert

Prepare for a delicious celebration of the world's most luscious dessert-ice cream. This irresistibly appealing book covers the world of ice cream, exploring classic flavors such as vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry. And for the more adventurous palate, there is Cranberry Cosmo Sorbet, Caramelized Fig and Orange Ice Cream, Mango and Basil Granita, and Chocolate Peanut Butter Wave. The recipes are... (more)

Ice Cream and Frozen Desserts

by Peggy Fallon

There's a new twist in the world of frozen desserts: homemade. Learn step-by-step how to use each type of ice cream machine on the market, and then indulge your creativity in the kitchen with this fully illustrated guide, packed with over one hundred flavorful treats, from classic French Vanilla Gelato to extravagant Chocolate-Chipotle Ice Cream. AUTHOR BIO: Peggy Fallon is a well-known recipe consultant and food... (more)

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Homemade Ice Cream (Complete Idiot's Guide to)

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Homemade Ice Cream (Complete Idiot's Guide to)

by Dick Warren

Scream for ice cream! Homemade ice cream has a special taste that money can’t buy, and it is a family activity and summer tradition in many homes. But for the novice, homemade ice cream isn’t as simple as it seems, and even families that have been making it for years look for new recipes and ideas to challenge their skills and delight their taste buds. • More than 200 fully tested recipes,... (more)

A Month of Sundaes

by Michael Turback

A nostalgic look at a great American dessert that features ice cream emporiums across the country, 150 sundae recipes, and remembrances of one-time soda jerks such as Harry Truman, Lucille Ball, and Malcolm X.

Milk to Ice Cream (Welcome Books: How Things Are Made)

Milk to Ice Cream (Welcome Books: How Things Are Made)

by Inez Snyder

Does chocolate really come from beans? How are crayons made? In this fun and informative series, curious readers will discover how some of their favorite products are made from start to finish.

Iced: 180 Very Cool Concoctions

by Jane Lawson

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! Grab your favorite spoon and surrender to the tongue-numbing delights found in Iced. The coolest cookbook around, Iced is filled with 200 very chilly, very yummy, classic and contemporary recipes for iced desserts from around the world, with an emphasis on fresh ingredients and fuss-free preparation — perfect for the busy modern cook. Try these triple-tested... (more)

Babe Ruth and the Ice Cream Mess (Ready-to-read COFA)

Babe Ruth and the Ice Cream Mess (Ready-to-read COFA)

by Dan Gutman

CRASH! Young George (Babe) Ruth sends his friends' baseball right through a kitchen window. George runs in fear all the way to his father's tavern, where he finds a dollar. That's enough money to buy ice cream for all his friends to make up for the lost ball! So he takes it. Even as a boy Babe Ruth was generous. But sometimes, it got him into big trouble....

Donvier Ice Cream Dessert BookAnna Creery

Donvier Ice Cream Dessert Book

by Anna Creery

Herbie Jones Sails into Second Grade

by Suzy Kline

Just entering second grade, Herbie Jones is just as likeable and mischievous as he is in the middle-grade series that kids have been enjoying for over twenty years. Herbie Jones gets two surprises on his first day of second grade. One is meeting a new friend, Raymond Martin, on the way to school.The second is learning that the new teacher they have is Mr. Schnellenberger, not Mrs. (and Ray wants to call him... (more)

Dairy Plant (Read and Learn, Field Trip!)

Dairy Plant (Read and Learn, Field Trip!)

by Angela Leeper

An introduction to the workings of a dairy plant, from the milking of cows to the bottling of milk and the processing of other milk products.

Vice Cream: Over 70 Sinfully Delicious Dairy-Free Delights

Vice Cream: Over 70 Sinfully Delicious Dairy-Free Delights

by Jeff Rogers

It’s love at first bite! Until now, vegans and lactose-intolerants have missed out on perfect rich, creamy ice cream, and have been left with bland, too-healthy-tasting alternatives. Who knew it was possible to create a satisfying ice cream–like dessert without the milk and cream? Jeff Rogers and his vice cream to the rescue! VICE CREAM offers more than 70 scrumptious recipes for all the vegans out there who’ve... (more)

Ice Cream!: The Whole Scoop

by Gail Damerow

Ice Cream! The Whole Scoop , is an in-depth definitive book about the great American passion. Designed to take the mystery out of making ice cream but not the magic, this delightful book is not just a cookbook but a "how-to" guide for ice cream makers. Ice cream lovers will find hundreds of recipes from creamy-rich gourmet ice cream to healthful yogurt to crisp tart sorbets. Part One, "Freeze It,"... (more)

Ben & Jerry's Homemade Ice Cream & Dessert Book

Ben & Jerry's Homemade Ice Cream & Dessert Book

by Ben Cohen, Lyn Severance, Nancy J. Stevens, Jerry Greenfield

Ben & Jerry's Homemade Ice Cream & Dessert Book offers fans more than 90 recipes that are easy to make with even an unsophisticated ice-cream maker. The book is spiced with bright, quirky illustrations in full color.

The Ultimate Ice Cream Book: Over 500 Ice Creams, Sorbets, Granitas, Drinks, And More

The Ultimate Ice Cream Book: Over 500 Ice Creams, Sorbets, Granitas, Drinks, And More

by Bruce Weinstein

The Ultimate Ice Cream Book contains enough recipes to fill your summer days with delicious frozen desserts -- but after acquainting yourself with this book's hundreds of tempting concoctions, you'll want to use it every day of the year. With over 500 recipes, author Bruce Weinstein has put together the most comprehensive cookbook of its kind, covering just about every conceivable flavor of ice cream, sorbet, and... (more)

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