The Sweetest Scoop: Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Revolution

by Lisa Robinson (Author) Stacy Innerst (Illustrator)

Reading Level: 2nd − 3rd Grade

A biography of the entrepreneurial, activist duo behind Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream, and their rocky road to success

Chunky Monkey. Cherry Garcia. Truffle Kerfuffle.

Legendary ice cream makers Ben & Jerry are behind some of the wackiest, tastiest flavors we know and love. It all began when two groovy guys, Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield, met when they were twelve years old. Ben liked art, Jerry liked science, and they both loved food . . . especially ice cream!

They started a business together, and with no idea how to actually make ice cream, they made it happen with teamwork, determination, and an appetite for fun and experimentation. When the doors of Ben & Jerry's Homemade ice cream shop finally opened, crowds flocked. But the pair would still have a rocky road ahead--and ambitious, activist goals to fulfill.

Chock-full of facts and humor, this entertaining biography about two hardworking partners living their Americone Dream gives readers plenty to chew on. Through their inventiveness, passion, and activism, Ben & Jerry dreamed of making the world a better, more delicious place--one scoop at a time.

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Review quotes

"The Sweetest Scoop is a visual treat! Kids (and some adults too) will enjoy it for the great illustrations alone, with lots of ice cream, cows and 60s-70s vibe! The story is told in a way that kids can understand, and balances the fun with the social mission of the company. It's a book that parents and grandparents can really enjoy reading to kids as well."— "Ben Cohen & Jerry Greenfield, Co-founders of Ben & Jerry's"
Lisa Robinson
Lisa Robinson is a child psychiatrist, children's book author, and ice cream lover (her favorite Ben & Jerry's flavor is Coffee Toffee Bar Crunch). She lives in Massachusetts with her family and three cats, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, and Paprika--the Spice Cats. Favorite household flavors are Cherry Garcia, Chip Happens, and Justice ReMix'd. Lisa is also the author of several fiction and nonfiction picture books, including Pirates Don't Go to Kindergarten!, Pippa's Night Parade, and Forest Bath Right Down This Path.

Stacy Innerst has illustrated many celebrated books for children in a variety of flavors, including The Book Rescuer by Sue Macy, winner of the Sydney Taylor Book Award; Ruth Bader Ginsburg by Jonah Winter, a New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book; and The Music in George's Head by Suzanne Slade.
Classification
Non-fiction
ISBN-13
9781419748035
Lexile Measure
-
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Abrams Books for Young Readers
Publication date
May 10, 2022
Series
-
BISAC categories
JNF061010 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Technology | Inventions
JNF028000 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Humor | General
JNF007000 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography | General
JNF014000 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Cooking & Food
JNF053060 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Topics | Friendship
JNF010000 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Business & Economics
JNF071000 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Activism & Volunteering
Library of Congress categories
United States
Businessmen
Ben & Jerry's (Firm)
Ice cream industry
Cohen, Ben (Ben R.)

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