War at the Ice Cream Store Blog Tour: Review & Giveaway

Do you love ice cream? Can you imagine different flavors of ice cream and all kinds of tasty toppings coming to life and engaging themselves in a...war? Find out what exactly is going on in War at the Ice Cream Store, written by award-winning songwriters Cheryl DaVeiga and Dave Gibson. And enter to win a signed copy!

About the Book:

Book Title: War at the Ice Cream Store by Cheryl DaVeiga and Dave Gibson
Category: Children's Fiction (Ages 3-7), 32 pages
Genre: Children's Picture Book
Publisher: Cheryl DaVeiga and Dave Gibson
Release date: January, 2021
Tour dates: Mar 8 to Mar 26, 2021
Content Rating: G. This children's book is for everyone.

The first of the Frank TL Frogg and Friends series, War at the Ice Cream Store tells the story of one night at the Frozen Frogg, when Mustachio Pistachio and his “flavorite” flavor friends teach Bulli Vanilli a lesson in kindness and acceptance.

My Review:

As an ice cream lover, I was really intrigued by the book's name before I learned what the story is all about. War at the Ice Cream Store turns out to be a highly entertaining read that delivers positive, powerful messages on the topic of bullying or, rather, anti-bullying. Mustachio Pistachio, the least popluar ice cream flavor of all, has been the easy target of bullying for King Bully Vanilli, who gets crowned because of his unparalleled popularity among the customers of the store. Bully Vanilli goes so far as to kick Mustachio out of the freezer, causing him to start to melt on the ground. That becomes the trigger for the war, during which all those being bullied join forces to throw the King off his throne.

The book offers an innovative approach to teaching young children about the problem of bullying. Through whimsical illustrations, funny characters, and witty play on words, the story drives home the idea that everyone should be treated equally and fairly. The triumph of the revolt proves the power of teamwork, and suggests that bullies may not be as intimitating as they claim themselves to be. It's a good thing that Bully Vanilli realizes his mistake after his defeat and is willing to make amends. The book encourages the reader to stand up against bullying and rally all the support necessary to get things right. It also helps children understand the hurtful feelings of being marginalized and discriminated against.

I really love the humorous writing style of the book, especially the clever use of homonyms and rhymes. Here's an example: "The Ice Cream Store will NOT stand for intolerance!" "Unless it's lactose of course!" said Non-Dairy Strawberry.

The book even comes in an interactive electronic version available at its official website, where the charm of the story gets enhanced by puppetry, video, music, and a sing-along song performed by renowned country singer/songwriter Dave Gibson.

Buy the Book: Amazon

About the Authors:

Cheryl DaVeiga is an award-winning songwriter, children's song recording artist (as the cartoon character CADi Grace), and the co-creator of the puppet musical and comedy show, The Waterhole Bunch. After the success of The Waterhole Bunch, Cheryl along with co-creator Dave Gibson, spun off the main character, Frank TL (The Lucky) Frogg, into a children’s entertainment concept, Frank TL Frogg and Friends, featuring the puppets in a magical town called Lucky Fork, Tennessee. Frank TL Frogg and Friends includes books, songs, videos, games, and more for younger audiences. War at the Ice Cream Store is the first of the Frank TL Frogg and Friends children’s book series.

Dave Gibson is an award-winning Nashville-based songwriter, having written hundreds of hit songs for artists including Alabama, Montgomery Gentry and Marie Osmond. Dave’s own group, The Gibson/Miller Band, won the Academy of Country Music (ACM) Award for best new group in the early nineties. He is the co-creator of the puppet musical and comedy show, The Waterhole Bunch. After the success of The Waterhole Bunch, Dave, along with co-creator Cheryl DaVeiga, spun off the main character, Frank TL (The Lucky) Frogg, into a children’s entertainment concept, Frank TL Frogg and Friends, featuring the puppets in a magical town called Lucky Fork, Tennessee. Frank TL Frogg and Friends includes books, songs, videos, games, and more for younger audiences. War at the Ice Cream Store is the first of the Frank TL Frogg and Friends children’s book series.

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One lucky reader will win an autographed copy of War at the Ice Cream Store!

Giveaway ends 4/1. Open to US only. Please enter below. Good luck!

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Disclosure: I received a free copy of the book to facilitate my honest review. All views and opinions expressed are my onw. Giveaway is hosted by iRead Book Tours. icefairy's Treasure Chest is not responsible for winner selection or prize fulfillment.