The Ice Cream Store Author:Dennis Lee, David McPhail (Illustrator) In this kid-pleasing poetry collection, Dennis Lee delves into the special and imaginative world of children. Young readers will enjoy reading poems that address their concerns and curiosities, from digging holes to foreign lands to searching for the perfect pet. — Jam-packed with dozens of poems from the ridiculous to the more thoughtful (althou... more »gh there are few in this category), this book demonstrates Dennis Lee’s wizardry with words. These are poems that children love to recite because they’re funny and zany and compel them to move to the rhythm of the language. David McPhail’s delightful paintings add appeal and charm to each poem.« less
This is a funny, sweet book of kids poetry. It is a great collection for young children and funny for adults. The back of the book reads:
Would you box with a fox named Knox? What is a pig in pink pyjamas doing in the Bahamas? Where is the secret place?...Travel to the ice cream store and beyond, in this exuberent, tender, wildly inventive collection. A poetic romp brought to life by David McPhail's enchanting illustrations, The Ice Cream Store won the Mr.Christie's Award as best Canadian children's book.