Icy Fruit
How My Grandfather Spread the Joy of Ice Pops Across Taiwan
$35.96
- Hardcover
32 pages
- Release Date
4 June 2025
Summary
This fun and fascinating biography of a Taiwanese ice pop entrepreneur—the author’s beloved grandfather—is a terrific read-aloud about inventiveness and the treats of summer.
Charlotte Cheng’s grandfather always had a bag of coins rustling in his pocket. That bag carried with it “a story of joyful jingles, sultry summers, and fresh frozen fruit which began in 1965 in the lush valleys and mountains of an island called Taiwan.”
This story of Agong’s Icy Fruit company, from first…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780593617755 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0593617754 |
| Author: | Charlotte Cheng, Vivian Mineker |
| Publisher: | Random House USA Inc |
| Imprint: | Bantam Dell Publishing Group, Div of Random House, Inc |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 32 |
| Release Date: | 4 June 2025 |
| Weight: | 391g |
| Dimensions: | 264mm x 213mm x 8mm |
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Critics Review
“Cheng’s affectionate narrative flows naturally, marked by alliterative, elegant language. Mineker’s warmly textured illustrations rely on soft lines and bold colors. A delectably loving tribute to a pioneering entrepreneur.” —Kirkus
“Strains of written music float through Mineker’s bright scenes of sweaty Taiwanese slurping happily on jewel-colored ice pops as well as through final views of Agong’s memorial service. Cheng’s reminiscence may well inspire young readers of any cultural background to be mindful of like foods, habits, or traditions that bind their families and communities together. ”—Booklist
“This heartwarming tale, part biography and part family tribute, beautifully showcases persistence, creativity, and the enduring legacy of a family’s delicious contribution. The richly illustrated artwork, created digitally with meticulous research into Taiwan’s culture and landscapes, truly brings the story to life. With bright, popping colors and thoughtful details, the visuals convey dynamic cityscapes, the lush valleys, and the vibrant fruits, perfectly capturing the profound emotions and shared joy the treats bring to people of all ages. The illustrations make the inventive narrative highly engaging and visually appealing for young readers, while the repetitive, alliterative elements from the jingle “Delicious, Delicious Icy Fruit” add to its appeal. This book is a great informational text that makes amazing use of alliteration and is perfect for read-alouds and makerspace activities. ”—School Library Journal
About The Author
Charlotte Cheng
Charlotte Cheng’s writing credits include Roar-Choo!, Night Market Rescue, and I Miss You Most, and she has illustrated the picture books Silly McGilly and A Moment in Time. In the field of education, she has written and illustrated K-12 curriculum for a variety of companies such as LeapFrog, Disney, and Wonder Workshop. She lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband, daughter, and two dogs.
Vivian Mineker is a Taiwanese American illustrator who creates visuals she hopes evoke the profound feelings and emotions that we all experience as humans. She has illustrated a number of children’s books, and when she’s not drawing or painting, you can probably find her running around outside with her dog, browsing and sniffing at books in bookstores, or stopping for a cup of coffee or a piece of cake.
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