Author: Tyler Naimoli

Hello everyone! You may remember when I posted an image of Dragons Can’t Eat Snow Cones, a picture book by Amanda Sobotka, to my Instagram, Threads, Twitter and Bluesky (which I recently joined) earlier this month. In those posts, I announced that I was invited to review an advance reading copy of the book ahead of its release date by Applesauce Press, the children’s imprint of Cider Press, itself an imprint of HarperCollins Focus. And with the book coming out today, I am happy to share my review! Be sure to get it wherever books are sold! Below is the book’s synopsis:

Delicious snow cones and fire-breathing dragons don’t really mix – but don’t tell that to this dragon. With whimsical illustrations and a heart-warming story on the power of not giving up, Dragons Can’t Eat Snow Cones will delight readers of all ages!

Who can blame a dragon for wanting a cool and refreshing snow cone? They come in so many different flavors and colors! Sadly, as soon as the tasty treat is within reach, it melts. This dragon, however, will not give up.

After trying all it can think of to indulge in the slushy confection, the dragon seeks the advice of a colorful variety of friends. However, the chilly penguin, industrious squirrels, parrot pirate, and cave-dwelling bat just can’t seem to help. Still no snow cone.

Will the dragon ever taste a flavorful snow cone that doesn’t turn to slush? Kids of all ages will enjoy this tale of persistence and see tenacity in action in our scaly hero.

I’m glad to have been given this opportunity after my previous review of The Groundworld Heroes! But before we begin, I would like to give a heads up to some spoilers to the book. Let’s get a snow cone as we prepare to look at these pages, shall we?