Cozy Storytime: Ice Cream Larry Written by Daniel Pinkwater • Illustrated by Jill Pinkwater

Today’s cozy read‑aloud is Ice Cream Larry — a joyful, imaginative, and wonderfully quirky picture book about a lovable polar bear with a very big dream. Larry lives at the hotel zoo, and when the town’s Ice Cream Festival arrives, he sets his heart on eating the world’s largest ice cream cone. What follows is a sweet, funny adventure full of charm and community spirit.

Daniel Pinkwater’s storytelling is warm and delightfully offbeat, and Jill Pinkwater’s illustrations bring Larry’s world to life with expressive characters and gentle humor. Together, they create a story that celebrates imagination, kindness, and the simple joy of sharing something you love.

This book is wonderful for:

• Talking about imagination, wishes, and big dreams

• Exploring themes of kindness, community, and joyful silliness

• Encouraging children to celebrate what makes them unique

• Classroom conversations about creativity and thinking playfully

• Cozy storytime moments filled with sweetness, laughter, and heart

🎥 Watch the full cozy read‑aloud and settle in with me today.