Snack and Story Time: ICE CREAM EVERYWHERE

by Marci Whitehurst As the last threads of summer weave into autumn, it’s fun to savor some of our favorite summer activities. Without question, one of our favorite activities is eating ICE CREAM! With so many different flavors and toppings, it’s a treat to be enjoyed by all. Of course, ice cream can be eaten all year long, but with the hottest temperatures of the year waning, we’re enjoying this cool treat with the last of our hot temps. Did you know that ice cream is eaten all over the world and can even be eaten at breakfast?! Plus, it has different names in a variety of countries. How do I know? I read a book, of course! Books take us on journeys—including ones with ice cream. READ : ICE CREAM EVERYWHERE: Sweet Stories from Around the World , by Judy Campbell-Smith, Illustrated by Lucy Semple. Gather with various cultures around the world as they celebrate sharing ice cream together—and the traditions surrounding this treat! DISCUSS : What is your favorite kind of ice cream? Why? W

That's a Wrap for the Summer Challenge!

The 2022 Read, Discuss, Do Summer Challenge is officially over. We hope you've enjoyed following along with the themes, discovered some new favorite books, and enjoyed plenty of bookish fun with your kids over the past ten weeks! 

The challenge may be over, but the fun doesn't have to be. The themes we've shared over the summer can be enjoyed all year long. And, of course, there will be plenty of Read, Discuss, Do! ideas coming your way this fall and all year long. So, stay tuned!

In the mean time, here is a list of all the 2022 Summer Challenge themes. Click on the image to see the full post for that theme. Which one was your favorite?

Tasty Treats

Together Time

Amazing Animals

Books, Books, Books!

Summer Celebrations

Wild Waters!

Nuts About Nature

Night Time

Clever Creativity

Dog Days (of summer)

Comments