The sweetest scoop Ben and Jerry's ice cream revolution

Lisa Robinson, 1967-

Book - 2022

"Chunky Monkey. Cherry Garcia. Phish Food. Truffle Kerfuffle. Chubby Hubby. Legendary ice cream makers Ben & Jerry are behind some of the wackiest, tastiest flavors we all know and love. It all began in 1965 when two groovy guys, Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield, met when they were twelve years old. Ben liked art, Jerry liked science, and they both loved food... especially ice cream! They eventually started a business together, and with no idea how to actually make ice cream, they kicked it off with teamwork, determination, and an appetite for fun and experimentation. When the doors of Ben & Jerry's Homemade Ice Cream finally opened in Burlington, Vermont, crowds flocked. But the pair would still have a rocky road ahead-and ...ambitious, activist goals to fulfill. Chock-full of facts and humor, this entertaining biography about two hardworking partners living their Americone Dream gives readers plenty to chew on. Through their inventiveness, passion, and activism, Ben & Jerry dreamed of making the world a better, more delicious place-one scoop at a time"--

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Subjects
Genres
Biographies
Picture books
Published
New York : Abrams Books for Young Readers 2022.
Language
English
Main Author
Lisa Robinson, 1967- (author)
Other Authors
Stacy Innerst (illustrator)
Physical Description
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 28 cm
Audience
Ages 4 to 8
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN
9781419748035
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Review by Booklist Review

In 1963, Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield met as 12-year-old boys and became friends who enjoyed biking, camping, and eating pizza together. One summer during their high-school years, Ben drove an ice-cream truck accompanied by Jerry, who sold the frozen treats while telling jokes to the customers. Jobless after college, they brainstormed business ideas and decided to open an ice-cream shop in Burlington, Vermont. After developing their own recipes and trying many potential flavors, they opened their business, which drew crowds. They met challenges with original thinking, fought back against unfair trade practices by a corporate giant, and started a foundation that supports social and environmental justice. Sprinkled with anecdotes, the lively text tells of two men who worked well together, pursuing an entrepreneurial goal with imagination as well as determination. Some of the colorful, expressive illustrations include fanciful drawings of cows sitting at a board table, eating ice cream, and telling kid-friendly jokes in speech balloons. This picture book offers an entertaining account of how Ben and Jerry founded Ben and Jerry's.

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