Scholastic Reader Level 1: The Ice Cream Shop: A Steve and Wessley reader

by Jennifer E. Morris

A brand new reader series featuring two unlikely friends!

Steve really wants an ice cream cone, but he can't seem to figure out how to get one...until Wessley comes along to the rescue. Readers will love being in on the joke as Steve struggles to get what he wants.

This hilarious new reader series introduces Steve and Wessley, two friends who always seem to get into the silliest situations!

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Friendship

32 pages, Paperback

First published April 29, 2014

About the author

Jennifer is an award winning illustrator and children’s book author. She has illustrated picture books, children’s magazines, greeting cards, party ware and educational materials. She authored and illustrated four books for Scholastic. The best selling of which, "May I Please Have a Cookie?" has sold over one million copies.

Reviews

[Tiffany · Rating 4 out of 5]

My 6 year old rarely wants to read to himself, he'd prefer to continue having books read to him. The Steve & Wessley series makes him giggle and he looks forward to reading it to me! This book was another silly one that made him and his big sister laugh.

[Angie · Rating 4 out of 5]

My Review: "A brand new reader series featuring two unlikely friends!

Steve really wants an ice cream cone, but he can't seem to figure out how to get one...until Wessley comes along to the rescue. Readers will love being in on the joke as Steve struggles to get what he wants.

This hilarious new reader series introduces Steve and Wessley, two friends who always seem to get into the silliest situations!"

My Review: This is a fun and simple level 1 reader. I haven't read any Steve and Wessley books before but they seem like characters that young readers will enjoy and laugh about. This book has a cohesive story and simple sentences and words for those young readers. It also focuses on a simple concept with two words that are encountered in daily life, "push" and "pull". It is a fun story that kids will want over and over but that the parent won't grow bored with either.

[Becky · Rating 3 out of 5]

I like Steve. I do. He may not be very bright or smart. But there is something about him that is just likable. (Maybe he reminds me of Pinky?) In this book, Steve really wants ice cream. He wants it bad. One thing is standing in his way. The door. It won't open. Steve is very frustrated. What is the deal with this door?!

Wessley is much smarter than Steven. He realizes that some doors you push, and other doors you pull.

I liked this one fine. The second book in this new series will release at the end of August. The Sea Monster.

[Barbara · Rating 3 out of 5]

New readers will enjoy the antics of Steve and Wessley, two animal friends. When Steve, a rat, is unable to get inside the ice cream store so he can enjoy the icy treat, Wessley, a rabbit, shows him that he's been pushing on the door instead of pulling on it. After they enjoy carrot swirl and chocolate tuna chunk cones, Steve faces the same problem getting out of the store as he tries to pull it instead of pushing it. Young readers will probably be able to relate to Steve's struggles and the humor of his situation.

[Tammy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Steve wants ice cream from the ice cream shop, but cannot open the door. Maybe his friend Wessley will help so they can both enjoy the ice cream together. Repetitive text and explanatory illustrations emphasize sight words. Storyline highlights opposite phrases: text and illustrations introduce push vs. pull and open vs. closed. Great for pre-k and 1st grade readers. Steve & Wessley books would be a fun new series for an Easy Reader collection.

[Mary Ann · Rating 4 out of 5]

When Steve passes an ice cream shop, he knows he can't walk another step without going inside. But push as he might, he just can't get the door open. Nothing happens until his best friend Wessley comes by and helps Steve read the sign: PULL. Kids will love the cartoon style, with exaggerated expressions and simple dialog. Also see Steve & Wessley in The Sea Monster for more of the same fun.

[Deanna · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book had my five year old laughing. The small details in the book like the weird names ice cream flavor added some interesting details.

[Ms. Landrum's Class · Rating 5 out of 5]

I LIKE THIS BOOK BECAUSE IT IS FUNNY.


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[Diane McSweeney · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fabulous! Funny, highly engaging, great for 3-7 year olds who are learning to read boyhood text and illustrations.

[Michelle Gray · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think my storytime families are really going to enjoy this early reader!

Themes: directions, ice cream, mouse, bunny