Looking to add to your collection? Here is a list of Books for National Ice Cream Month
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National Ice Cream Month Book List
Few treats are as closely associated with summer as a scoop of ice cream! Whether enjoyed in a cone, a bowl, or on a hot day with friends, ice cream has been creating sweet memories for generations. National Ice Cream Month is the perfect opportunity to celebrate this favorite dessert while encouraging readers to enjoy a good book. From humorous picture books to fascinating nonfiction about the history and science of ice cream, this collection offers something delicious for readers of every age.
Picture Books
Should I Share My Ice Cream? by Mo Willems is a delightful story featuring Elephant and Piggie. Gerald finally gets an ice cream cone but struggles with whether to share it with his best friend. Young readers will laugh while learning about generosity and friendship. https://amzn.to/4y60ucm
Ice Cream Face by Heidi Woodward Sheffield follows a young girl who experiences all the emotions that come with choosing the perfect ice cream flavor. The expressive illustrations and relatable story make it a wonderful summertime read. https://amzn.to/4vDF4RZ
Splat the Cat: I Scream for Ice Cream by Rob Scotton finds Splat and his friends learning how ice cream is made before enjoying some delicious treats of their own. It’s a fun beginning reader with plenty of humor. https://amzn.to/3QBvVua
Curious George Goes to an Ice Cream Shop by H. A. Rey and Margret Rey follows the curious little monkey as he visits an ice cream shop and, naturally, finds himself in a bit of mischief. https://amzn.to/4b22FDC
The Scoop on Ice Cream! by Bonnie Williams introduces young readers to the history of ice cream, how it’s made, and why it has become one of the world’s favorite desserts. https://amzn.to/4aZALYY
Elementary Books
Ice Cream Summer by Peter Sís tells the imaginative story of a boy who spends his summer learning instead of eating ice cream, discovering that knowledge can be just as sweet as dessert. https://amzn.to/4eHDBUW
The Ice Cream Mystery by Gertrude Chandler Warner is part of the beloved Boxcar Children series. The Aldens investigate a mystery involving an ice cream stand while enjoying a summer adventure. https://amzn.to/3SEiaLQ
The Science of Ice Cream by Chris Oxlade introduces readers to the chemistry of freezing, melting, and making ice cream through simple explanations and hands-on science connections. https://amzn.to/44HSLU6
Middle School Books
The Candymakers by Wendy Mass isn’t about ice cream specifically, but readers who enjoy stories centered on sweet treats will love this entertaining novel about a candy-making competition filled with surprises. https://amzn.to/4wkHMvC
The Sweetest Scoop by Lisa Robinson tells a heartwarming story about family, friendship, and running a neighborhood ice cream shop during summer vacation. https://amzn.to/4y0r2LO
Food: 25 Amazing Projects by Kathleen Reilly includes experiments and activities explaining the science behind frozen desserts, making it a fun STEM companion for this theme. https://amzn.to/4w04WrH
Young Adult Books
The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han captures the feeling of carefree summer days, beach trips, friendships, and yes—plenty of ice cream. It’s an ideal seasonal read for teens. https://amzn.to/4feUC92
Love & Gelato by Jenna Evans Welch follows a teenager spending the summer in Italy, where she discovers family secrets while enjoying the country’s famous frozen desserts. Romance, travel, and delicious food make this a popular choice. https://amzn.to/4wjYA63
A Cuban Girl’s Guide to Tea and Tomorrow by Laura Taylor Namey isn’t centered on ice cream, but its celebration of food, family, and summer adventures pairs beautifully with this theme. https://amzn.to/4gReFvt
Adult Books
The Oxford Companion to Sugar and Sweets edited by Darra Goldstein includes fascinating entries on the history of ice cream, frozen desserts, and their cultural significance around the world. https://amzn.to/4v4AP0D
Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams at Home by Jeni Britton offers recipes alongside the science of creating exceptional homemade ice cream, making it enjoyable for both cooks and curious readers. https://amzn.to/44FqAFg
The Perfect Scoop by David Lebovitz combines delicious recipes with interesting stories about frozen desserts from around the world. https://amzn.to/4wk9ysb
Sweet Cream and Sugar Cones by Kris Hoogerhyde, Anne Walker, and Dabney Gough explores the craft of making artisan ice cream while sharing creative recipes and the history behind favorite flavors. https://amzn.to/3QQQanG
Fun Ice Cream Facts
- National Ice Cream Month was officially designated in 1984 by President Ronald Reagan.
- July was chosen because ice cream is especially popular during the warm summer months.
- The third Sunday in July is celebrated as National Ice Cream Day in the United States.
- Vanilla remains the most popular ice cream flavor in America, followed closely by chocolate and strawberry.
- It takes about 50 licks (on average) to finish a single scoop of ice cream—though most people use a spoon instead!
- Ice cream contains tiny air bubbles that help create its smooth, creamy texture.
- The largest ice cream sundae ever created weighed more than 24 tons.
- Americans eat billions of servings of ice cream every year.
National Ice Cream Month is a wonderful way to combine summer reading with one of everyone’s favorite treats. Consider pairing this book list with an ice cream-themed reading challenge, a “Design Your Dream Sundae” writing activity, a history-of-ice-cream display, or a STEM experiment exploring how ice cream freezes. Whether readers enjoy humorous stories, fascinating nonfiction, or books filled with summertime adventures, these titles are sure to make reading this month a little sweeter.
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