Ice Is…Whee!

by Carol Greene

A fun and engaging way for young children to figure out concepts and solving problems on his or her own. Rookie Readers (Ages 5-7) have provided entertaining, high-quality introductions to reading for more than a generation. Each title features full-color, often hilarious illustrations and engaging stories that always involve a young child figuring out concepts or solving problems on his or her own. Two young boys learn that besides being pretty, ice is cold, slippery, fun to skate on, and apt to melt.

Genres: Childrens

Paperback

First published March 1, 1983

About the author

Has degrees in English Literature and musicology. She has worked in international exchange programs, as an editor, and as a teacher of writing. Lives in Webster Groves, Missouri.

Reviews

[smetchie · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is actually pretty bad. But at one point it says
"drip...drip....drip on hat. drip.....drip.....drip on cat."
and I just can't resist an icicle dripping water on the head of a pissed-off cat. So three stars.

[Edward Sojuwa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ice is Whee from Carol Greene is written same style as See Spot Run, but is enjoyable nonetheless. Two boys learn about how cool, literally and figuratively, ice can be when it's winter outside. It's simply put "an-ice" way of treating kids to a fun read where the words are simple and straight forward, minus the word forward cos kids don't like forced messages. I find those cold too. But not this time! Carol Greene makes the winter season bright with cute illustrations that are funny and endearing, and should be perfect for starter readers 3-6 years old.
Three stars
Ice is WHEE WILL ROCK YOU!

[Courtney · Rating 4 out of 5]

Reading a good, clean children's book is something that the entire family can always enjoy.

[Karah Webb · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book was cute. It is definitely aimed towards very young readers who are learning about sight words. This book was very predictable because ice was very fun and the children said "whee" every time something new happened with the ice. Children will be able to use this book to learn about what happens in the wintertime, along with all of the different things ice can do. I thought it was funny when the children learn that ice can be really cold and one of the little boys puts an icicle on the other boy's skin. The reader can tell that ice was very cold according to his facial expression. This book will be helpful in a classroom.

[Partridge Public]

Greene, Carol

[Lillie · Rating 2 out of 5]

Favorite Part: When they touched the ice and said: "Oh, boy! Ice is cold!"

[Jacqueline]

Beginner reader

[Beyond the Pages with Eva K · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is another excellent choice for a Rookie Reader list. It's simple and humorous. Kids will love it!