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Big Billy and the Ice Cream Truck That Wouldn't Stop!
When the world's most evil, sinister, and wicked ice cream truck driver races past the children of Sweet Street, Big Billy marshals their forces to confront the villain. Armed with bikes, bravery, and a cunning plan, the children turn the wheels on the driver, creating delicious havoc. Sewer covers flip open, trees become launching pads, and military aircraft deploy parachuting children to stop the spiteful ice cream truck driver. The confrontation escalates until a dripping pile of ice cream and an unexpected act of kindness changes everything. Written with humor and illustrated with brilliant color, Big Billy is a story about the power of positive choices. Early reader-ages 5-8.
- GenresPicture Books
32 pages, Hardcover
First published March 1, 2012
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July 23, 2017
My students were ROLLING on the floor!! They couldn't get enough of this book! Its a very interactive book and can be used as a tool to ask questions and make inferences with your kids! The kids loved the illustrations and the colors in the book! I borrowed the book from the library but I will absolutely buy it for my classroom!!
August 27, 2019
The crazy, colorful illustrations are what caught my eye and a story about an evil ice cream truck driver was just the topper. I enjoyed reading the story, but when I popped in the audio CD that came with the book , I was sold. The narrator, more like an actor, retold the story in a fast paced way with sound effects. So much fun.
April 9, 2017
I think kids will love this style of illustrations. The story had a good lesson for readers and it made me hungry for ice cream! Yum! This will be so fun to read in storytime!
April 11, 2015
Big Billy and the Ice Cream Truck That Wouldn't Stop! by Joe Consiglio is a picturebook about the world's most evil, sinister, and wicked ice cream truck driver. He races past the children of Sweet Street every day. Armed with bikes, bravery, and a cunning plan, the children turn the wheels on the driver, creating delicious havoc. The confrontation escalates until a dripping pile of ice cream and an unexpected act of kindness changes everything.
Big Billy and the Ice Cream Truck That Wouldn't Stop! is a picturebook with bright colors and a message about making good choices. The ice cream, truck driver speeds by the children everyday, teasing them with his song and refusing to stop. It is only when the childr4en come together with a slightly destructive plan of action. It is only when the ice cream truck driver is stopped, and ice cream is strewn through the streets, that we see big Billy standing still and silent. His choice, completely unexpected and generous, is what turns everything around. One good choice made a significant impact and brought the neighborhood drama to an end.
Big Billy and the Ice Cream Truck That Wouldn't Stop! is not the best picturebook that I have read. it has bright, colorful illustrations which catch the eyes and silly moments. There is also a strong message that seems a little lost to me in the amount of destroyed ice cream. The book had several good points, and did the job, but I felt like it was lacking a few important pieces.
Big Billy and the Ice Cream Truck That Wouldn't Stop! is a picturebook with bright colors and a message about making good choices. The ice cream, truck driver speeds by the children everyday, teasing them with his song and refusing to stop. It is only when the childr4en come together with a slightly destructive plan of action. It is only when the ice cream truck driver is stopped, and ice cream is strewn through the streets, that we see big Billy standing still and silent. His choice, completely unexpected and generous, is what turns everything around. One good choice made a significant impact and brought the neighborhood drama to an end.
Big Billy and the Ice Cream Truck That Wouldn't Stop! is not the best picturebook that I have read. it has bright, colorful illustrations which catch the eyes and silly moments. There is also a strong message that seems a little lost to me in the amount of destroyed ice cream. The book had several good points, and did the job, but I felt like it was lacking a few important pieces.
January 31, 2015
(I received a free copy of this book from Net Galley in exchange for an honest review.)
When the world’s most evil, sinister, and wicked ice cream truck driver races past the children of Sweet Street, Big Billy marshals their forces to confront the villain. Armed with bikes, bravery, and a cunning plan, the children turn the wheels on the driver, creating delicious havoc. Sewer covers flip open, trees become launching pads, and military aircraft deploy parachuting children to stop the spiteful ice cream truck driver. The confrontation escalates until a dripping pile of ice cream and an unexpected act of kindness changes everything.
This is a fun little book for children with a moral message at the end.
When the kids in Sweet Street hear the ice cream truck coming, they get money from their parents and wait for their delicious icy treats - until the driver zooms past them. This happens day after day until Big Billy hatches a cunning plan. And the truck driver - and kids - will never be the same again.
The best part of this book are the illustrations. Bright, cheerful and vital in telling the story. The images of kids on bikes dropping from military planes is beautiful and funny. The kids diving into a pile of ice-creams piled on the ground is excellent.
Recommended for younger readers 5-8 years of age.
Paul
ARH
When the world’s most evil, sinister, and wicked ice cream truck driver races past the children of Sweet Street, Big Billy marshals their forces to confront the villain. Armed with bikes, bravery, and a cunning plan, the children turn the wheels on the driver, creating delicious havoc. Sewer covers flip open, trees become launching pads, and military aircraft deploy parachuting children to stop the spiteful ice cream truck driver. The confrontation escalates until a dripping pile of ice cream and an unexpected act of kindness changes everything.
This is a fun little book for children with a moral message at the end.
When the kids in Sweet Street hear the ice cream truck coming, they get money from their parents and wait for their delicious icy treats - until the driver zooms past them. This happens day after day until Big Billy hatches a cunning plan. And the truck driver - and kids - will never be the same again.
The best part of this book are the illustrations. Bright, cheerful and vital in telling the story. The images of kids on bikes dropping from military planes is beautiful and funny. The kids diving into a pile of ice-creams piled on the ground is excellent.
Recommended for younger readers 5-8 years of age.
Paul
ARH
January 30, 2015
**I received a free digital copy of this book from NetGalley in return for an honest review.**
This is an ok children's book. The best part of this book is the illustrations. They are bright and vibrant, they are quirky and beautiful. They above all else bring the story and the characters to life. I could look at the art work for a good long time. Sadly I found the story aspect to be lacking. I just dont think it was lyrical enough for my tastes. I dont need rhymes or anything but a certain flow would be nice and I just didn't find that within this book.
This is an ok children's book. The best part of this book is the illustrations. They are bright and vibrant, they are quirky and beautiful. They above all else bring the story and the characters to life. I could look at the art work for a good long time. Sadly I found the story aspect to be lacking. I just dont think it was lyrical enough for my tastes. I dont need rhymes or anything but a certain flow would be nice and I just didn't find that within this book.
January 30, 2015
I loved the illustrations for this book. They were bright and colorful and really delightful.
I am proud of Big Billy for his leadership and forgiveness for the ice cream truck driver.
I was not too proud of the ice cream truck driver until the end of the book when he learned to be a nice guy.
I believe that this book does have a good moral- in that a little kindness towards someone who is not nice to you can go a long way into changing that person for the better.
I am proud of Big Billy for his leadership and forgiveness for the ice cream truck driver.
I was not too proud of the ice cream truck driver until the end of the book when he learned to be a nice guy.
I believe that this book does have a good moral- in that a little kindness towards someone who is not nice to you can go a long way into changing that person for the better.
March 23, 2015
There was just something about this book I didn't like. It is hard to say exactly what. Up close I didn't think the pictures were that great. They looked like kids books from the 70's. And the story was cute, but long, and way over done. Its more like a story people tell to kids, rather than read to kids.
September 11, 2022
Note: I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley. I was not compensated in any other fashion for the review and the opinions reflected below are entirely my own. Special thanks to the publisher and author for providing the copy.
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