The Boy Who Invented the Popsicle: The Cool Science Behind Frank Epperson's Famous Frozen Treat

My grandson asked me to read this book repeatedly.

My students enjoyed this book. They really enjoyed eating the Popsicles we made.

Ty

The true story of Frank Epperson’s journey to invent the popsicle is fascinating from being to end.In the book, The Boy Who Invented the Popsicle: The Cool Science Behind Frank Epperson’s Famous Frozen Treat is an adorable story packed full of history and science.From the beginning, you will meet Frank as a young boy. Even when he was little, Frank loved experimenting and coming up with new inventions. As his tinkering continues, Frank finds himself playing with lots of different flavors and combinations of fizzy pops.It is through his inventing one day that Frank decides to take his tasty creations to the next level by allowing them to freeze outside overnight. With this one change, a lightning bolt has struck the world of Frank Epperson.However, it isn't until he is grown that Frank returns to the sweet invention of his childhood and develops his first versions of the Ep-sicle.With the support and love of his family, Frank continues to grow and change his version of the Ep-sicle. Eventually, the popularity grows and the Ep-sicle becomes what we all know and love as the popsicle today.The design of this book is brilliant from beginning to end. I loved the story, the cover, the book jacket, and the illustrations. My favorite part of this book was the fitting experiments that tied in with the plot of the story.Readers will be able to experiment right alongside Frank as he goes through his journey to develop the popsicle. These science experiments are so fun and kid-friendly. Readers will adore the hands-on opportunity to learn right alongside the book as they read.

The book was in wonderful condition, however, the book cover was ripped because it was packed with a small unsecured box. Such a shame, especially since it could have been prevented. I would have liked to have the cover, but I will still keep the book.

What I Loved: A non-fiction story that read like a fiction book. My daughter was so interested in the story. She kept asking, so this is a true story mom, a "NON-FICTION". It was so fun for her to imagine how this favorite treat of hers came to be.How I Felt: The book paused with each piece of science that led to the final creation of the Popsicle and would have a Do-It-Yourself page on how to try this science experiment. It made me so happy to see this as I have children that adore a good science experiment day! This book would be great in schools and classrooms. Children become connected to the story and then see how the science behind it worked.To Read or Not To Read: Everyone can read this book. It's an easy story for a young child to enjoy, but it would hold the attention of up to a 4th grader because the content is very intriguing.What's This Book About Anyway?Frank Epperson invented the Popsicle as a man, but as a boy, he was already in love with science and inventions. He had the spark of genius as a young child, that he held on to until his adulthood when we pushed himself to create it and sell it.Thank you to NetGalley and KidsCanPress for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

A cute book, but I received the book damaged. Both the dust cover and hardcover worn torn! I paid $18 for a children’s book. I expect to receive it in new undamaged condition. Very disappointed.