The Ice Cream Machine

Adam Rubin, author of 'Dragons Love Tacos,' delivers a wildly imaginative middle grade debut with 'The Ice Cream Machine,' a collection of six distinct stories, all sharing the same title. Readers aged 10-14 will embark on diverse adventures, from a boy and his robot nanny seeking the perfect treat to a mechanical prodigy inventing new desserts, and even an alien longing for a taste of home. Each story is brought to life by a different illustrator, offering a unique visual experience. The paperback edition includes bonus stories written by kids, making it a truly special and engaging read for children who love humor, adventure, and creative storytelling.

Don’t miss the #1 New York Times bestseller everyone is raving about! From the wild and wonderful imagination of the author of Dragons Love Tacos comes this hilarious, irresistible middle grade debut, a collection of six totally different stories with the same exact name. Now in paperback! In these six stories, set in six distinct worlds, you’ll meet a boy and his robot nanny traveling the globe in search of the world’s tastiest treat, a child mechanical prodigy who invents the freshest dessert ever, and an evil ice cream truck driver who strikes fear in the heart of every kid in town. You’ll be transported to a beachside boardwalk with an ice cream stand run by a penguin, a hilltop realm ruled by a king with a sweet tooth, and a giant alien space lab with a lone human subject who longs for a taste of home. Each story features black-and-white interior illustrations from a different artist, including Daniel Salmieri, Charles Santoso, Liniers, Emily Hughes, Nicole Miles, and Seaerra Miller, making this book unlike any you've ever seen. And exclusive to the paperback, you'll also find six more stories inspired by The Ice Cream Machine, written by kids like you and hand-picked by Adam Rubin himself! So grab a cup or a cone, and watch out for brain freeze! You'll definitely want to save room for this treat.