Dragons Can't Eat Snow Cones was an adorable story about a dragon who just wants to eat a snow cone. The only problem is it keeps melting before he can eat it. He tries a bunch of different ways to eat a snow cone and seeks the advice of others.

The story was adorable and the dragon was so sweet. He was driven and determined to try to eat a snow cone. The dragon was full of ideas and creativity and was not afraid to ask others for help. This story helps teach children perserverance and to ask for help when needed. It was silly and creative with fun rhymes.

This book is adorable, clever, and has great pacing and art. It is exactly the type of book my kids love finding and laughing through - and will continue to reference afterwards. Very cute and definitely would buy this for my kids.

Go on a journey with our dragon as he tries to achieve his dream of enjoying a snow cone without it melting before he gets it into his mouth. His friends and other animals all come up with some hilarious and creative suggestions, which should provide the family with a good chuckle and teach kids some valuable lessons on helping others. I thought the page of the bat didn’t need to be so scary (some parents may want to tape up those pages) as the bat was not dangerous in the tale, but otherwise, this was a fun read.

Thank you to Cider Mill Press and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Dragons Can't Eat Snow Cones is a very cute picture book with fun rhymes and gorgeous illustrations.

The dragon wants to try a snow cone because they look so delicious. Unfortunately, the snow cones melt from the dragon's fire every time so it has to keep trying new and ever goofier methods to get that sugary goodness. Eventually the dragon gets so frustrated it throws the snow cone and it rolls down a snowy hill and hits the snow cone cart, making a giant snow cone ball that can't melt before it gets eaten!

The rhymes didn't flow perfectly and I don't love that the solution comes from a moment of giving up out of frustration but I know my niece and nephew would really enjoy this book for bedtime.

I would recommend this book to anyone looking for a colorful, fun story with dragons and little animals and no overly heavy messaging.

4.5/5 stars

Thank you to Applesauce Press and NetGalley for providing the eARC. All opinions in this review are my own.

I will be sharing my review on Goodreads this week and Amazon/Barnes and Noble on or after the publish date.

This book is super cute!
Bright colourful illustrations that were really eyecatching and the verses were in rhyme which I always find keep the attention of children for much longer.
Great read that made my son smile in places, but I did feel it went on a bit too long and potentially some children would lose interest.

This book was funny and silly. Kept my 7 year olds attention the entire time. Illustrations were colorful. I would be interested in reading others if it became a series.

So cute picture book with vibrant images, cute characters, and a great subtle message about not giving up, and trying over and over until you achieve something! Kids will love this book!!

This book is colorful and the illustrations and concept is very fun. The rhythming in this story was not my favorite as it sometimes felt a bit forced and took away from the actual story. There are a few times in the story that I felt the flow struggled and there didn’t seem to be good transitions from page to page. Overall this book has the potential to be great but to me still has some areas that could be fine tuned to help with flow and clarity.

A fantastic laugh out loud book that I thoroughly enjoyed! Every page is unique with its very funny commentaries and illustrations. There are so many entertaining things going on within this story.A complete joy to read. A question I have never thought to ask but I was excited to find out how this dragon would get to try a snow cone!

Many thanks to the Author and Publisher through Netgalley for the ARC.
Publication date 28/1/2025

This Dragon likes snow cones and turns an adventurer to invent ways to eat tasty snow cones.
When it finally does get to enjoy the snow cones after facing challenges, lo!
Its interests run amuck.

This cutesy story gets even cutesier with its cutesiest illustrations!
Beautiful, cute, apt illustrations.
Children are going to love this book!

Being a dragon comes with some challenges, namely that eating frozen treats can be nearly impossible. But Dragon is determined and we follow him on his quest to eat a snow cone. The illustrations are cute and the cast of characters is fun. My trouble with this book lies in the clunkiness of the words. The insistence on rhyming comes at the cost of a consistent rhythm and often creates awkward word choices, especially considering the grade school demographic. Additionally, it’s about ten pages too long to really hit a home run. Issues aside, it’s a book that is sure to get some giggles from the younger crowd.

I read this to my daughter and she liked it, it was funny and cute and the illustrations are really good. The book describes how to overcome difficulty when you reach a roadblock in pursuing your dream. I’m also a fan of dragons, so this was fun for me as a mother to be reading to my kid.

Dragons Can’t Eat Snow Cones is a delightful addition to Amanda Sobotka’s clever and fun books and has quickly become a family favorite. The kids absolutely loved it—both for its hilarious storyline and the vibrant, imaginative illustrations that bring the dragon’s antics to life. The humor is clever enough to entertain adults while keeping young readers giggling from start to finish. The book was charming with its creative twists and engaging storytelling. A perfect read for anyone who loves dragons, laughs, and a touch of whimsy!

I received an electronic ARC from Cider Mill Press through NetGalley.
Readers watch as a dragon experiments with various ways to taste a snow cone before his flames melt it. Other animals offer all sort of options more silly than the last. Finally, they discover a way to enjoy a rather large one. The illustrations capture the fun and craziness as the story unfolds in rhyme. Families will enjoy reading this one together or a young reader can read it on their own.

I couldn't resist snagging this cute book from NetGalley because the cover and the title reminded me of one of our favorite bedtime reads, Dragons Love Tacos.
I just finished reading it to my 6 year old and I'm going with her rating of 5 stars. It was a really cute story and I absolutely love the illustrations. My only complaint is that the rhyming felt off at times, which made reading out loud a little clunky, but otherwise it was a fun book.

What a cute book! Dragon wants to eat a snowcone but they keep melting! Whatever is he to do?

I think that the book could have been two situations shorter - I think by the time we reached the squirrels, I was over the trial and error situations, and ready for a solution. Typically, I don’t love rhyming children’s books, because I think most authors break the rhythm several times during the book, which makes me annoyed. While the author broke rhythm once or twice, it wasn’t wildly noticeable, and did not disrupt my reading experience.

A cute read!

The illustrations on this were so lively and fun. I found the story to be engaging and a great read for younger kids when they are being read to. I would say this isn't necessarily meant for kids that are reading alone. Also, some of the vocabulary is not "kid-friendly" in terms of comprehension. I liked the style and attempt at rhyming throughout, but some parts were more of a stretch to keep the rhythm going, which was difficult to keep the momentum with. Overall, the story was cute and lively. It was a quick and colorful read too.

This book is SO cute!!! And looong, which we loved. It kept my 3 year old's attention the whole time (a feat!) We're pre-ordering the print version.

This is a really fun read!! Who doesn't love dragons and snow cones?! I think I need to get this one for the elementary school kids I read with. They would love this one!

Thank you to NetGalley for the arc in exchange for my review.

This book has beautiful, colorful, and engaging illustrations for both children and adults alike. The story line is easy to follow for younger readers, and the rhyming is fun for adults who read aloud to their children.

This book follows the story of a fire-breathing dragon who, with the help of his friends, tries to brainstorm ways he can eat a snowcone without it melting first. The story is great for touching on themes of problem solving & imaginative thinking.

4/5 stars because some of the rhymes didn't flow perfectly. I also would have loved to see the ending be a collaborative effort between dragon and all his friends instead of an accidental happenstance.

Thank you to @netgalley, Cider Mill & Applesauce Press, for an advanced copy of this book for review.