In this cute story, all the dragon wants to eat a snow cone.
Every time that adorable dragon tries to eat one it melts.
So the dragon goes on a fun and silly adventure to solve his problem.

One thing I look for in children's books is what is the lesson and is it fun.
The dragon teaches kids to keep trying if you don't achieve your goal the first time.

The art was vibrant and well done.
It kept my two-year-old engaged.

If I can say one negative thing it would be the story was a little too long.
The length would be perfect for older kids.

This is adorable and clever. The illustrations are fantastic and detailed. Both my 2 year old and 4 year old liked studying the images. It was a tad long to hold their interest. My 2 year old left to play halfway through. My 4 year old would wander away and then come back as I read. He did want to hear the ending. I think it would be perfect for elementary students. I enjoyed the rhyming. The end sets up a predicament for another book. Quite fun!

A Dragon’s Sweet Dilemma: Melting Magic and Creative Solutions

Dragons Can't Eat Snow Cones by Amanda Sobotka is a delightful picture book that captures young readers' imaginations with its colorful illustrations and playful rhymes. The story follows a dragon with a fiery predicament—his love for snow cones clashes hilariously with his fire-breathing nature, causing his icy treats to melt before he can enjoy them. Through clever problem-solving and persistence, the dragon teaches children that challenges can be tackled with creativity and determination.

The book’s vibrant artwork and engaging rhythm make it a standout bedtime favorite, while its humor and relatability resonate well with kids and parents alike. It blends whimsy with a subtle message about overcoming obstacles, making it a charming addition to any child’s library.

What a fun, whimsical tale. Full of adventure, humour and poetic rhythm. The characters are endearing and the ending was amusing. Recommended!

This is a cute story with fun illustrations. My son was intrigued by the idea of a dragon wanting a snow cone so badly! I'm sure children will enjoy this.

This is really cute! My kids loved the fun rhyming scheme and the creative problem-solving that the dragon did! The illustrations were great too!

I had a blast while reading this book! While this book doesn't directly teach kids a lesson, it's just plain fun. I know for sure that kids will be giggling and laughing out loud at the dragon's adventure to eat a snow cone in this book. There are two main elements that helped this come to fruition. The first was the rhyming scheme. It followed a clear and specific pattern and it also gets to reader to be really engaged from first page to last page. The other thing that worked really well was the illustrations. It's apparent that the illustrator has such an eye for detail, and all of the little details in every picture put a cherry on top of this book. I have zero doubt that kids everywhere will love reading this book as much as I did.
Bravo!

Written by Amanda Sobotka and illustrated by Pauline Gregory, this cute picture book is creative. Although Sobotka primarily uses a rhythmic text. However, in several places, she departs from the rhyming which, at least for me, really halted the flow of the story.

Gregory’s illustrations were well done, and she did a great job on this story. In fact, I decided to read this picture book primarily because of how the cover was illustrated and the fact that it had a dragon in the title.

Overall, this is a nice picture book for children and one that I would definitely purchase for a child. The story teaches children that if you want something bad enough, you have to work hard to achieve it.

I received an ARC of “Dragons Can't Eat Snow Cones” by Amanda Sobotka from NetGalley, Cider Mill Press, and Applesauce Press in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

This is such an adorable, rhyming book about a cute and sweet dragon that will stop at nothing for a tasty treat! The illustrations are colorful and creative. This book is a lot of fun to read

This was an enjoyable story with some lovely illustrations that really help to bring the story to life.

The book does rhyme in part but there are a few areas where the rhyming doesn't continue and I would have preferred if it did for continuity on the approach in the story, my daughter also agreed and she is right in the age range for the book.

The illustrations in the book are lovely and work well with the story and to bring the story to life. My daughter found it easy to read and follow and enjoyed the story overall too. I can see this one being a favourite and a welcome addition to bookcases and school libraries.

It is 4 stars from me for this one - highly recommended!

A cute story with a similar cadence to the <i>Never</i> board books. It struggles to be more than cute, though.

Super Cute! Reminiscent of If You Give a Mouse a Cookie. Some of the rhyming wasn't so great. Over all it had a great message. I would read it to my grand children. The illustrations we cute and will help tell the story for early readers.

Dragon's Can't Eat Snow Cones is about a dragon who really really wants to try a snow cone, but there are some obvious hurdles to that plan. He travels around seeing how others creatures are able to have the tasty treat. Will he ever get his snow cone?

The illustrations are funny and it's written in rhyme which makes for a good read aloud. I read this with my early elementary aged kiddos and they enjoyed it, but it might be a little long for preschool aged kids.

Thanks to Amanda, Cider Mill Press - Applesauce Press, and NetGalley for an eARC of this book for an honest review.

This is the most adorable and cutest book ever. I love the illustrations and the entire story. My 9 year old son also loved reading it too! I highly recommend.

Such a cute book. It was very easy to read. It flowed together really well and was really fun.

I loved the style of the illustrations. There were so many little details on all of the pages.

This is a great new childrens book! The storyline is fresh and entertaining. It is also playful and funny! I enjoyed the illustrations, I thought they added to the books uniqueness. My children will love this story. I think it would also do well on an app like Novel Effect with some sound effects behind it! Well done!

Amazingly cute story. The illustrations were quirky and bright. The rhymes were done very well and made the story fun to read. My kids loved it and now want the next one (because if the last line).

Quick Summary: A cuteness overload read

My Review: Dragons Can't Eat Snow Cones is a 2025 children's fiction release that was written by Amanda Sobotka and illustrated by Pauline Gregory.

About the Book: "If a dragon wants a snow cone, it must proceed with great care, In case a fireball melts it all until there’s nothing there!"

An innovative dragon with a wish gets creative as he tries to partake of a delicious treat.

About the Illustrations: Pauline Gregory did an exemplary job with her art. The pictures were worth their weight in gold...stars that is.

My Favorite Section (coded, so as to avoid spoilers): ACHOOO...

My Final Say: What a delightful book! It was colorful, entertaining, and just plain fun. With simple rhyming and a playful approach to problem solving, it takes readers on a journey of discovery.

While I was reading, it made me think of classic, memorable content from my past, such as...

- How many licks does it take to get to the center of a Tootise Roll Pop?

- If You Give a Mouse a Cookie...

- Olaf and his fascination with something that goes completely against the norm

Other: Even though it is a lighthearted story, I could see deeper lessons on perseverance, using one's smarts, seeking out knowledge, and leaning on the supports that are available.

Honorable Mention: That little companion of his stole the show. (Tehehe)

Rating: 5/5
Recommend: Yes
Audience: Children, Family
Status: Clean
Level: G
Title: 5/5
Cover: 5/5
Illustrations: 5/5

Special Note: This would be fantastic as a book club read for young readers. It would also be excellent as a family read aloud.

Sincere appreciation is extended to the author, to the publisher (Cider Mill Press | Applesauce Press), and to NetGalley. Thank you for granting access to a digital ARC of this title in exchange for an honest critique. It was a pleasure to review this story.

This book was very cute! The illustrations along with the rhymes had my kids answering the questions and following along the entire time. This book will be absolutely beautiful in print and I can’t wait to add it to my shelves! If you want to go along for the ride with a cute dragon that gives you “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie” vibes, definitely go for this book!

Special thanks to NetGalley, Applesauce Press, and Cider Mill Press Book Publishing for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.