A little boy writes a letter to his grandfather about all the reading and studying he is doing this summer--but all his activities revolve around ice cream.

"Everywhere you go, all around the world people are eating ice cream! And while some folks spoon up sundaes and some savor Syrian bouza--one thing is always true: ice cream is joy! Travel the globe, from Argentina to New Zealand, and discover a mouthwatering selection of cold, creamy treats just waiting to be enjoyed!" -- Book jacket cover.

Gerald is careful. Piggie is not. Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can. Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to. Gerald and Piggie are best friends. Gerald the elephant has a big decision to make, but will he make it in time?

Nancy Drew investigates when a recipe for ice cream is stolen.

Stick Dog and his feral friends are looking for relief on a very hot day, and this time they have their eyes on an ice-cream truck -- Publisher.

"Follow along with our narrator as he passes through his busy neighborhood in search of the Paletero Man. But when he finally catches up with him, our narrator's pockets are empty. Oh no! What happened to his dinero? It will take the help of the entire community to get the tasty treat now."--Provided by publisher.