PBParty 18: GEORGE WASHINGTON WANTS ICE CREAM, Historical PB

Title: George Washington Wants Ice Cream

Genre: Historical Fiction

Word Count: 400

Query:

Dear Michelle and Sharon,

 

I am happy to submit for your consideration my 400-word historical fiction picture book titled GEORGE WASHINGTON WANTS ICE CREAM. A sweltering summer day nearly gets the best of President George Washington when he can only find the world’s grossest ice cream flavors. But on the way home, he discovers a solution with delicious raspberry-flavored results. The back matter includes a funny True or False quiz (about Washington and the year 1790) and an 18th-century ice cream recipe.

 

I am a member of SCBWI, and I hold a B.M. in Music and an M.M. in History.

 

Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to hearing from you.

 

First 50 words:

George Washington became our nation’s first President

before there was a national capital,

before there was a White House,

and before there was air conditioning.

“WHEW!” said George. “It’s hot! I want some ice cream.”

The icebox was empty.

“It’s wig-melting hot today, Martha! Where’s the ice cream?”

“You finished it yesterday, dear,” she said.