So You Want To Be An Ice Cream Flavor Inventor (So You Want To Be A...)

"If you were to create the best-tasting ice cream in the world, how would you do it? Did you know that there’s a real science behind creating new ice cream flavors? In Linda Soules’ So You Want To Be An Ice Cream Flavor Inventor, there’s lots to learn about creating ice cream flavors. The simple fact is that ice cream has to be made sweeter than other desserts because the freezing process dulls the sweetness. Now, I never knew that, did you? Also, it’s the nose that deserves most of the credit. Why? Because it’s the most powerful sense to influence the taste buds. Not to mention color, which affects the way the brain processes the experience. Being an ice cream flavor inventor is definitely more than just eating ice cream all day, every day.

Linda Soules’ book, So You Want To Be An Ice Cream Flavor Inventor, is a tasty, mouthwatering kids’ guide to ice cream science, flavor development, food innovation, and the creative taste-testers who dream up the scoops we all scream for. This book is one of the popular So You Want to Be… series. Being an ice cream flavor inventor is perhaps a job we all take for granted, not realizing that the tasty, cold delight we enjoy actually took a lot of work to create. The author presents becoming an ice cream inventor in a way that will spark a young reader’s interest not just in another sweet treat from the freezer, but in the possibility of becoming the scientist, the creator, behind it. The illustrations are as interesting and inventive as the proposition itself. This series is a wonderful way not only to introduce young readers to fascinating jobs but also to present something that many of us never appreciated as a prospective career opportunity. I loved it, and thoroughly enjoyed learning more about the sweet treat we all love to eat."

"I picked this up because the title alone made me smile, and it ended up being way more interesting than I expected. It does a great job mixing science, creativity, and food without making it feel like a school lesson.

What I liked most is how it gets kids thinking. Instead of just talking about ice cream, it explains how flavors are created and tested, which is honestly pretty fascinating. I found myself learning a few things too lol.

Fun, easy to follow, and full of ideas that make you want to start inventing your own flavors. Really enjoyable read."

"So You Want To Be an Ice Cream Flavor Inventor is one of those rare kids’ books that manages to be wildly fun, genuinely educational, and totally re‑readable. Linda Soules takes a dream job—ice cream flavor inventor—and turns it into a full behind‑the‑scenes adventure that kids (and honestly, adults) will love.

What makes this book shine is how it blends real food science, creative problem‑solving, and kid‑friendly storytelling. Readers get to follow a real flavor inventor from the spark of an idea all the way through dozens of taste tests, experiments, and surprising discoveries. The facts sprinkled throughout are the kind kids repeat at dinner for weeks—like why cold hides sweetness, how much your nose actually does the tasting, and yes… that there’s a real ice cream flavor graveyard.

The tone is respectful, curious, and empowering. Soules never talks down to kids; she invites them into the process like true junior scientists. The illustrations are bright and engaging, and the step‑by‑step look at how flavors are developed makes the whole career feel both magical and achievable.

If you have a curious kid, a budding chef, a science lover, or just a household that screams for ice cream, this book is a total win. It’s the kind of title that belongs in classrooms, libraries, and every kitchen where creativity happens."

"I read this with my nephew. He really like it. He never realized that tasting ice cream could be a job. This book opened up a world of possibilities for him. He enjoyed seeing all the different ways making ice cream could be a job and how he could do it too, if he wanted to. He was so excited he started thinking of different combinations he could put together to make his own ice cream. I loved how there was a portion about history and a break down of the equipment and popular tools. This book was so informative and educational but fun. It's great for kids who love STEM."

"This book does a great job showing that creating a new flavor is about much more than just mixing ingredients together. There is real science, creativity, and a lot of trial and error behind every scoop. Some of my favorite parts were the little facts sprinkled throughout the book. I had no idea that cold temperatures can hide sweetness or that our noses do most of the work when it comes to tasting food. I also loved reading about the real ice cream graveyard in Vermont and the professional taster whose tongue was insured for a million dollars. Those are the kinds of details that stick with you.

The book never talks down to young readers. It makes food science feel exciting and achievable, encouraging kids to ask questions, experiment in the kitchen, and think creatively. The hands-on activities are a nice touch and help turn the ideas into something they can actually try themselves. The colorful illustrations and easy-to-follow writing keep everything engaging, and I can easily see this appealing to curious kids, future chefs, or anyone who simply loves ice cream. It's a fun, educational read that mixes imagination with real-world science."

"Once again, Linda Soules does an amazing job providing very specific details about what to expect from this career.

While the science and terms in SO YOU WANT TO BE AN ICE CREAM FLAVOR INVENTOR make it appropriate for older elementary and middle schoolers, the information is fascinating even for adults. Did you know that Ben and Jerry have an actual graveyard with tombstones for retired flavors?

The book contains the history of ice cream as well as details about the career and what kids can do now to prepare for this field. However, I am going to use what I learned to experiment inventing flavors with my ice cream maker at home."