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Striped Whale Polka-Dot Power! This sturdy, hardcover book has received rave reviews. Art created from just one polka dot, presented through a die-cut hole located in the center of each page, is a unique, exciting and intriguing creativity tool for young readers and their families. This is Shari Faden Donahue’s ninth book and the third of her popular Zebra-Striped Whale titles including The Zebra-Striped Whale with the Polka-Dot Tail (2001) and Zebra-Striped Whale Alphabet Book (2008).
Shari was a children’s picture book author/illustrator long before she and her family opened The Zebra-Striped Whale Ice Cream & Coffee Cafe in 2004, at in Newtown Borough. Now celebrating its 15th anniversary, ZSW features decadent made-to-order ice cream cakes, premium hand- dipped ice cream and low-fat yogurt, sorbet, frozen JustFruit whip, and real fruit Smoothies— not to mention shakes, malts, floats, frappes and a full espresso bar.
As if this is not enough to titillate your senses, Crepes and Belgian Waffles are prepared fresh before your eyes, such as Nutella-Strawberry-Banana, Apple Pie a la Mode with vanilla ice cream, and California-Style that is simply elegant with strawberries, bananas and pecans, and dusted with powdered sugar.
Whirlwinds conjured up on a frozen granite slab with your choice of gourmet toppings, including espresso beans, malt balls, homemade ganache and chocolate pretzels (to name a few), are hand-whirled to create your personal, one-of-a-kind delight. Hot/iced coffee, tea, and espresso specialty drinks, such as Nutella Latte, Caramel Kiss and Frosted Mint Mocha, make it well worth the stop. Don’t forget to add espresso to your favorite ice cream (Cappuccino Crunch!) for the Affogato experience of a lifetime!
ZSW offers a fun, elegant, eclectic experience with free Wi-Fi, thematic party packages for children and adults, fabulous custom ice cream cakes, special occasion pretzel gift trays ... and pure rapture for all the senses.
Shari Donahue founded the non-profit Zebra-Striped Whale Foundation, a non-profit 501C3 entity whose mission is to raise funds for community through the publishing of original children’s books. She is also a publishing coach for aspiring children’s picture book authors and is available for consultations, book signings, and school visits.
Visitors must try our gourmet chocolate covered pretzels, chocolate chip brownies, giant homemade cookies, gourmet peanut butter cups and chocolate Oreos made on the premise.
Celebrating a birthday, anniversary, or special event? Make a splash by customizing your own ZSW ice cream cake with your choice of your favorite flavors and toppings frosted with our sensational homemade chocolate ganache.
Stop by Zebra-Striped Whale while at 12 S. State Street Newtown or give them a call at 215-860-4122 or visit www.zebrastripedwhale.com.