Overview
From author-illustrator Hala Tahboub comes a silly story about how Mango and Nan make the most of a canceled ice-cream outing. Perfect for readers of all ages who love the warmth and whimsy of books like Saturday and Swashby and the Sea. From the brilliant mind of Hala Tahboub comes a topsy-turvy tale of a boy and his grandmother. All they want is a summer ice-cream cone, but instead they get an all-over-the-town adventure. Silly and sweet, Mango and Nan find that sometimes canceled plans and disappointment are best served with sprinkles.
Full Product Details
Author: Hala Tahboub ,
Hala Tahboub
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Imprint: HarperCollins
Dimensions:
Width: 22.40cm
, Height: 1.50cm
, Length: 28.50cm
Weight: 0.433kg
ISBN: 9780063254213
ISBN 10: 0063254212
Pages: 40
Publication Date: 12 August 2025
Recommended Age: From 4 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Out of stock
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Reviews
(Praise for Kevin Goes First) ""A zany take on competitiveness, with subtle lessons in sequencing cleverly embedded."" -- Booklist (Praise for Kevin Goes First) ""[This] story successfully underscores the importance of being thoughtful and treating your friends as equals."" -- Kirkus Reviews (Praise for Kevin Goes First) ""Children will love discussing the different roles selected by Kevin's friends and thinking about Kevin's experiences . . . through the plot to its very funny and very just end. This book offers much food for thought in how we work together and take turns in different roles."" -- School Library Journal
(The Interrupted Plans of Mango and Nan) ""Readers will come away knowing that amazing adventures can flow from best-laid plans."" -- Publishers Weekly (The Interrupted Plans of Mango and Nan) ""Humorous...[and] playful."" -- Kirkus Reviews (The Interrupted Plans of Mango and Nan) ""A message about how anyone is big enough to do their part wrapped in a wacky, sweet package."" -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (Praise for Kevin Goes First) ""A zany take on competitiveness, with subtle lessons in sequencing cleverly embedded."" -- Booklist (Praise for Kevin Goes First) ""[This] story successfully underscores the importance of being thoughtful and treating your friends as equals."" -- Kirkus Reviews (Praise for Kevin Goes First) ""Children will love discussing the different roles selected by Kevin's friends and thinking about Kevin's experiences . . . through the plot to its very funny and very just end. This book offers much food for thought in how we work together and take turns in different roles."" -- School Library Journal
Author Information
Hala Tahboub started her creative journey as an architect and interior designer before seeing a mysterious ladder that led her to explore writing and illustrating children's books. Hala believes in kindness, coffee, chocolate, and the immense power of stories. Born in Jordan, she now lives in Montreal, Canada, with her family and many imaginary friends. This is her first picture book. Visit her at halatahboub.com. Hala Tahboub started her creative journey as an architect and interior designer before seeing a mysterious ladder that led her to explore writing and illustrating children's books. Hala believes in kindness, coffee, chocolate, and the immense power of stories. Born in Jordan, she now lives in Montreal, Canada, with her family and many imaginary friends. This is her first picture book. Visit her at halatahboub.com.
