• Age: 4 to 8
• Grade: p to 3

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.

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.

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(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