The Interrupted Plans of Mango and Nan

By Hala Tahboub Illustrated by Hala Tahboub

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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...

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.

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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...

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.

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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.

Details
  • Pages: 40
  • Publisher: HarperCollins
  • Imprint: Clarion Books
  • Publication Date: 12th August 2025
  • Trim Size: 8.5 x 11 in
  • Illustration Note: f/c
  • ISBN: 9780063254213
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

Author Bio

Hala Tahboub illustrates and writes books for children. Her love for vanilla ice cream dipped in hazelnut chocolate and served in a cake cone has been keeping her from trying other flavors, no matter how hard she tries. She lives in Montreal. Visit her at halatahboub.com.

Hala Tahboub illustrates and writes books for children. Her love for vanilla ice cream dipped in hazelnut chocolate and served in a cake cone has been keeping her from trying other flavors, no matter how hard she tries. She lives in Montreal. Visit her at halatahboub.com.

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.

  • Pages: 40
  • Publisher: HarperCollins
  • Imprint: Clarion Books
  • Publication Date: 12th August 2025
  • Trim Size: 8.5 x 11 in
  • Illustrations Note: f/c
  • ISBN: 9780063254213

(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

Hala Tahboub illustrates and writes books for children. Her love for vanilla ice cream dipped in hazelnut chocolate and served in a cake cone has been keeping her from trying other flavors, no matter how hard she tries. She lives in Montreal. Visit her at halatahboub.com.

Hala Tahboub illustrates and writes books for children. Her love for vanilla ice cream dipped in hazelnut chocolate and served in a cake cone has been keeping her from trying other flavors, no matter how hard she tries. She lives in Montreal. Visit her at halatahboub.com.