The Interrupted Plans of Mango and Nan

Written and illustrated by Hala Tahboub

A canceled ice-cream trip turns into a whimsical adventure.

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40 pages· ~520L

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Bookroo's summary

Mango and his grandmother Nan set out for a simple summer treat, but when their ice-cream plans fall through, they embark on an unexpected adventure across town. As they navigate this topsy-turvy day, they discover that sometimes the sweetest moments come from the most unexpected detours. Will they find joy in the journey and a sprinkle of magic in their misadventures?

From the publisher

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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