Joan in the Cone

Billy Sharff author Hala Tahboub illustrator

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Penguin Putnam Inc

Published:15th Jul '25

Should be back in stock very soon

Joan in the Cone cover

Joan’s life is wonderful, wild, and grand - running and playing as much as she can! Days full of fun, where she’s never alone. And then . . . came . . . the cone. For Joan the dog, life is different now. With her cone, she gets trapped in the doggy door. And she doesn't command the same respect she once did at the dog park. Through funny challenges and mortifications, Joan reflects on her pre-cone glory days, including what led to her injury (let's just say, certain choices were made). But with time, Joan begins to see there is love and life and joy beyond the rim of the cone - and sometimes popcorn inside it too, because, it turns out, the cone makes a great snack bowl. This picture book is guaranteed to make kids and caregivers laugh, and see the trials of life - and dogs in cones - in a whole new way.

"A reflection on the importance of remembering good days to help make it through bad ones and how bad days can help you appreciate the good. Perfect for fans of Doug Salati's Hot Dog, this will speak to young readers no matter what kind of day they're having." —Booklist

“[An] adorably illustrated story of highs and lows [and] a perfect read-aloud for children, especially in cases where teaching resilience and acceptance are needed.” —School Library Journal

[Joan’s story] reminds kids that mistakes and injuries are inevitable; it’s how we deal with them that matters. Joan in the Cone is bound to become a family favorite. —Cracking the Cover

"Dynamic, expressive, and funny [with a] philosophical streak." —Kirkus

ISBN: 9780593533147

Dimensions: 287mm x 230mm x 9mm

Weight: 437g

40 pages