  | Joan in the cone Author: Sharff, Billy | |
| Price: $23.28 | ||
Summary:
For Joan the dog, newly stuck in a cone, life is different now: She gets trapped in the doggy door, and she doesn't command the same respect she once did at the dog park. As Joan faces humorous challenges and mortifications, she reflects on her pre-cone glory days and misadventures, including what led to her injury.
| Illustrator: | Tahboub, Hala |
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (05/01/25)
School Library Journal (06/01/25)
Full Text Reviews:
School Library Journal - 06/01/2025 PreS-Gr 1—In this adorably illustrated story of highs and lows, Joan the dog is reminiscing on the good days when everything went her way; she now must wear a cone, and nothing is working out. Joan takes readers through some great days that included finding hidden bones, catching every ball or Frisbee, or eating a fallen pot roast off the floor. In comparison, readers also see the bad days when Joan's cone gets stuck in a door or her dog friends stare and laugh. Through her memories, Joan shares what caused her injury, her experience at the vet, her recovery, and, eventually, her journey to feeling better. This book provides relatable ways for children to experience emotional highs and lows, consequences, convalescence, and the physical and emotional journey of healing. VERDICT A perfect read-aloud for children, especially in cases where teaching resilience and acceptance are needed.—Kasey Swords - Copyright 2025 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.
