I liked how this book conveyed a message of optimism and always looking at the brighter side of things and overcoming our initial reaction when we find ourselves in a unique situation — especially for a dog with a cone! Lol

I was a little unsure about the interaction with Keith, the squirrel though I suppose it’s to show how there will be those who will still pester you despite your intention to do better and although it was ultimately all playful when Emma the dog got back at him by scaring him… I still think the snow scene would’ve been nice without it.

All in all, a solid book for kids!

This is such a humorous book. Emma the dog has to go to the vet and when she returns she has what they call a giant plastic lampshade on her head. Well that lampshade caused all kinds of problems. It wouldn't come off no matter what Emma tried. The cone was not good. He really got in her way as she tried to go about life. She couldn't dig. The other dogs laughed. So Emma sulked. So Emma's human got her to go outside and they played catch. Emma caught the ball in the cone. Soon the cone was full of balls. This might not be so bad after all. Emma used the cone for a shovel and she could really dig then. But there was still one problem, Keith the squirrel. He threw crab apples at her and laughed. Then it started to snow. And she got an idea. She let the snow fill up her cone. Then here comes Keith......You will have to read to find out what she did to Keith. It wasn't long until Emma got the cone off and life was back to normal again.

This is a cute story about Emma the dog, who is a bit of a troublemaker but determined to make the most out of her cone. Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for an eARC of this title!

3.5/4, rounded up

A cute book about a dog who has to wear a cone. Emma learns to make the best of it despite her initial reluctance. A cute book for dog loving children.

What a fun and hilarious children’s book! Emma the dog finds herself with a cone around her head. At first, she’s very frustrated by this, but he learns to find unexpected benefits from wearing the cone. Children will enjoy the adventures of Emma the dog! This might be helpful if a child has a similar difficulty to overcome, like a cast on a broken arm. I would recommend this book for children about 4-6 years old.

Thanks to NetGalley and OwlKids Books for providing a copy of this ARC.

This was super cute, the illustrations reminded me of a series I used to read as a kid. I'm sure kiddos will enjoy it!