{"product_id":"meena-cant-wait-hardcover","title":"Meena Can't Wait - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eFarida Zaman\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeena is excited because today she's going to Nanu's house to drink tea and eat treats. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen Meena gets there, she's ready to get started...but her nanu tells her it's not time yet. Today they're going to have a very special Bengali tea called \u003cem\u003edoodh cha\u003c\/em\u003e, and they are going to make it together.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFirst, they harvest some ingredients from the garden. Then they head inside to prepare. Meena's tummy is rumbling as she smells her grandmother's freshly baked samosas and spice cake, but she helps crush the cardamom and cloves and learns when to add the milk, sugar and tea. While they're waiting for the doodh cha to be done, Nanu shares memories of her past in Bangladesh as they look at old photos, paint pictures and set the table. And when the doodh cha is finally ready, it's just as delicious as Nanu had promised. Nanu was right: \"It always tastes better when we make it together.\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIncluded in this book inspired by author Farida Zaman's own visits with her grandmother is Farida's family doodh cha recipe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFarida Zaman\u003c\/strong\u003e is a multi-disciplinary artist and writer who is well known for her whimsical, uplifting designs. She has illustrated fourteen picture books, including \u003cem\u003eWhen Mom's Away\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eTa-Da!\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Yoga Game\u003c\/em\u003e, and is the author\/illustrator of \u003cem\u003eI Want To Be... A Gutsy Girls' ABC\u003c\/em\u003e. Born in Bangladesh, and having called many different countries home, Farida describes herself as a global citizen with a flair for illustrating stories related to different cultures. She trained in fine art and illustration at the Chelsea School of Art and the Wimbledon School of Art in London, England, where she graduated top of her class with honors. Farida lives in Toronto.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.36 x 9.29 x 9.24 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 12, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51748856103200,"sku":"9781459836396","price":21.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/e5ef5cf2d05b78edfbec2c30f168c98b.webp?v=1779918288","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/meena-cant-wait-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}