{"product_id":"banana-dream-9780823451005","title":"Banana Dream","description":"\u003cb\u003eA young boy in Iraq yearns to taste the bananas that have been made unavailable by warfare.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eBanana Dream\u003c\/i\u003e is inspired by Hasan's own childhood in Iraq, where bananas (among other things) were not available due to war. In North America, they are plentiful and inexpensive, but in this story, they represent something longed for but unattainable. With simple prose, Hasan addresses the relatable issue of a child coming to terms with his name against a unique story of scarcity and want. An author's note provides some helpful context about the feel of this particular time and place. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis picture book explores a unique perspective on a fruit that's often overlooked in North America, giving readers insight which sheds light on a place and time with which they might not otherwise be familiar.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Neal Porter Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/11\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780823451005\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 32\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.25lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of Ctr for Child Bks\u003c\/i\u003e 06\/01\/2023\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Hasan Namir","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42870583296181,"sku":"9780823451005","price":16.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_2563317d-1c26-4fcf-abd0-81810d548286.jpg?v=1684269876","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/banana-dream-9780823451005","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}