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Streaming live on StewTube: Pizza and Taco!!! These foodie besties are on a mission to go viral! Will they get lots of likes for their awesome video? Find out in book #10 in the best-selling chapterbook graphic novel series! Pizza and Taco are "jelly" of their friends who have StewTube channels. But don't worry, these food besties always have a plan! All they need is some funny footage and a pet video is what most people are hungry for. Since neither of them has a pet, they borrow Biscuit the dog from the lady down the street--with some embarrassing results! This hilarious young graphic novel series--with chapters--will tickle the funny bones of kids ages 5-8 and bolster their reading confidence. It's the perfect stepping stone for those who are transitioning to longer chapter books and graphic novels. Readers will be hungry to read all ten books in the series! Look for these and more!Coolest Club Ever!Draw Your Own Comic Activity Book!Go Viral!

《狄更斯的倫敦》的作者亞曆克斯‧沃納和托尼‧威廉斯都是狄更斯專家，沃納是倫敦博物館歷史收藏部主管，策劃過如“狄更斯與倫敦”(Dickens and London)等許多大型展覽，也是查爾斯‧狄更斯博物館的理事會成員。威廉斯是《狄更斯雜誌》的副主編，於 2015-2017 年擔任國際狄更斯學會會長。本書對狄更斯時代倫敦的介紹提供了大量圖片史料和解說，並將倫敦各地標與相應的狄更斯作品聯繫了起來，兼顧歷史與文學，極具可讀性。書中涉及的內容有：老城地標陋巷窮居馬車驛站攤販生涯河流船埠工業生產鐵路建造人生留影鐵路橋梁城市近郊新城地標。

光是拿在手上欣賞，就能聽到美妙樂聲。至高無上的爵士散文村上春樹最愛的爵士樂唱片書寫188張唱片的二三事唱片封面設計者大衛‧史東‧馬汀（David Stone Martin），諸如帕克、貝西、哈樂黛、蓋茲等，爵士樂黃金時代眾多唱片封面的設計皆出自這位傳奇藝術家之手。村上先生敬愛並蒐羅不少由他設計的唱片封面，本書以全彩介紹他珍藏的唱片。爵士樂評人 政大傳院院長 孫秀蕙 名詞審定「光是欣賞馬汀設計的唱片封面就覺得人生多少得到啟發。（…）若能讓大家覺得這本書是以馬汀設計的唱片封面為骨幹，與村上我 隨興暢聊自己對於爵士樂的想法就太好了。」《South of the Border》封面是化身鬥牛士的帕克，也是令人印象深刻的設計。紅色鬥牛與黃色中音薩克斯風的鮮明對比堪稱一絕，說是馬汀最出色的作品之一也不為過吧。 查理‧帕克Charlie Parker (正面右上)繪著吹奏單簧管的狄芬科，彈奏鋼琴的彼得森，畫框裡的人是喬治‧蓋希文。馬汀分別用紅藍黃這三種顏色描繪他們，別有一番巧思的構圖；與其說狄芬科手上拿的是樂器，不如說是變形的黑色甜甜圈。兩人在弦樂團的伴奏下展現絕佳默契，紡出豐富樂聲。亞提‧蕭&巴迪・狄芬科Artie Shaw and Buddy DeFranco (正面左上)

★ Roblox玩家必讀的爆笑冒險圖像小說★ 技能升級×團隊合作×虛擬世界大對決★ 節奏飛快、畫面滿滿細節，超有遊戲臨場感★ 適合8歲以上遊戲迷的閱讀入門橋梁書當虛擬世界出現危機，英雄只能再次登入！Mitch與夥伴們重返Roblox學院，準備迎接更高階的挑戰。然而神祕反派Mr. Warlock再度現身，數位世界岌岌可危。這次，他們必須運用在學院學到的全新技能，破解關卡、躲避攻擊、聯手反擊。一旦失敗，就會被強制「登出」回到現實世界——永遠失去守護虛擬世界的機會。緊湊分鏡、爆笑橋段與滿版動作場面，讓讀者彷彿置身遊戲副本之中。這不只是漫畫，更是一場關於友情與勇氣的升級任務。Do you have what it takes to be a student at the academy for Roblox pros? Jump back in with the second book in the unofficial Roblox graphic novels, Academy for Roblox Pros!Mitch and his friends are back once again to save the digital world from the mysterious Mr. Warlock! Will they be able to use all of the new skills they learn at Roblox Academy in order to thwart Mr. Warlock's plans or will they be zapped back to reality once and for all? Read and find out in this illustrated unofficial Roblox graphic novel series!

Unlock Pathway Codes, Reshape Cancer FightProfessor BENJAMIN YAT-MING YUNG, former Professor in the Department of Pharmacology at Chang Gung University College of Medicine, draws on forty years of accumulated research on NPM1/B23 to present the world's first network model of cancer drug resistance and recurrence pathways.This book breaks free from traditional therapy frameworks, delving into the four major characteristics of cancer to reveal the core pathogenesis of nucleolar imbalance and analyze the regulatory mechanisms of seven key pathway categories. The breakthrough QGCT® deconstructs personalized dysregulated pathways for patients, while providing pathway-based supplement applications and clinical solutions.More than just a popular science introduction to cancer knowledge, it offers patients new directions in precision treatment and provides scientific prevention strategies for health-conscious individuals. By integrating cutting-edge science with personalized care, it transform

Find out how a submarine works in this interactive book with flaps and holes.Lift flaps and peep through holes to explore with a little sub on a deep-sea dive. Find out how the sub works by opening it up and peeping inside at the cockpit and the ballast tanks, and help the crew collect deep-sea samples using the mechanical arms. There's lots to learn about marine life, too - investigate what an octopus is guarding, meet a hammerhead shark and switch off the sub lights to see all the glowing creatures in the dark.

Take a trip around some of the world's most famous cities with this beautifully illustrated flap book.Explore some of the most famous cities in the world, from the bustling streets of Tokyo, to scenic Rio de Janeiro, via the ancient ruins of Rome. Lift the flaps to learn about the history of legendary landmarks, glimpse stunning scenery and skylines, and see inside iconic museums and galleries. Detailed illustrations bring the sights of the world's greatest cities to life.

★ 一場從「偷走羊駝」開始、一路失控到爆的爆笑公路冒險！★ 友情、悲傷、秘密與自我原諒交錯，笑著笑著就紅了眼眶★ 網路迷因感十足，#AlpacaBandit 話題全面失控，節奏快到停不下來★ 適合喜歡 Ross Welford、Jenny Pearson、Adam Baron、Frank Cottrell Boyce 的讀者一隻被偷走的羊駝，一場失控的公路逃亡，一個不敢面對過去的男孩。本書用爆笑外殼包住關於失落、友情與療傷的內核，節奏明快、情感真摯，既有網路時代的瘋狂感，也有直擊人心的成長力量，是讓人笑著翻頁、哭著記住的精采作品。A hilarious and heartbreaking road trip adventure about friendship, grief and the stories we tell ourselves to survive.Hedley has always played it safe, especially since the night that changed his life for ever. But when his friend Aiden steals an alpaca, Hedley is dragged on a runaway road trip that he did NOT sign up for:An accidental robbery.A night in a haunted wood.And becoming internet famous #AlpacaBandit.As the chaos builds, Hedley finds he isn't just running from the police, he's also running from the truth. And as his world comes crashing down, will Hedley play it safe, or take his biggest risk yet?#WoollyHeist #FurryFelon #AlpacalypseThis book will make you laugh and cry - perfect for fans of Ross Welford, Jenny

在資訊鋪天蓋地的現在，本書以清楚、有趣的方式，陪伴讀者一步步學會判斷資訊的可靠性。透過輕鬆的插圖與實際案例，內容涵蓋假訊息、詐騙手法、廣告話術、偏頗報導，以及照片與影像被操弄的方式，幫助讀者理解資訊如何被製造、包裝與傳播。本書不以說教為出發，而是引導讀者練習提問、比對與思考，建立面對網路與生活資訊時的基本判斷力。對家長而言，本書是一種安心的工具，協助孩子在分享或行動前，先停下來想一想；對大人來說，也同樣實用。這是一本適合全家共讀、在快速變動的世界中培養冷靜與自信的實用指南。圖文並茂，將複雜概念化為易懂例子涵蓋假照片、統計誤導與新聞偏見協助建立獨立思考與安全判斷力A clear and fun guide on evaluating information, to make the best decisions.Learn how to spot scams and misinformation with this fun, comprehensive guide.Packed with entertaining illustrations alongside practical information, Fake News and How to Spot it helps identify many pitfalls of everyday and online life - from scams and advertising tricks, to one-sided information and image manipulation. A must-have tool to help make wise choices and navigate a fast-changing world safely and confidently.- Broad coverage of a range of topical issues, including doctored photos and videos, influencing with statistics, biased news articles and sophisticated scams.- A reassuring book for parents, aimed at empowering young

Drake and Worm face off against the evil wizard Maldred with the help of the mysterious Chaos Dragon in the latest action-packed installment of this New York Times bestselling series perfect for newly independent readers!Pick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!The evil wizard Maldred has been turned into one hundred mini-Maldreds! Dragon Masters around the world are battling them, and it’s up to Drake, Worm, and their friends to stop Maldred once and for all. Drake, Rori, Bo, Ana, and their dragons travel to Goryeo to meet the Chaos Dragon Seong-Min and her Dragon Master Ji-Min. Seong-Min is the only dragon powerful enough to stop the chaos the Maldreds are causing! But Ji-Min warns that the Chaos Dragon is ve

Get ready to celebrate Lunar New Year in this delightful story.Ren and his family are preparing for the New Year celebrations – cooking a feast and tidying up. But when Ren accidentally rips apart his mum’s dragon costume for the New Year parade, he has to ask his neighbours for help. As they provide him with the materials he needs to fix the dragon, he learns all about Lunar New Year traditions around the world and soon they are all celebrating together with a festive feast. A heartfelt story from chef and food writer Lara Lee in her picture book debut, richly illustrated by Natelle Quek.

A fun and creative way to discover famous works of artA delightful draw-in activity book for artists of any age. Explore artworks by some of the world's most famous artists, with quirky facts and things to spot - then draw, doodle and colour in your own versions.Features 23 artworks by artists including Vincent van Gogh, Claude Monet, Edgar Degas, Berthe Morisot, Paul Gauguin and Rosa Bonheur. With internet links to find out more.Produced in association with the Musee d'Orsay, Paris.

Celebrate the generous love of extended families – and beards of all shapes and sizes! – in this playful and funny love letter to uncles and positive male role models."The book's unmistakable message about the many things that men (and boys) can and should be proud of being: playful, pretty, and powerful, all at once." Booklist (starred review)This highly original picture book for bedtime celebrates those less-immediate family members who kids may not live with, but who always show up and give their time, energy and love.Young Eli gets to spend a whole day with his eight adoring uncles – each with a different personality and unique, enviable beard! With lively text from an Emmy-nominated TV writer and bright, imaginative pictures from an award-winning illustrator, join Eli as he says his goodnights one by one after a busy day of treasured time together."A fun book to share with little ones. The illustrations and positive male role models are especially commendable." Inclusive Books for

Join Bluey and Bingo in this push-and-pull book and help them find all the critters! From witchetty grubs to butterflies, this interactive format is perfect for little Bluey fans. Slide the scroll bar, pull the tab and spin the wheel to discover what bugs are hiding in this book!“Hello, itchitty grubs!” Don’t miss these other awesome Bluey books:Bluey: A Big Pop-Up BookBluey: Outdoor Games: A Lift-the-Flap BookBluey: Toys: A Touch-and-Feel playbookBluey is an Emmy award-winning Australian children's television programme following the adventures of a loveable six-year-old Blue Heeler Puppy, Bluey and her family. It’s currently showing on Disney+, BBC iPlayer and CBeebies in the UK.Bluey enjoys exploring the world and using her imagination to turn everyday life into an amazing adventure. Join Bluey in this fun collection of story, activity and novelty books that celebrate play.

An inspirational guide to achieving fulfilment and finding purpose from Social Media's fastest growing angel investorDiscover the inspiring, must-read business book and #1 Sunday Times bestseller to help you achieve fulfilment and find purpose, from entrepreneur and investor Simon Squibb.'Simon loves dreams and he wants you to live yours. This book will stop you from giving up on your goals and start building the life you want' Jay Shetty, #1 New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author and host of the On Purpose podcast'Simon is making a real impact. If you're serious about becoming an entrepreneur, this book is a must read' Richard Branson'The book I recommend if you want to start or grow a business' Ali Abdaal, productivity expert and bestselling author of Feel-Good Productivity________________________________Find Your Passion. Love Your Work. Build a Richer Life.What's your dream? It's a simple question, but one which very few of us ever really think about.From early on, we a

Your dinosaur is so hungry it's begun to chew on the book. Quickly, find something for it to eat!Will it like a bunch of flowers? Or tennis balls? Iced donuts? Turn the wheel on each page to find out!This ingenious novelty book will provide lots of giggly fun, as readers turn the wheel to see different silly foods, along with the dinosaur's reaction.As you feed it, the dinosaur grows and grows, until at the end he doesn't even fit in the book any more!- Perfect for 2+- Easy to turn wheel- Silly foods for unstoppable giggles

This fascinating and funny comic book collection is the perfect introduction to the world of the ancient Romans.Including six mythical tales retold in comic strips, readers will learn about the founding of Rome in 'Romulus and Remus', meet a callous cyclops in 'Polyphemus and Ulysses', and much more. Each myth is told in engaging modern language, which is easy for children to understand yet still retains the humour and intrigue of the original tales.As you journey back through ancient Rome, you'll meet an amazing array of mythical creatures and glorious gods, whilst non-fiction spreads will help you learn more about gruesome gladiators, amazing armies, evil emperors and the epic Roman empire.With bright and bold illustrations by Laurie Avon, this retelling of the Roman myths will educate and entertain readers of all ages.

In DOG MAN: BIG JIM BEGINS, discover the origin of our beloved characters from the Dog Man series as they join forces to stop the Space Cuties from destroying the city. Will the past predict the future for Dog Man and his friends? Will goodness and bravery prevail? Can anything happen if you truly believe?Get ready for another unforgettable book in the #1 worldwide bestselling series from acclaimed graphic novelist and award-winning illustrator Dav Pilkey. AND coming soon, the Dog Man movie from DreamWorks Animation and Universal Pictures!For more heartfelt and humorous adventures, join Flippy and Li'l Petey in the Cat Kid Comic Club series. Have fun with creativity with the official coloring book, Dog Man with Love. And don't forget about the series that started it all: Captain Underpants!

A poignant and ultimately uplifting picture book based on a true story of an escape from a convoy to Auschwitz.“Get through one day and then on to the next. One day at a time. One day after another.” Eugène Handschuh was a Jewish member of the Resistance in occupied Paris. After he was captured by the Nazis, he was placed on a convoy to Auschwitz. Against all the odds, with the help of strangers and fellow members of the Resistance, Eugène and his father escaped the convoy and survived – when so many others did not. Former Children's Laureate Michael Rosen was inspired to tell this story after discovering his father’s uncle and aunt were on the same convoy as Eugène, but never returned. With powerful illustrations from Benjamin Phillips, whose work has been shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal for Illustration, this sensitive true-story picture book reminds us of the best of people, in the worst of times.

本書是一本全面介紹HTML5、CSS3和Javascript Web前端開發的指南，共有11個單元，內容涵蓋Web前端開發的基礎知識和相關技術。其中，單元1介紹Web前端開發基礎，單元2～4介紹HTML5的基礎知識、排版和交互控件等，單元5～8深入講解CSS3的基礎知識、排版屬性、佈局屬性、動畫等，單元9～11介紹JavaScript的基本語法和DOM操作以及對象等。本書注重理論與實踐相結合，提供了大量的示例代碼和練習題，以幫助讀者鞏固所學的知識。

本書從實用的角度出發，面向初學者，詳細講解HTML、CSS、JavaScript、jQuery和Vue框架的基本語法和設計技巧，由淺入深地引導讀者快速掌握前端開發的基礎知識和實用技能。全書共8章。第1章介紹Web相關概念；第2章介紹HTML基礎；第3章介紹CSS基礎；第4章介紹HTML5和CSS3的新增特性和用法；第5章介紹JavaScript基礎；第6章介紹jQuery應用；第7章介紹Vue基礎；第8章介紹Vue高級應用。書中包含大量應用實例及相應的運行效果圖。所有章節均附有貫穿全書的綜合案例及習題，還提供核心知識點的視頻教學資源以及全部實例的源碼，方便讀者學習和掌握前端開發技術。本書知識全面，案例豐富，結構嚴謹，通俗易懂。適合作為高等學校計算機、軟件工程等相關專業的教材或教學參考書，也可以作為前端開發人員的學習參考資料。

本書全面深入地介紹了前端開發的核心技術和最新進展，通過詳細的講解和豐富的實例，覆蓋了從基礎HTML到複雜的前端框架Vue 3.0的應用。本書分為三大部分共10章，系統地介紹了從基礎的HTML到複雜的前端框架Vue 3.0的應用技巧。教材的第一部分主要圍繞前端開發的基礎技術，包括HTML的結構與元素，CSS的選擇器、盒模型和佈局設計，及JavaScript基礎語法和DOM操作等，使讀者能夠掌握製作動態交互網頁的能力。第二部分則專注於介紹Vue框架的核心概念和實際應用，詳細講解了ES6的新特性如模板字符串和解構賦值，Vue的響應式原理，組件化開發，以及如何使用Vue Router進行頁面應用開發。 在最後階段，以一個綜合性的在線商城項目為例，詳細介紹了頁面布局、路由管理、Axios讀取模擬數據以及處理複雜業務邏輯的方法和技巧。

本書以實戰為核心，系統、全面地介紹了使用Node.js進行Web應用開發的相關知識。全書共14章，內容包括初識Node.js、JavaScript基礎、Node.js基礎、異步編程與包管理、http模塊、Web開發中的模板引擎、Node.js中的文件操作、express模塊、MySQL數據庫、Express框架、socket.io模塊、MongoDB數據庫、綜合項目：全棧開發博客網、綜合項目：網絡版五子棋。本書所有知識都結合具體實例進行介紹，力求詳略得當，可使讀者快速掌握Node.js開發的方法。同時，前12章均設計了上機指導實驗，供讀者實踐練習。近年來，AIGC技術高速發展，成為各行各業高質量發展和生產效率提升的重要推動力。本書將AIGC技術融入理論學習、程序編寫、複雜系統開發等環節，幫助讀者提升編程效率。本書可作為應用型本科計算機專業、軟件工程專業和高職軟件及相關專業的教材，也可作為網站開發愛好者及初、中級Node.js開發人員的參考書。

本書依據國務院印發的《國家職業教育改革實施方案》的要求，結合職業院校學生的培養目標，採用項目任務體例形式，系統地介紹電子商務網站建設與網頁設計知識，共分為8個項目，主要內容包括：構建電子商務網站，使用Dreamweaver添加網頁元素，使用CSS美化網頁，使用DIV+CSS佈局網頁，使用行為和表單創建網頁特效，使用Animate製作網頁廣告動畫，使用JavaScript實現網頁交互特效，以及電子商務網站建設案例：搭建家具商城網站等。 本書深入淺出，案例豐富，既可作為職業院校電子商務、計算機等相關專業的教材，也可作為網站建設技術人員、網站管理人員及信息技術愛好者的參考書。

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本書是一本全面系統的TypeScript學習指南，旨在為有JavaScript基礎的開發者提供深入掌握TypeScript的知識和實踐技能。從安裝到調試，從基礎類型到高級類型編程，本書通過理論講解和完整的代碼示例，幫助讀者掌握TypeScript 的核心特性，並在開發中靈活應用。全書共8章：第1章介紹TypeScript的安裝與基礎使用，包括編寫與調試第1段代碼；第2章探討類型基礎，涵蓋常用的基礎類型與函數類型；第3章深入類型進階，講解類型縮窄、聯合類型高級特性；第4章聚焦類的使用與設計；第5章講解泛型的多種應用；第6章討論模塊、類型聲明與裝飾器等更複雜的主題；第7章探索類型編程的技巧，例如重新構造與遞歸類型；第8章詳盡解析TypeScript配置文件，為成為TypeScript專家奠定基礎。本書結合作者多年的開發經驗，以實用性為導向，配備大量完整的代碼示例與項目案例。本書適合初學者入門，精心設計的案例對於工作多年的開發者也有參考價值。本書配套教學課件（PPT）和視頻講解，可作為高等院校和培訓機構相關專業的教材。

《圖解算法入門：一本書掌握算法要點與訣竅》以直觀的圖解方式，系統講解了算法的基本概念、常用數據結構和典型算法實現，幫助讀者建立起清晰的算法思維框架。全書內容分為兩大部分：基礎知識篇和算法篇。基礎知識篇涵蓋變量、數組、數據結構等編程基礎；算法篇詳細解析遞歸、排序等核心算法，並通過大量插圖和生活化案例(如找零錢、漢諾塔謎題等)將抽象概念具象化，極大降低了理解難度。書中還提供了JavaScript示例程序，讀者無需搭建複雜環境，通過瀏覽器即可動手實踐，增強學習體驗。本書突出特點是“圖解+實戰”，幾乎每個算法都配有步驟圖示和偽代碼分析，避免純文字描述的枯燥，讓讀者在視覺化過程中輕鬆掌握算法的本質與應用場景。無論是希望入門編程的讀者，還是想要鞏固算法基礎的學習者，都能從中獲得扎實的知識儲備和解決實際問題的能力。本書適合編程初學者、學生以及對算法感興趣的讀者閱讀學習。

Push and pull the sliders to move the story along in this interactive Pip and Posy board book illustrated by Axel Scheffler!A board book version of the classic story, join Pip and Posy having fun at the beach, where they meet Zac! But when a seagull steals Zac's ice cream, poor Zac is very upset indeed . . .Read the story and then push and pull the sliders to watch the scenes change and help Pip, Posy and Zac play together!A heartwarming and interactive storybook with five big sliders - perfect for little hands!Discover more charming Pip and Posy stories:Pip and Posy: The New Friend (storybook)Pip and Posy: Where Are You? On the Farm (felt flap book)Pip and Posy's Big Book of Words (chunky lift-the-flap book)Pip and Posy: My First Memory Game: Time for Bed (with sliders and puzzles to solve)

本書面向不具備或具備基本編程能力的Java學習者，系統講解Java框架的基礎知識及主流框架開發技術，採用“Java基礎→基礎夯實→框架精講”的漸進式教學路徑。全書通過?分層遞進的知識框架?設計，幫助讀者從Java核心語法快速過渡到企業級開發場景，注重多框架協作開發能力的培養?。?第1～4章?聚焦Java核心語法精要，涵蓋?接口設計、注解機制與反射原理?，通過典型設計模式案例剖析，強化面向對象及接口的編程思想。第5章系統梳理HTML/CSS佈局、JavaScript交互實現等視圖層技術，為框架學習奠定基礎?。第6～9章詳解MVC分層架構原理，通過表單驗證、攔截器配置等案例展現請求處理機制，對比傳統Servlet開發突顯框架優勢?。深度解析IoC容器依賴注入與AOP切面編程，結合XML/注解雙配置模式演示Bean生命週期管理，銜接Spring MVC實現RESTful API開發?。剖析SQL映射配置與動態語句生成，對比JDBC原生操作展示ORM效率提升，集成Spring實現事務管理與多數據源切換?。 本書可作為高校計算機專業的本科生和研究生的相關課程教材，也可作為從事Java開發人員的參考書，兼顧理論深度與實踐指導性，助力讀者快速構建企業級應用開發能力?。

Build, explore, and crochet 20 crafts inspired by the expansive world ofMinecraft!Minecraft: The Official Crochet Bookbrings the adventuring and creative elements of Minecraft out of the game and into your home! With a collection of 20 official patterns and full-color photography for wearable art (hats, scarves, blankets), decor, and amigurumi, this book features projects and patterns for every skill level, and a wide range of stitches and techniques featuring yarn expertly matched to the colorful world ofMinecraft.This deluxe, hardcover book ofMinecraftcrochet patterns and instructions gives players the chance to craft and create items inspired by iconic skins, mobs, weapons, and blocks in this playful and popular style.Minecraftis not just a game—it’s now a part of your home!PERFECT FOR EVERY SKILL LEVEL:These easy to follow, step-by-step instructions with charts and schematics will help you successfully craft items based on your favorite skins and mobs, such as Alex, Steve, and many

In this heartwarming celebration of family and faith, join Haneen and her Momma as they celebrate Eid and the end of Ramadan with prayers made on a rainy day. Haneen's Momma says that during Ramadan raindrops bring blessings and answer prayers. As they travel through the streets on a slow bus ride, rain drips down the window, and Haneen prays for new shoes and bright dresses--gifts she really, really wants to receive for Eid. When they arrive at the masjid, Haneen makes Eid cards with the twins, Safa and Marwa, helps give out dates and water and spread tarps for dinner, and whispers duas--and, as she does, she begins to wish for something different. Something she wants more than anything. After all, the most precious gifts are not shoes and dresses, but the kindness of friends and the magic of faith. And, of course, the love of your Momma.