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PreS-Gr 2—When Mayumi is born, her grandfather creates a traditional Japanese rock garden for her to enjoy during her bicultural family's summertime visits to Japan. Over time, he teaches her how to tend the intricate landscape and rake the sand into pleasing patterns. As Mayumi grows, her aging grandfather becomes unable to care for his home and the family is faced with the reality that he will have to move to more suitable accommodations. At first, this unwelcome change angers Mayumi. Any reader who has had t...Log In or Sign Up to Read More