I had to have this book as soon as I saw the cover. I am a big gardener and have always been fascinated by Japanese gardens, even though my gardening style is a bit different.
But this book is about so much more than gardening – it is a book about saying good-bye, accepting the difficulties that life brings, and figuring out what you can do to make a difference.
When I read this book to teachers, the room filled with tears. Many of us have lost a loved one, moved from a beloved home, or watched someone we love, grow old. When these life events happen, there are many feelings, and this story is about Mayumi’s loss of a family home and a special garden.
Readers see Mayumi’s attempts to keep things the same.
Readers experience Mayumi’s anger.
Readers also see how Mayumi finds a way to capture memories of the garden and share her love with Ojiichan.
This is a book to tuck away for just the right moment or share with a child who needs comfort.
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Happy Reading, Everyone!
