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The Day the Tide Went Away
Mina leaned close. “Jun! A sea star!”
“Look with your eyes first,” said Jun. “It’s holding on tight.” Mina tucked her hands behind her back. “I can be gentle,” she whispered, and Mama smiled.
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Mina leaned close. “Jun! A sea star!”
“Look with your eyes first,” said Jun. “It’s holding on tight.” Mina tucked her hands behind her back. “I can be gentle,” she whispered, and Mama smiled.