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Gr 1–4—A seemingly simple story that speaks to the importance of water conservation. Water day is a joyous occasion in a little girl's Cuban neighborhood. The good news is spread by word of mouth; everyone is excited to have fresh water to slake the thirst of people, animals, and trees. The narrator's great-grandmother remembers a time when it rained all of the time, filling water jugs to the brim. But due to environmental and human-made changes, the community only has access to fresh water every five days. They have to boil the ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More