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K-Gr 2—This gentle story, informative and appealing in equal measure, celebrates a loving tradition that links family and friends across great distances. Filipina American Bea is excited to make a balikbayan box, or care package, for her family in the Philippines. She begins by selecting a large cardboard box, earlier the fertile setting for her creative play. With the help of her parents and grandmother, she carefully selects food, clothing, and other goods to send. After a long wait, she connects with her grate...Log In or Sign Up to Read More