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Gr 2–4—Leif, a young city boy, loves houseplants. He fills his room, located above his family's café, with a lush jungle of hoyas, ivies, spider plants, and palms. His mom and dad have a laissez-faire attitude, letting the greenery take over until Leif, who has black straight hair and light skin, finds he can no longer locate his belongings—or even his pet turtle—in the crowded, verdant space. Leif's solution is to trim his plants, but rather than discarding the cutt...Log In or Sign Up to Read More