This painting called “Sandía/Watermelon” shows a family eating and talking together. It was painted in 1986 by Carmen Lomas Garza.
I tell my grandchildren that sometimes I miss living near the river. But then I tell them that I like living in the city. I am near my family. I am happy when my family is all together.
Before You Move On
1.Make Comparisons How is the author’s house today different from her parents’ house?
2.Main Idea and Details How does the author feel about her family?