A Day's Work
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$759
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1994 · Est. 13 min read-aloud

A Day's Work

Written by Eve Bunting · Illustrated by Ronald Himler

A boy and his grandfather bond through gardening, bridging language and generational gaps.

4.8/7 Bookroo expert·4.2/5 Goodreads · 831 ratings
32 pages· 1,628 words· Est. 13 min read-aloud· 560L
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Bookroo's summary

Francisco, a young Mexican-American boy, struggles to connect with his grandfather, who can't speak English. When Francisco helps him find work, they embark on a gardening journey, discovering shared wisdom and deepening their bond. Can they overcome language barriers and learn from each other? This touching tale explores family ties and the power of unspoken understanding.

From the publisher

When Francisco, a young Mexican American boy, tries to help his grandfather find work, he discovers that even though the old man cannot speak English, he has something even more valuable to teach Francisco.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Words
1,628
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
560L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.7
F&P level
~N
Scholastic level
O
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
59580
Publication
Published
April 1, 1997
First published
January 1, 1994
Publisher
Clarion Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780395845189
LCCN
93038357
OCLC
60164832

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