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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.
32 pages· 1,628 words· Est. 13 min read-aloud
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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
What readers & critics say
Reviews
4.8
out of 7
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The fine print
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
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