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Clarion Books, 1997-14-04

Day's Work

Day's Work

Eve Bunting, Author

Ronald Himler, Illustrator

Paperback

9780395845189

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"The family drama captures that universal immigrant experience in which the child must help the adult interpret the new world, while the wise adult still has much to teach the child about enduring values".--"ALA Booklist". An "American Bookseller" "Pick of the Lists". Illustrations.
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When a boy tells a lie to help his grandfather get work, what unfolds is both redemptive and instructive. This quietly powerful story invites reflection on the value of honesty, dignity, and intergenerational relationships.

Keywords and Themes: Character • Choices • Diversity & Multicultural • Family • Generosity • Growth • Hispanic & Latino • Historical • Honesty • Integrity • Juvenile Fiction • Multigenerational • Redemption • Respect • Responsibility • Social Themes • United States - General • Values & Virtues

Readability • 2.9

Age Range • 4-7

Pages • 32

Subjects • Mexican Americans • Grandfathers • Work • Honesty

Categories • Juvenile Fiction | Hispanic & Latino • Juvenile Fiction | Family | Multigenerational • Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Values & Virtues • Juvenile Fiction | Diversity & Multicultural • Juvenile Fiction | Historical | United States - General

Francisco, a young Mexican-American boy, helps his grandfather find work as a gardener, even though the old man cannot speak English and knows nothing about gardening. "Bunting perfectly captures the intergenerational love and respect shared by these two characters and the man's strong sense of honesty and integrity. Himler's softly colored illustrations reflect the feelings of the characters and setting." -- School Library Journal
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