by Eve Bunting (Author), Ronald Himler (Illustrator)
In this heartwarming story about family and multigenerational relationships, a Mexican-American boy and his grandfather, who struggles to speak English and find work, reconnect through gardening.
Francisco, a young Mexican-American boy, doesn't know how to connect with his grandfather who doesn't doesn't speak English. But when the opportunity to help his grandfather find a job comes along, Francisco helps his grandfather learn about gardening. They get to learn about gardening, and each other, along the way.
Number of Pages: 32
Dimensions: 0.1 x 8.6 x 9.6 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: April 14, 1997
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Day's Work
Interest Level: Lower Grades, K-3
Reading Level: 2.7
Point Value: 0.5
