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A Day's Work

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Publisher Comments:

"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.

Synopsis:

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.

About the Author

Ronald Himler is the illustrator of several successful picure books for Clarion, including TRAIN TO SOMEWHERE, FLY AWAY HOME, and THE WALL. Mr. Himler studied at the Cleveland Institute of Art, the Cranbrook Academy of Art in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, and New York University. He lives in Tucson, Arizona.Storytelling and the magic of words have always been important to Eve Bunting. She grew up in Northern Ireland, where storytelling is a tradition, and came to America as a young mother. Eve writes every day and her ideas come from what excites and interests her. She has the unique ability to address contemporary social issues, from homelessness to illiteracy, in a sensitive manner, and at the same time to explore the dynamics of family relationships. Eve Bunting is the author of more than 200 beloved books for young people, from preschoolers to teenagers. Among her many popular picture books for Clarion are THE WALL, FLY AWAY HOME, and TRAIN TO SOMEWHERE. Ms. Bunting lives in Pasadena, California.

Product Details

ISBN:
9780395845189
Author:
Himler, Ronald
Author:
Himler, Ronald
Publisher:
Sandpiper
Location:
New York :
Subject:
Fiction
Subject:
Children's 4-8 - Picturebooks
Subject:
Mexican americans
Subject:
Family - Multigenerational
Subject:
Grandparents
Subject:
Social Situations - Values
Subject:
Ethnic - Hispanic & Latino
Subject:
Honesty
Subject:
Honesty -- Fiction.
Subject:
People & Places - United States - Hispanic/Latino
Subject:
Social Issues - Values
Subject:
General Juvenile Fiction
Subject:
Children s-General
Copyright:
Edition Description:
Trade Paper
Publication Date:
January 1994
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
Children/juvenile
Language:
English
Illustrations:
, Y
Pages:
32
Dimensions:
8.60x9.60x.10 in. .30 lbs.
Age Level:
05-08

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