num_pages: 32
description: 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.
language: English
title: A Day's Work
titlecomplete: A Day's Work
genres: Cultural, Fiction, Family, Picture Books, Social Justice, School, Poverty, Childrens, Realistic Fiction, Historical Fiction
ratings_count: 795
publisher: Clarion Books