--- product_id: 4908205 title: "A Day's Work" brand: "eve buntingronald himler" price: "£8.79" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/4908205-a-days-work store_origin: GB region: Great Britain --- # A Day's Work **Brand:** eve buntingronald himler **Price:** £8.79 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** A Day's Work by eve buntingronald himler - **How much does it cost?** £8.79 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/4908205-a-days-work) ## Best For - eve buntingronald himler enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted eve buntingronald himler brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![A Day's Work - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41KrGB1LfkL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautiful intergenerational story of honesty, integrity, and hard work *by C***E on Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2020* When I began to research books to include on my honesty booklist, I came across A Day's Work by Eve Bunting, in lots of my research. Though I generally try to get books from the library before I buy them, neither our school nor local library had this in its collection. I figured anything written by Bunting would be a safe bet to buy sight-unseen, so I scrounged around online to find a way to get this one anyway. And y'all, I am SO glad that we own this important book.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Covering honesty, immigration, language barriers, intergenerational relationships, and more, you can read this one over and over and over again with a different takeaway every time! In A Day's Work, Francisco is trying to help his grandfather, who just moved to California two days ago and speaks no English, find work for a day. Discouraged about their chances, Francisco tells a potential employer that his grandfather is "a fine gardener," though he's actually a carpenter with little to no gardening experience. Francisco feels confident that his lie has worked. But when the boss comes back to check on them, rather than being pleased, he's angry... They've pulled out all the flowers and left the weeds!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Angry at first, Abuelo quickly gains his control and an understanding of Francisco's lie and instructs Francisco to let the boss know that they will come back tomorrow and fix the problem that they've caused. Though Francisco is reluctant to give up another weekend day to work, Abuelo reminds him that "it is the price of the lie."⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀And this is the beauty of this book. The price of a lie... What a powerful lesson for a child to learn. Our lies always have prices, even though we may think we've gotten away with them initially. Ben is willing to continue to work with Abuelo, because of his integrity. Because he already knows the important things... The importance of honesty, of hard work, of making our wrongs right.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Do you have a favorite Eve Bunting book? We also love One Green Apple, Night Tree, and Yard Sale. You can bet I've put in a request to our local library system to add this to its collection! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Beautifully Moving, Compassionate Glimpse into a Day Laborer's World *by S***Z on Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2010* On Saturday morning, young Francisco waits with his abuelo (grandfather) with other day laborers, hoping for a day's work. In order to persuade a potential employer to choose them, Francisco claims his grandfather is a gardener, even though he is actually a carpenter. It is only at the end of the day that the lie is found out. Then Abuelo shows Francisco the value of integrity, admonishing, "We do not lie for work," and taking steps to make restitution.Bunting's understated text, written from the child's perspective, expresses the raw desperation that the most poverty-stricken people experience daily, helping the reader understand why Francisco would tell such a lie. But his grandfather's personal honor proves that, regardless of circumstances, even the lowest labor carries dignity and worth when it is carried out with self-respect.This is a serious story, and even illustrated with Himler's wonderful paintings it retains a somber mood that might not draw readers in as easily as more lighthearted books. But it provides a vital, sympathetic glimpse into the world of immigrant day laborers while demonstrating the moral importance of honesty. It's a beautifully moving book which will help cultivate love and compassion for others. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Darling story and great morals taught! *by A***R on Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2019* Such a cute book! Very awesome lesson to the child about good work ethic and honesty! The boy and his grandfather are looking for work in America and they go to help a gardening company. The boy lies that his grandfather (who doesn’t speak any English) is a master gardener so they get taken on for the day. They end up not doing the job right and it’s so darling what the grandpa does to make amends! --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/4908205-a-days-work](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/4908205-a-days-work) --- *Product available on Desertcart Great Britain* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-04-23*