Going Home

by Eve Bunting Illustrated by David Diaz

Although a Mexican family comes to the United States to work as farm laborers so that their children will have opportunities, the parents still consider Mexico their home.

Ages: 3, 6, 8, 4, 7, 5
Interest Level: Grades PreK - 3
Grade Level Equivalent: 5.4
Lexile Measure: 480L
DRA: 24
Guided Reading: K
Publisher: Joanna Cotler Books
Number of Pages: 32
Genre: General Fiction, Multicultural

About the Author and Illustrator

Eve Bunting The author of more than 100 books for young readers, Eve Bunting was born in the small village of Maghera in Northern Ireland. Her numerous awards and honors include the Golden Kite Award from the Society of Children's Book Writers, the PEN Los Angeles Center Literary Award for Special Achievement in Children's Literature, and the Edgar, given by the Mystery Writers of America.

David Diaz Acclaimed artist David Diaz has been an illustrator and graphicdesigner for more than 20 years, and is recognized for his dynamicwork in national publications, popular products, and literaryworks for children and adults alike.