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Un día de pesca (¡Arriba la Lectura! Level B #21)
by Alan Rubin Barbara HerzfeldNIMAC-sourced textbook <p><p> ¿Por qué esta niña necesita un sombrero, un chaleco y una lombriz?
Un día y una noche en el desierto (¡Arriba la Lectura!, Read Aloud Module 9 #3)
by Caroline ArnoldNIMAC-sourced textbook
Un gran día (¡Arriba la Lectura! Level C #46)
by Daniel Jacobs Donna CataneseNIMAC-sourced textbook <p><p> Osito quiere hacer muchas cosas. ¡Hoy es un gran día!
Un graznido en español
by Gabriella AldemanMax encuentra su voz en español con la ayuda de Lorito, el parlanchín loro de su abuela, en este dulce y conmovedor libro ilustrado.Max finds his Spanish-speaking voice with the help of his abuela's pet, Lorito, a talkative parrot, in this sweet and heartwarming picture book.Max no tiene confianza en su español, especialmente en pronunciar las erres, y sus primos siempre se burlan de él por ello. Pero le encanta pasar los fines de semana horneando con su abuela, quien habla español, mientras Lorito, el loro, ayuda a traducir. Pero cuando Lorito desaparece por un día, Max y Abuela deben descubrir cómo comunicarse. El español de Max no tiene que ser perfecto, y Abuela puede tratar de hablar un poco de inglés. ¡Lo importante es intentarlo!Max isn't confident with his Spanish, especially rolling his Rs, and his cousins always tease him about it. But he loves spending weekends baking with his Spanish-speaking abuela, while Lorito the parrot helps translate. But when Lorito disappears for a day, Max and Abuela must figure out how to communicate. Max's Spanish doesn&’t have to be perfect, and Abuela can attempt a little English. Trying is what counts!
Un mapa de mi barrio (¡Arriba la Lectura! Big Book Unit 1 #3)
by Jennifer BoothroydNIMAC-sourced textbook
Un mar de bendiciones (¡Arriba la Lectura! Read Aloud Module 3 #3)
by Kabir Sehgal Surishtha Sehgal Jing TsongNIMAC-sourced textbook
Un mundo nuevo: (When This World Was New)
by Danilo FigueredoIn Spanish. Un mundo nuevo brings us a gentle and uplifting story of coming to America.It was Danilito's first day in America. He and his parents have just made a long, exhausting move from the Caribbean to New York City. The ocean and the palm trees he is familiar with are now replaced by tall buildings and crowded streets. Danilito is scared. He has heard that some Americans are not friendly to foreigners. In addition, he does not speak any English. His parents have worries, too. They will have to find new jobs, a new home, and adjust to the new surroundings. This was going to be their first cold winter. Danilito's worries disappear the next morning when he wakes up and Papa leads him on a magical trip of discovery. Translated from When This World Was New, Un mondo nuevo brings us a gentle and uplifting story of coming to America.
Un plato de esperanza (A Plate of Hope Spanish Edition): La inspiradora historia del chef José Andrés y World Central Kitchen
by Erin FrankelUn conmovedor libro biográfico sobre el chef José Andrés, quien, junto con su organización World Central Kitchen, seguramente inspirará a los niños a ayudar en sus propias comunidades.El amor de José Andrés por la cocina comenzó cuando era un niño en España, mientras recogía la leña para hacer el fuego que cocinaría la paella perfecta. A José le encantaba cada aspecto: el chisporroteo del aceite de oliva, los montones de vegetales frescos picados, y el olor del azafrán. Cuando se fue de casa, se dio cuenta de que quería contar historias con comida. Y lograría contarlas, creando magia con las semillas de tomates y granadas, con almendras y queso. Sus sueños crecieron hasta que eran tan grandes como las estrellas en el cielo. Pensó: nadie debería pasar hambre. Quiero ayudar a alimentar al mundo. Y así nació World Central Kitchen.Desde el terremoto en Haití hasta la guerra en Ucrania y la pandemia de Covid, José y su equipo en World Central Kitchen han estado en primera línea, sirviendo más de 200 millones de comidas y brindando consuelo y esperanza en los momentos más oscuros.Con un texto lírico e impresionantes ilustraciones, aquí hay una biografía ilustrada sobre un chef y humanitario de renombre mundial que seguramente inspirará a una nueva generación de ayudantes comunitarios.A moving picture book biography about chef José Andrés, who, along with his World Central Kitchen organization, is sure to inspire kids to help out in their own communities.José Andrés&’s love of cooking began as a young boy in Spain as he gathered the wood to make the fire that would cook the paella just right. José loved everything about it: the sizzling olive oil, the mounds of chopped vegetables, and the smell of saffron. When he left home, he realized he wanted to tell stories with food. And tell them he did, creating magic with the seeds of ripe tomatoes and pomegranates and cheese. His dreams grew until they were as big as the stars in the sky. He thought, No one should ever go hungry. I want to help feed the world-- and World Central Kitchen was born.From the earthquake in Haiti to the war in Ukraine and the Covid pandemic, José and his team at World Central Kitchen have been at the frontlines, serving more than 200 million meals and counting, and bringing comfort and hope in the darkest times.With a lyrical text and stunning illustrations, here is a picture book biography about a world-renowned humanitarian and chef that&’s sure to inspire a new generation of community helpers.
Un poco de hogar (¡Arriba la Lectura! Read Aloud Module 3 #Book 4)
by Jeri Watts Hyewon YumNIMAC-sourced textbook
Un regalo para papá (¡Arriba la Lectura! Level D #63)
by Elsie Nelley Elise HurstNIMAC-sourced textbook <p><p> Manu y su mamá están en la tienda de juguetes. El juguete que buscan no es para Manu. ¿Para quién será?
Un-Wanted (Bumble and Queen)
by Kashelle GourleyAll is well in one dog's life until he must investigate a mysterious, unwanted visitor who keeps intruding his house in this hilarious companion to I'm Not Missing.I don't want to sound paranoid, but I swear something's been watching me.After his adventure running away, life has been going wonderfully for Bumble the dog since coming home. Well, at least it was, until some strange things start to happen. Hairballs litter the house, scratch marks are appearing everywhere, and Bumble is sure someone's been watching his every move. Who could this mysterious intruder be?Find out in this hilarious picture book by the author/illustrator team that brought you Poe and Lars and I'm Not Missing!
UnBEElievables: Honeybee Poems and Paintings
by Douglas FlorianThis book is a collection of poems and fabulous paintings describing the anatomy, the habits and the life of bees.
Una casa para un conejito (Little Golden Book)
by Garth Williams Margaret BrownUna casa para un conejito, la edición en español de Home for a Bunny—la entrañable historia de un conejito en busca de un hogar—brinda la oportunidad a más de 37 millones de hispanohablantes que residen en Estados Unidos de disfrutar de la maravillosa experiencia de leer este clásico Little Golden Book. Traducida al español por Teresa Mlawer, una de las figuras más respetadas del mundo editorial hispano, esta historia clásica será el regalo perfecto, a un precio muy razonable, de Pascua o de bienvenida para el bebé.
Una clase feliz (¡Arriba la Lectura!, Big Book Unit 2 #1)
by Charnan Simon Rebecca ThornburghNIMAC-sourced textbook
Una gran familia
by Elisenda Roca¡Hola! Soy Violeta. Tengo un perro travieso que se llama Cepillo. Con mis amigos y amigas estamos preparando una fiesta en el barrio. Aquí viven familias muy distintas. Pero hay una cosa que nos hace iguales: todos nos ayudamos y nos queremos. Somos una gran familia. ¿Nos acompañas? <p><p> Por cierto, ¿habéis visto dónde se ha escondido Cepillo?
Una luna junto a la laguna (¡Arriba la Lectura!, Read Aloud Module 7 #1)
by Adela Basch Alberto PezNIMAC-sourced textbook
Una pila de alpacas (A Stack of Alpacas)
by Matt CosgroveSmashing and splashing! Jumping and thumping! Macca is looking after his nieces and nephew and they are nothing but TROUBLE! Can Uncle Macca rein in this unruly trio?Macca es una alpaca a la que le encantan las siestas y los gorros de fiesta. ¿Podrá Macca cuidar de sus revoltosos sobrinos durante toda una tarde? ¡Vamos a averiguarlo!Macca is an alpaca who loves silly caps and taking naps. But can Macca take care of his rambunctious nieces and nephew for an entire afternoon? Let's find out!
Unbound: The Life and Art of Judith Scott
by Melissa Sweet Brie Spangler Joyce ScottA moving and powerful introduction to the life and art of renowned artist, Judith Scott, as told by her twin sister, Joyce Scott and illustrated by Caldecott Honor artist, Melissa Sweet.Judith Scott was born with Down syndrome. She was deaf, and never learned to speak. She was also a talented artist. Judith was institutionalized until her sister Joyce reunited with her and enrolled her in an art class. Judith went on to become an artist of renown with her work displayed in museums and galleries around the world.Poignantly told by Joyce Scott in collaboration with Brie Spangler and Melissa Sweet and beautifully illustrated by Caldecott Honor artist, Melissa Sweet, Unbound is inspiring and warm, showing us that we can soar beyond our perceived limitations and accomplish something extraordinary.
Uncle Bobby's Wedding (Uncle Bobby)
by Sarah S. BrannenChloe's favorite uncle is getting married, and she's not happy about it. But after a magical day with Uncle Bobby and his boyfriend, Jamie, Chloe realizes she's not losing an uncle, but gaining one. Selected by Kirkus Reviews as one of the best picture books of 2020 and by the American Library Association as a 2021 Rainbow Book List title, celebrate family with this gorgeous picture book.Featured on Bank Street's Best Books of the Year list."A joyous, heartwarming, sweet-and essential-update." Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW"Those we love, [Soto] and Brannen show, needn't change just because they love someone else, too-there's plenty of room in the human heart." Publishers Weekly"A large-hearted affirmation of society's newest kind of wedding." Booklist "Valiant, valid, validating, valuable." Gregory Maguire, author of Wicked"With warm, richly colored, and expressive illustrations by Lucia Soto, the book, published in partnership with GLAAD, serves as a gentle and welcome celebration of the different shapes love and family can take." Boston Globe When Chloe's favorite uncle announces that he's getting married, everyone is excited. Everyone except Chloe, that is. What if Uncle Bobby no longer has time for picnics, swimming, or flying kites? Chloe just wants to keep having fun with her favorite uncle, but she's afraid everything is going to change. Can Uncle Bobby and his boyfriend Jamie show Chloe that when it comes to family, the more the merrier? In this inspiring, love-filled story, Chloe learns that she's not losing an uncle . . . she's gaining one. Originally published in 2008 and re-imagined in 2020, Uncle Bobby's Wedding is one of the most important picture books to center the lives of LGBTQ families. In 2025, Uncle Bobby's Wedding was featured prominently in the controversial and often criticized Supreme Court of the United States case, Mahmoud v. Taylor, where this charming story about a girl and her favorite doting uncle made huge waves.Produced in partnership with GLAAD, Uncle Bobby's Wedding is a loving celebration of a caring and thoughtful family who help a child realize that change can be good.
Uncle Elephant (I Can Read Level 2)
by Arnold LobelA little elephant visits his Uncle Elephant, who makes wishes come true, tells amazing stories, and even trumpets the dawn!
Uncle Elephant (I Can Read Level 2)
by Arnold LobelAnother sweet, classic bedtime tale from Arnold Lobel, the beloved author and illustrator of the Newbery Honor and Caldecott Honor award-winning Frog and Toad books.While his mother and father are away, a little elephant goes to visit his uncle. And what a time they have! Uncle Elephant makes wishes come true, tells amazing stories, and trumpets the dawn. The visit is perfect, except for one thing—it ends much too soon.This Level Two I Can Read is geared toward kids who read on their own but still need a little help.The classic Frog and Toad stories by Arnold Lobel have won numerous awards and honors, including a Newbery Honor, a Caldecott Honor, ALA Notable Children’s Book, Fanfare Honor List (Horn Book), School Library Journal Best Children’s Book, and Library of Congress Children’s Book.
Uncle Jed's Barber Shop
by Margaree King MitchellCoretta Scott King Award winner A young girl&’s beloved uncle is a talented barber without a shop who never gives up on his dream in this richly illustrated, stirring picture book.Everyone has a favorite relative. For Sarah Jean, it&’s her Uncle Jed. Living in the segregated South of the 1920s, where most people are sharecroppers, Uncle Jed is the only black barber in the county and has to travel all over the county to cut his customers&’ hair. He lives for the day when he could open his very own barbershop. But there are a lot of setbacks along the way. Will Uncle Jed ever be able to open a shiny new shop?
Uncle John's City Garden
by Bernette FordHow does this city garden grow? With help from L&’il Sissy and her siblings--and love, love, love! A celebration of nature, family, and food.Visiting the city from her home in the suburbs, an African American girl sees how a few packets of seeds, some helping hands, and hard work transform an empty lot in a housing project into a magical place where vegetables grow and family gathers. It&’s the magic of nature in the heart of the city! Bernette Ford&’s autobiographical story is a loving glimpse at a girl, her siblings, and her uncle, and their shared passion for farming. L&’l Sissy&’s fascination with measurement, comparison, and estimation introduces children to STEM concepts. And the progress of Uncle John&’s garden introduces readers to the life cycle of plants. Frank Morrison, winner of multiple Coretta Scott King awards and an NAACP Image Award, depicts dramatic cityscapes as well as the luscious colors and textures of Nature. A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection