Name: Uno Mas, One More
Author: Lopez, Silvia
ISBN: [978-0-316-34653-5,0-316-34653-5]

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Uno Mas, One More

Author: Lopez, Silvia

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Follett Number: 2902MD8
Audience: Lower Elementary
Publisher: Christy Ottaviano Books, Little, Brown and Company, 2024
Format: 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 27 cm
ISBN-13: 978-0-316-34653-5
ISBN-10: 0-316-34653-5
LCCN: 2023-013557
Dewey: -E-
Classifications: Fiction; Easy

Subjects:

Adaptations

Community Life Fiction

Friendship Fiction

Music Fiction

Picture Books

Text mostly in English with some Spanish words.;Based on the Scottish ballad: Always room for one more.;Includes bibliographical references. "A Latino picture book retelling of the . . . Scottish folktale 'Always Room for One More,' which follows Don Manuel, Dona Lila, and their children and assorted pets as they welcome all to their one-room casita for a fiesta before chaos ensues"--Provided by publisher.

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Join a family for a fiesta in their one-room casita in this exuberant Latino retelling of the beloved folktale Always Room for One More, which celebrates the importance of kindness and community, and includes Spanish words throughout the text. ? "A fabulous read-aloud that offers many opportunities for choral reading and movement, this will have everyone dancing and saying 'One more!' . . . . A great lesson in community and generosity." --School Library Journal, starred review Don Manuel and Dona Lila love welcoming others into their home--no one is ever turned away. One day, their casita overflows with friends and loved ones and the house begins to shake and crack, causing chaos before everyone rushes out. To the family's dismay, their beloved home collapses. But where there is goodwill, there is also a way. In no time at all, their friends get to work and rebuild the casita, proving just how important teamwork is when fixing a problem. This vibrant Latino retelling of a popular Scottish ballad celebrates kindness, community, and the selfless gesture of giving back. "With this much-needed contribution to bilingual folktales, you can expect children to ask for uno mas read." --Booklist

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Audience: Lower Elementary

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