Spend a Day with
Usual U!

A cartoon letter 'U' with a face, arms, and shoes, waving and smiling in front of a wooden door with four windows. The text reads 'The Secret Lives of Letters: A Day with Usual U' by Theresa Lang.

Ah, poor Usual U - a quiet and sincere fellow who prefers working behind the scenes. He has always been selfconscious about his big, very big, feet, making him terribly unconfident and shy.

“A Day with Usual U” exposes readers to the sounds U makes with Dancing O and Queen Q, and to his own word YOU. The story helps readers remember to try all that U does when decoding an unknown word containing the letter U.

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Tonight’s the night! It’s Usual U’s night to be UnUsUal U at the Annual Letter Awards. His new lady and forever dance partner never has to worry about her feet getting stepped on ever again. Usual U, err, Unusual U is the big winner tonight.

So much excitement! Dancing O is selecting her new dance partner for the 1-2-3 Dance! competition. Usual U’s heart is a flutter with anticipation. He knows his big feet mean he is not an ideal choice, but his heart hopes against hope. Though uncertainty looms, his passion for Dancing O shines through, adding a spark to his step.

A cartoon character resembling a pill bottle with a face, dressed as a performer, wearing a top hat, bow tie, and shoes, standing on a red carpet with a microphone, against a background of city buildings and a black car.

Time to Take a Chance

Text excerpt from a story or play, describing characters' dialogue and actions involving Usual U, his sister Lovey V, Ms. W, and Dancing O.
Cartoon letters U, V, and W with eyes and smiling faces walking outside and having a conversation. U says, 'Maybe I'll see dancing o?', V responds, 'Don't listen to V.', and W laughs, 'Clog hoppers! Ha-ha-ha!'

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