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DANI SNEED was born in Bloomington, Indiana. She currently works as a part-time writer and substitute science teacher. While making confetti eggs, Dani got a surprise when Josie broke one on her head. Dani lives in Humble, Texas, with her husband and their three children, plus a dog, a bird, and two gerbils.

JOSIE FONSECA was born in Sinton, Texas. Now a full-time mom, Josie learned to make confetti eggs as a young girl. She also enjoys spending time with family, traveling, and baking. Josie lives in Kingwood, Texas, with her husband, their two children, and their pets, a dog, a turtle, and a fish.



MARY CAPPELLINI was born in Los Angeles, California. She is an educational consultant specializing in teacher training and staff development. Mary has written, photographed, and translated many children’s books, including IN THE MOUNTAINS, I PLAY SOCCER and FISH PRINT for Bebop Books. Mary lives in Newport Beach, California, with her husband, their three daughters, and their pet rabbit Blanco.

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Guided Reading Guided reading levels were assigned by certified Reading Recovery® teachers and literacy experts using the guidelines identified in Guided Reading and Matching Books to Readers by Irene C. Fountas and Gay Su Pinnell (Heinemann).

Intervention Intervention levels were assigned by certified Reading Recovery® teachers and literacy experts and are intended for use in early intervention and one-on-one tutorial programs, including Reading Recovery® programs. These levels are not officially authorized by Reading Recovery®. Reading Recovery® is a registered servicemark of The Ohio State University.

DRA (Developmental Reading Assessment) The DRA levels were determined using information in the Developmental Reading Assessment Resource Guide by Joetta Beaver (Celebration Press).

All level placements may vary and are subject to revision. Teachers may adjust the assigned levels in accordance with their own evaluations.