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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 FISH PRINT, CONFETTI EGGS, and IN THE MOUNTAINS for Bebop Books. Mary lives in Newport Beach, California, with her husband, their three daughters, and their pet rabbit Blanco.

GEORGE CRESPO grew up in Puerto Rico. He teaches art to middle school and high school students and has illustrated several children’s books. The girl in this book was modeled after his daughter who played soccer when she was younger. George likes to present shadow puppet plays in his spare time. He lives in Yonkers, New York, with his turtle Desiree.

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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.