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BARBARA SHOOK HAZEN is an award-winning author of numerous books for children. She was born in Dayton, Ohio, and now lives in New York City. Barbara got the idea for this story from the messy streets she sometimes sees in New York. She would love to have a dog or cat, but is allergic to them, so she sometimes writes stories about these pets instead.


DORIS RODRIGUEZ was born in the Dominican Republic. She studied art in the Dominican Republic and at Parsons School of Design in New York. As a child, Doris spent her free time drawing pictures she had memorized from her favorite books. Now a full-time artist, Doris lives in Far Hills, New Jersey, with her husband.

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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.