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LORENA IGLESIAS HEYDENBURK was born in Colón, in the Republic of Panama. She has a master’s degree in education and currently works as an elementary school counselor. As a child, Lorena loved to explore in her dugout canoe and have picnics in the rainforest. She has three grown children, and lives in Grapevine, Texas, with her husband.


ANA OCHOA was born in Mexico City, Mexico, and earned a degree in graphic design at the National University of Mexico. She also studied illustration in France and now works as a full-time illustrator. When not illustrating books, Ana enjoys spending time with family and friends, knitting, and traveling. She lives in Mexico City.


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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.