LUCY MALKA was born in New York City, where she currently works as a Literacy Staff Developer in the Bronx. This is Lucy’s second book for beginning readers, and she was inspired to write this story after watching her grandson in the bathtub. Lucy lives in Fair Lawn, New Jersey, with her husband.




RENÉ KING MORENO was born in North Carolina. She studied fine art at the Rhode Island School of Design. She is the illustrator of UNDER THE LEMON MOON, a LEE & LOW award-winning book. René lives with her husband in California.

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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.