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PHYLLIS J. PERRY was born in Nevada City, California. She has published over 40 books for children and educators, and she was inspired to write this book by a neighborhood child she often sees playing on a big rock. Phyllis loves to travel and has visited all 50 states in the United States. She also enjoys hiking in Boulder, Colorado, where she lives with her husband.



CHIH-WEI CHANG was born in Taipei, Taiwan, and earned a degree in illustration at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City. He is the illustrator of the award-winning BABY BORN, published by LEE & LOW BOOKS. Chih-Wei used his own childhood experiences of playing by himself and using his imagination to help him illustrate this story. He lives in Taipei

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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.