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LESLÉA NEWMAN was born in Brooklyn, New York. She has been writing stories and poems since she was six years old and has had many children’s books published, including CATS, CATS, CATS! A DAY AT THE FAIR is her first book for beginning readers. She was inspired to write it after spending a day at the 3-County Fair in the town where she currently lives, Northampton, Massachusetts.


LORETTA LOPEZ decided to become an artist in sixth grade, and she went on to earn her BFA at Pratt Institute. She wrote and illustrated THE BIRTHDAY SWAP and illustrated the SAY HOLA TO SPANISH series, all for LEE & LOW BOOKS. A native of El Paso, Texas, Loretta now lives in Montclair, New Jersey, and works as a full-time illustrator.

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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.