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LESLIE JOHNSON was born in Mendacino County, California. She is a cultural anthropologist, and after teaching anthropology for many years, including Native American history and culture, she became interested in writing for young readers. Leslie is the author of I Make Clay Pots, published by Bebop Books. She lives in Seattle, Washington.



KAYERI AKWEKS was born in Las Vegas, Nevada, and is an enrolled member of the Mohawk Nation in Ontario, Canada. She is a full-time artist and designer, and she has illustrated At the Park for Bebop Books. Kayeri enjoys attending powwows and watching the Fancy Dancers. She has three grown children, and she lives in Forest Grove, Oregon.


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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.