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PAUL RICHARDSON was born in Jersey City, New Jersey. He works as a letter carrier for the United States Postal Service and teamed up with Francis McCall to write this book. Paul enjoys spending quality time with his family, including fishing and coaching football. He lives with his wife, their three sons and two pet bulldogs, in Belleville, New Jersey.



FRANCIS McCALL was born in Baltimore, Maryland. One of eleven children, Francis learned about photography from his mother, an avid picture taker with plenty of subjects. His books include Bebop Books’ TWISTER’S TRICKS and I NEED TO ASK YOU SOMETHING, which he photographed with his wife, Patricia Keeler. When Francis isn’t writing or taking pictures, he enjoys camping, hiking, and practicing yoga. Francis and Patricia live in Hoboken, New Jersey. McCall also provided the photographs for FISHING FUN.


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.