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DELLA ROSS FERRERI was born in Poughkeepsie, New York. She enjoys writing stories for young readers and also works part-time as a French teacher. Della lives in Hyde Park, New York, with her husband and their three children, whose love of nature inspired this story.


MARGARET LINDMARK was born in San Jose, California, and spent part of her childhood in El Salvador. Since then she has traveled to many Spanish-speaking countries, including Mexico, Costa Rica, Venezuela, and Peru. Margaret is a full-time illustrator. She lives with her husband in Greenbrae, California.

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.