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JAN REYNOLDS was born in Middlebury, Vermont. In her travels, Jan has photographed cultures from around the world, and her work has appeared in several national publications, including The New York Times and National Geographic. She is also the author and photographer of Bebop Books’ TUTI'S PLAY and LIVING IN AN IGLOO. Jan lives with her husband and their two sons in Stowe, Vermont.


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.