JUDY NAYER was born in Brooklyn, New York. She has worked in the field of book publishing for many years and has written over 150 books for children and teachers. When not writing, Judy loves to spend time in the park, just like the boy in this story. Judy lives in New York City with her husband and their son.



KAYERI AKWEKS was born in Las Vegas, Nevada, and is an enrolled member of the Mohawk Nation in Ontario, Canada. She has just recently become a full-time illustrator, and this is her first book for beginning readers. Kayeri lives in Aloha, Oregon, with her family and a large tank full of colorful fish.

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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.