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ANASTASIA SUEN is a full-time children’s book author who has written over 60 books for children, including the award-winning BABY BORN and TODDLER TWO, both published by LEE & LOW BOOKS, and several Bebop Books’ titles. Before she began writing, Anastasia taught English to kindergarten and first graders in Armenia. She lives in Plano, Texas, with her husband and their children.



SUSIE LEE JIN was born in San Francisco, California. She earned a master’s degree in fine art from the School of Visual Arts in New York City and works full-time as an illustrator. When illustrating this book, Susie used her memories of teaching in an elementary school. She lives with lots of pet fish in New York City.



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.