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GAYLIA TAYLOR was born in Cleveland, Ohio. She has several education degrees and is a Reading Recovery® teacher. Gaylia has a small family, but she enjoys seeing large families come together for reunions. This is her first book for beginning readers, and when she isn’t teaching or writing, Gaylia loves to travel. She currently lives in Norfolk, Virginia, with her husband.


AARON BOYD was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and has wanted to illustrate children’s books since he was six years old. He received his BFA degree from the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design. Aaron loves to paint, travel, and explore other cultures. He still lives in Milwaukee, with his three dogs to keep him company.

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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.