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TINA ATHAIDE, of Asian Indian descent, was born in Uganda, Africa. She is a reading resource specialist and in 1998, was recognized by the International Reading Association for her outstanding contribution in the field of reading. She is the author of Best Friends, published by Bebop Books. Tina’s hobbies include gardening and yoga. She lives in Temecula, California, with her husband and their dog, Casper.


LISA CINELLI was born in Freeport, Illinois, and she earned her BFA at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. A full-time artist, she is the illustrator of Can I Have a Pet?, published by Bebop Books. Lisa has two grown children, and she lives in Highland Park, Illinois, with her "crazy" cocker spaniel named Alice.


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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.