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ANASTASIA SUEN is the author of more than seventy books for children, including the award-winnning Baby Born and Toddler Two, both published by Lee & Low Books, and several Bebop Books titles. This story is based on the many pond visits she made with her children, who liked to see the ducks. Anastasia lives with her family in Plano, Texas. Her Web site is asuen.com.




AARON BOYD was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and wanted to illustrate children's books from the time he was six years old. He received his BFA degree from the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design and is a full-time illustrator. His other books include Bebop Books' Family Picnic and Juicy Peach. He still lives in Milwaukee with his three dogs to keep him company.

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.