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DINAH JOHNSON was born in Charleston, South Carolina. She is the author of several books for children and is a contributor to the award-winning book IN DADDY’S ARMS I AM TALL: AFRICAN AMERICANS CELEBRATING FATHERS, published by LEE & LOW BOOKS. In addition, Dinah is an associate professor of English at the University of South Carolina. She lives in Columbia, South Carolina, with her daughter and their dog, Buttercup.

MARIA VICTORIA "VICKY" TORRE, of Puerto Rican descent, was born in New York City. She has a master’s degree and is working toward her doctorate, both in bilingual education. Vicky is also a Reading Recovery® teacher. She loves to photograph people, especially children, and she has written and photographed several beginning reader stories. Vicky lives in Florida with her husband and their three daughters.

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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.