Synopsis: A Mexican American boy and his father spend time together making tacos, and eating them!

Levels:
Guided Reading: B
Intervention: 2
DRA: 2
Word Count: 21
6-pack Item #: 307945
Price: $25.00
NYC Fast Track #: 58430-794-2
NYC Fast Track Price: $21.60

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CARLA GOLEMBE was born in Boston, MA. She earned her MFA in painting from the University of Guanajuato, in Mexico. Carla is a prolific children’s book illustrator and her children’s book honors include THE NEW YORK TIMES Best Illustrated list, Parents’ Choice Picturebook Honor, and the Aesop Accolade. Living in Mexico for several years inspired Carla to write this story, and she watched her husband make tacos to capture all of the steps accurately. Carla and her husband live in Rockville, Maryland, with their two cats, Zippy and Zoe.

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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.

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