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ANASTASIA SUEN has writen over 30 books for children, including the award-winning BABY BORN and TODDLER TWO, both published by LEE & LOW BOOKS. Anastasia loves to do arts and crafts projects, especially with children. She also teaches writing at Southern Methodist University. Anastasia lives in Plano, Texas, with her husband and their children.



KURT NAGAHORI was born in Torrance, California, and graduated with a fine arts degree from California State University, Long Beach. While illustrating this book, Kurt used pictures of himself in kindergarten for reference for the main character. In his free time, Kurt loves snowboarding, inline skating, and listening to rap music. He lives in Lomita, California.

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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.