UMA KRISHNASWAMI was born in New Delhi, India. She is a full-time writer who also teaches writing workshops for children. Uma has been practicing yoga for many years. She lives in Aztec, New Mexico, with her husband, their son, and their "genius" cat Peppercorn, who can turn on faucets and open cabinets.



STEPHANIE ROTH was born in Frankfurt, Germany. She knew she wanted to be an illustrator since she was in second grade and wrote a story called I WANT TO BE AN ILLUSTRATOR. A self-taught artist, Stephanie has illustrated many books and magazine stories for children. She lives in Shell Beach, California, with her cat Dweezel.

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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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