Search results for ""Author Cliff Moon""
HarperCollins Publishers A Day at the Eden Project: Band 05/Green (Collins Big Cat)
This book recounts the experiences of two children as they take a look inside the giant Biomes and discover the exciting plants and exotic foods that grow in difficult environments. Green/ Band 5 books offer early readers patterned language and varied characters. Text type – A non-fiction recount of a visit. A map of the Eden project can be found on pages 22 and 23 to encourage children to discuss the information. Curriculum links – Geography: Passport to the world; Science: Growing plants and animals in the local environment. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£9.06
HarperCollins Publishers Jack and the Beanstalk: Band 02B/Red B (Collins Big Cat)
Jack’s mum sends Jack to sell their cow so that they have food to eat. But instead of coming home with money, Jack comes home with magic beans that grown into a giant beanstalk. What does Jack find at the top? This retelling of the traditional tale is written by award-winning author Caryl Hart. Jack’s mum sends Jack to sell their cow so that they have food to eat. But instead of coming home with money, Jack comes home with magic beans that grown into a giant beanstalk. What does Jack find at the top? This retelling of the traditional tale is written by award-winning author Caryl Hart. Red B/Band 2B books offer simple but varied text with familiar objects and actions, combined with simple story development and a satisfying conclusion. Children can recap Jack’s journey using the story map on pages 14–15. Text type: A traditional tale Curriculum links: Literacy
£7.93
HarperCollins Publishers Nicholas Nickleby: Band 18/Pearl (Collins Big Cat)
Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right level Orphans Nicholas and Kate arrive in London to find help from their uncle, but his cold-hearted, cruel attitude sets the siblings on a course that will change their lives forever. Immerse yourself in this beautiful adaptation of one of Charles Dickens’ best-known novels by Julie Berry. Pearl/Band 18 books offer fluent readers a complex, substantial text with challenging themes to facilitate sustained comprehension, bridging the gap between a reading programme and longer chapter books. Text type: Curriculum links:
£10.88
HarperCollins Publishers Tales of Two Dragons: Band 15/Emerald (Collins Big Cat)
Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right level These wonderful atmospheric folktales from the Ukraine and China, capture two different cultures, united in the presence of a dragon, who has the power to change all of their lives forever. Told here, by master storyteller Dawn Casey. Emerald/Band 15 books provide a widening range of genres including science fiction and biography, prompting more ways to respond to texts. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£10.42
HarperCollins Publishers The Signalman: Two Ghost Stories: Band 14/Ruby (Collins Big Cat)
Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right level Discover these two creepy, ghostly stories originally written by Charles Dickens, retold here by Penny Dolan. In ‘The Signalman’ messages warn of horrors to come, but will they be understood before it’s too late? And in ‘The Face on the Train’ a chance meeting inspires an artist to draw a portrait, but was the encounter chance after all? Ruby/Band 14 books give increasing opportunities for children to develop their skills of inference and deduction. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£10.42
HarperCollins Publishers The Wizard of Oz: Band 13/Topaz (Collins Big Cat)
Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right level Rediscover the wonderful story of Dorothy’s adventures in Oz, with new friends the Scarecrow, Lion and Tinman, as they come up against good witches and wicked witches in their quest to find the Wizard, who promises to save them all in very different ways. Will Dorothy ever find the way home? Find out in this gripping retelling by Abie Longstaff. Topaz/Band 13 books offer longer and more demanding reads for children to investigate and evaluate. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£8.21
HarperCollins Publishers The House of the Nine Doors: Band 12/Copper (Collins Big Cat)
Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right level A classic tale of the Irish legend Finn McCaul, as he strives to fulfil a challenge to free his jailed uncle. The question is, is it even humanly possible?! Find out in this non-stop, funny story of perseverance, imagination – and a bit of speed, written by the Canongate Prize winner Lari Don. Copper/Band 12 books provide more complex plots and longer chapters that develop reading stamina. Text type: A retelling of a traditional tale Curriculum links: English: fairy stories, myths and legends Ideas for reading at the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£10.20
HarperCollins Publishers Oops, Owl!: Band 01A/Pink A (Collins Big Cat)
A big owl and a small owl sit up in a tree. In trying to show each other how big they are, the small owl is accidentally knocked out of the tree. Can the big owl save him? This quirkily illustrated story is written by Michelle Robinson. A big owl and a small owl sit up in a tree. In trying to show each other how big they are, the small owl is accidentally knocked out of the tree. Can the big owl save him? This quirkily illustrated story is written by Michelle Robinson. Pink A/Band 1A books offer emergent readers very simple text supported by illustrations. Pages 14–15 provide an illustrated storyboard that consolidates understanding of the story and provides a wealth of speaking and listening opportunities. Text type: A story with patterned language Curriculum links: Personal, social and emotional development
£7.93
HarperCollins Publishers What’s For Breakfast?: Band 02B/Red B (Collins Big Cat)
A picture story about three hungry ants. The ants want to know what is for breakfast but they are not keen on dad’s sweet offerings. Finally he suggests an apple; an offer that everyone is happy with. The book includes several discussion features, such as speech bubbles and a clock that shows the passing of time. Red B/Band 2B books offer simple but varied text with familiar objects and actions, combined with simple story development and a satisfying conclusion. Text types – A story with a predictable structure and patterned language. A story trail on pages 14 and 15 summarises the different stages of the book in sequence. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£7.93
HarperCollins Publishers The Baby Turtle: Band 03/Yellow (Collins Big Cat)
This photographic non-fiction book tracks the life of a turtle. Initially meeting the mother, we stay with her eggs and follow a hatched baby turtle along the dangerous sands to the sea. A story of survival, the turtle returns to the beach to lay its own eggs. This is a Band 03/Yellow book in the Collins Big Cat reading programme which offers varied sentence structure and natural language. This is a non-fiction recount with a flow-chart on pages 14 and 15 that provides an opportunity to recap and discuss the story. This book supports learning about science, life processes and living things, and humans and other animals. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery and quizzed for Accelerated Reader. For another story in this Collins Big Cat book band for guided reading, try Around the World (9780007186587) by James Carter.
£8.38
HarperCollins Publishers What Are You Making?: Band 02B/Red B (Collins Big Cat)
A non-fiction book about a group of children making a monster. Each stage of the monster-making process is shown – from the body and head, to the eyes, teeth and claws. Repetitive text asks what is being made, and then reveals the answer on the following page. Red B/ Band 2B books offer simple but varied text with familiar objects and actions, combined with simple story development and a satisfying conclusion. Text type - A non-fiction recount. The complete labelled monster on page 14 and the separate labelled parts on page 15 remind children how the monster was put together. This simple text provides great opportunities for Design and Technology. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery.
£7.93
HarperCollins Publishers Antarctica: Land of the Penguins: Band 10/White (Collins Big Cat)
Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right level The survival of the white continent’s most famous inhabitants is the subject of this beautiful book. The beauty of Antarctic and the enchanting secrets of its penguin population is brought to life with a delightful series of photographs by the Big Cat Diaries team of Jonathan and Angela Scott. White/Band 10 books have more complex sentences and figurative language. Text type – A non-chronological report. A poster on pages 30 and 31 advertises the highlights and attractions of the magical land of Antarctica, providing opportunities for speaking, listening and writing activities. Curriculum links – Geography: Where in the world is Barnaby Bear? Passport to the World. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£10.20
HarperCollins Publishers Rally Challenge: Band 10/White (Collins Big Cat)
Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right level An exhilarating ride with one of New Zealand’s foremost adventure photographers, Andy Belcher as he takes on the New Zealand Targa Rally against a variety of cars – from 1960s Austin Healeys and Ford Cortinas to the latest Ferraris. Wonderful photography supports Andy’s recount of the trials and tribulations of this exciting event. White/Band 10 books have more complex sentences and figurative language. Text type – A non-fiction recount of an event. A photography rally map on pages 30 and 31 encourages discussion and provides lots of opportunities for further activities. Curriculum links – DT: Vehicles; Geography: Where in the world is Barnaby Bear? This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£10.20
HarperCollins Publishers Tiger’s Tale: Band 10/White (Collins Big Cat)
Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right level A not very special cat loves nothing better than hearing the stories told in her library, or by her cat friends. Then one day she accidentally gets locked in the library over a holiday! With nothing else to do but wait, Tiger starts looking at the books on the shelves… White/Band 10 books have more complex sentences and figurative language. Text type – A fantasy story. A poster on page 30 advertises one of Tiger’s storytelling sessions to aid further discussion and check comprehension. Curriculum links – Citizenship: Taking part, Living in a diverse world. Michaela Morgan has also written Woody’s Week, Funny Fish, Rat-a-tat-tat and Tig in the Dumps for Collins Big Cat. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
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HarperCollins Publishers Buzz and Bingo in the Fairytale Forest: Band 09/Gold (Collins Big Cat)
When Buzz and Bingo went down to the woods one day, they got a big surprise! They met a charming prince, a big bad wolf, seven little men and an old woman. But where was the beautiful girl that every one was looking for? Children will enjoy spotting the familiar characters and plot changes as the traditional stories are skillfully woven together. Gold/Band 9 fiction books offer developing readers literary language and stories with distinctive characters. Text type – A humorous story. A map on pages 22 and 23 tracks the trail that Buzz and Bingo follow through the forest so children can retell the story in their own words. Curriculum links – Citizenship: People who help us. This is the second title in the Buzz and Bingo series This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£9.51
HarperCollins Publishers Mojo and Weeza and the Funny Thing: Band 04/Blue (Collins Big Cat)
Collins Big Cat is a guided reading series for ages 4–7 edited by Cliff Moon. Top children’s authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that your children will love to read, banded to help you choose the right book for every child. Practical ideas for guided reading are included at the back of each book. Blue/ Band 4 books offer longer, repeated patterns with sequential events and integrated literary and natural language. Text type – A fantasy story. The storyboard on pages 14 and 15 allows children to retell the story in their own words. Curriculum links – Science: sorting and using materials. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£8.38
HarperCollins Publishers Sam and the Big Bad Cat: Band 03/Yellow (Collins Big Cat)
Sam the big, bad cat isn’t feeling well. Tom wants to take him to the vet. Sam doesn’t want to go, and finds a variety of hiding places to escape. Tom pursues him, getting more and more bedraggled in the process. Finally Tom goes to bed, leaving Sam – who is feeling much better – to enjoy a snack. Yellow level/ Band 3 books offer early readers varied sentence structure and natural language. Text type – A story with a familiar setting. A storyboard on pages 14 and 15 reveals all of Sam’s hiding places in a pictorial summary of the day, providing the opportunity to recap the story. Curriculum links – Citizenship: animals and us. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£8.38
HarperCollins Publishers Where is the Wind?: Band 02B/Red B (Collins Big Cat)
Mole sets out to see the wind. He asks every animal he meets if they see the wind and they all say no. The illustrations tell a different story: windswept trees, blowing leaves and litter show that the wind is actually blowing, though invisible to them. Red B level/ Band 2B texts offer emergent readers simple but varied text with familiar objects and actions, combined with simple story development and a satisfying conclusion. Text type - A story with predictable structure and patterned language. A story map on pages 14 and 15 show Mole’s journey and safe return home, providing opportunities for speaking and listening activities. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery.
£7.93
HarperCollins Publishers A Day Out: Band 02A/Red A (Collins Big Cat)
Bill went for a walk. He went over a river, up a hill and into a wood and behind a waterfall. A few steps behing Bill, however, is a hungry bear with an eye on Bill’s sandwiches. The bear’s attempts to grab the sandwiches are foiled be a variety of minor disasters. Red A/ Band 2A books offer predictable text with familiar objects and actions, cobmined with simple story development. Text type – a story with predictable structure and patterned language. Children can follow and discuss the route taken by Bill and the bear using the map on pages 14 and 15. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£7.93
HarperCollins Publishers The See-saw: Band 01B/Pink B (Collins Big Cat)
Hippo wants to play on the see-saw. But who will play with him? In this humorous story a hippo wants to go on a see-saw, but no other animal is heavy enough to get hippo off the ground. It takes a group of animals to do it – and in the end, it is a tiny mouse that makes the difference. Pink B/ Band 1B books offer emergent readers simple, predictable text with familiar objects and actions. Text type - A story with a predictable structure and patterned language. Pages 14 and 15 feature a flow chart, an ideal opportunity to retell the story in sequence.
£7.93
HarperCollins Publishers The Very Wet Dog: Band 01A/Pink A (Collins Big Cat)
It’s a lovely day for walking in the park. Before long the dog is chasing a duck through the mud, and dragging its owner into mud and a pond. The dog is taken home, shakes water all over the car and Dad, and at home gets hosed down in the garden – along with poor Dad! Pink A/Band 1A books offer emergent readers very simple text supported by illustrations. Text type - A story with predictable structure and patterned language. Children can follow the dog’s journey using the story map on pages 14 and 15. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery
£7.93
HarperCollins Publishers Pushing and Pulling: Band 01A/Pink A (Collins Big Cat)
The colourful photographs in this non-fiction recount demonstrates different ways of pushing and pulling through photographs taken in a children’s playground, using swings, roundabouts and climbing frames and simple captions. Pink A/Band 1A books offer emergent readers very simple text supported by illustrations. Text type - A simple non-fiction recount. The photographs are repeated on pages 14 and 15 under the headings pushing and pulling providing an oppportunity to recap and discuss the information in the book. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery
£7.93
HarperCollins Publishers Free Running: Band 11 Lime/Band 14 Ruby (Collins Big Cat Progress)
What is free running? Where did it begin and how do you do it? Find out all about this fast-paced sport in an information book packed with exciting photographs and written by Andrew Fusek Peters. Collins Big Cat Progress books are specifically designed for children at Key Stage 2 who have a Key Stage 1 reading level, giving them age-appropriate texts that they can read, building their confidence and fostering positive attitudes towards reading. Text type: An information book Curriculum links: P.E.
£10.20
HarperCollins Publishers The Ancient Mariner: Band 16/Sapphire (Collins Big Cat)
Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right level A gripping and moving retelling of this poem written originally in the eighteenth century by Samuel Taylor Coleridge. It tells the story of the Ancient Mariner and his adventures at sea, where tragedy strikes, more than once and he is ultimately saved – against the odds, teaching him the importance of humanity and humility. Sapphire/Band 16 books offer longer reads to develop children's sustained engagement with texts and are more complex syntactically. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£10.65
HarperCollins Publishers Romeo and Juliet: Band 18/Pearl (Collins Big Cat)
Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right level Get to know one of literature’s most famous couples, as they meet, fall in love, marry in secret and are then cruelly separated. A love story at its heart, this is also a tale of rivalry, revenge and bitter resentment. Get to know one of Shakespeare’s most famous plays in this wonderful and engaging retelling. Pearl/Band 18 books offer fluent readers a complex, substantial text with challenging themes to facilitate sustained comprehension, bridging the gap between a reading programme and longer chapter books. Text type: Curriculum links:
£10.88
HarperCollins Publishers Twelfth Night: Band 17/Diamond (Collins Big Cat)
Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right level Enjoy the hilarity and mischief amidst the mistaken identities, mixed messages and cross dressing in this wonderful retelling of William Shakespeare’s comedy play by Celia Rees. As all the characters get their wires crossed, and fall in love with the wrong people, time is running out to reveal their true identities before they head to the church! Diamond/Band 17 books offer more complex, underlying themes to give opportunities for children to understand causes and points of view.
£10.65
HarperCollins Publishers Ruby-Rose: Band 14/Ruby (Collins Big Cat)
Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right level Janet Foxley spins a new take on the familiar classic, Little Red Riding Hood. Be prepared for some unexpected twists and turns as Ruby-Rose sets out into the forest with a basket of food for her grandmother, and as the light fades and things get peculiar, this ripping retelling feels more menacing than ever before! Ruby/Band 14 books give increasing opportunities for children to develop their skills of inference and deduction. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£10.42
HarperCollins Publishers Wash, Wash, Wash: Band 01A/Pink A (Collins Big Cat)
This illustrated non-fiction book shows children how important it is to wash regularly. Follow the main character through his day from when he wakes up in the morning to having a bath before he goes to bed. This illustrated non-fiction book shows children how important it is to wash regularly. Follow the main character through his day from when he wakes up in the morning to having a bath before he goes to bed. Pink A/Band 1A books offer emergent readers very simple text supported by illustrations. Children can recap the stages in the book using the flow chart on pages 14–15. Text type: A simple non-fiction book Curriculum links: Personal, social and emotional development
£7.93
HarperCollins Publishers Mountain Mona: Band 09/Gold (Collins Big Cat)
Mona the goat's brother is good at jumping. Mona's sister is good at leaping. Mona is good at growing sunflowers. But when she meets a big, fierce lion, Mona finds out she's good at something else too! A humorous fantasy story by renowned childrens' author Vivian French. Mona the goat's brother is good at jumping. Mona's sister is good at leaping. Mona is good at growing sunflowers. But when she meets a big, fierce lion, Mona finds out she's good at something else too! A humorous fantasy story by renowned childrens' author Vivian French. Gold/Band 9 fiction offers developing readers literary language and stories with distinctive characters. Ideas for Guided Reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£9.51
HarperCollins Publishers Chewy Hughie: Band 07/Turquoise (Collins Big Cat)
Chewy Hughie chews anything and everything he can get his paws on, driving his owners to distraction! But what happens when Chewy Hughie discovers a packet of bubblegum… This is a lively rhyming story by Jane Clarke, illustrated with stunning artwork from Sarah McConnell. Chewy Hughie chews anything and everything he can get his paws on, driving his owners to distraction! But what happens when Chewy Hughie discovers a packet of bubblegum… This is a lively rhyming story by Jane Clarke, illustrated with stunning artwork from Sarah McConnell. Pages 14-15 provide a storymap of the house, which consolidates understanding, and provides a wealth of speaking and listening opportunities. Turquoise/Band 7 books offer literary language and extended descriptions, with longer sentences and a wide range of unfamiliar terms. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery.
£9.06
HarperCollins Publishers Stop That Robot!: Band 00/Lilac (Collins Big Cat)
Every child’s dream; a robot that tidies your room! But in this wordless picture book, the advantage-taking boy discovers his wised-up robot messing everything up again! Hiding the mess, the boy goes out to play… before all is revealed and Mum turns to the robot herself. Lilac/Band 0 - wordless book that tells a story through pictures and is designed to develop understanding about how stories work. Text type - Fantasy A picture summary on pages 14 and 15 provides an opportunity for children to recap and retell the story in their own words. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery.
£7.70
HarperCollins Publishers Weather Report: Band 02A/Red A (Collins Big Cat)
A non-fiction report about different types of weather over the course of a week. Photographs of each weather accompany illustrations of how people might act and dress in different weather conditions, while the repetitive pattern of text reports on each day’s weather. Red A/Band 2A books offer predictable text with familiar objects and actions, combined with simple story development. Text type - A non-fiction report. A summary ‘Weather Report’ on pages 14 and 15 provides children with the opportunity to recap the different weather types and days of the week. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery.
£7.93
HarperCollins Publishers Have You Ever?: Band 02A/Red A (Collins Big Cat)
A fun story that follows a boy through a fantastical land of weird and wonderful creatures. Imaginative illustrations complement the text, which invites children to envisage using each of their five senses, by asking f they have ever seen, heard, touched, smelt or tasted any of these creatures. Red A/Band 2A books offer predictable text with familiar objects and actions, combined with simple story development. Text type - A story with a predictable structure and patterned language. A story map on pages 14 and 15 lets the children recap and discuss the story. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery.
£7.93
HarperCollins Publishers Monster Mess: Band 01B/Pink B (Collins Big Cat)
A humorous story with simple, repetitive text about two little monsters painting spots, stripes, squares, zigzags and triangles. But what are they painting? Finally the reader discovers that the little monsters have actually been painting the shapes on their sleeping mum! Pink B/ Band 1B books offer emergent readers simple, predictable text with familiar objects and actions. Text type - A story with predictable structure and patterned language. Pages 14 and 15 feature the fully painted mum-monster, with smaller pictures of the little monsters to remind children of the shapes painted. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery.
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HarperCollins Publishers The Amazing Adventures of Batbird: Band 11/Lime (Collins Big Cat)
Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right level Dunkan Dabble won’t answer to his name as he believes he’s Batbird, a superhero that he and his friends watch on TV. Dunkan’s family and friends find him very difficult to live with as Batbird. He plays too roughly and insists on sleeping upside down. But Dunkan becomes a hero overnight by unwttingly saving his family from a prowling fox. Lime/Band 11 books have longer sentence structures and a greater use of literary language. Text type – A humorous fantasy story. A timeline on pages 30 and 31 summarises the story in nine sequential steps providing an ideal cue for further discussion. Curriculum links – Citizenship: Choices, Taking part. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£10.20
HarperCollins Publishers A Visit to the Farm: Band 07/Turquoise (Collins Big Cat)
The renowned children’s writer Michael Morpurgo has written this vivid account of a child’s stay at a farm, told in the form of letters home and illustrated with photographs of animals and children on location at the farm. Humorous and engaging, it conveys the fun and excitement of working closely with animals. Turquoise/ Band 7 books offer literay language and extended descriptions, with longer sentences and a wide range of unfamiliar terms. Text type – A recount of a visit. There is a timetable of the week’s events on page 22 and an index on page 23 to help children recount the story. Curriculum links -Geography: Plants and animals in the local environment; Citizenship: Animals and us. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£9.06
HarperCollins Publishers Pet Detectives: The Ball Burglary: Band 09/Gold (Collins Big Cat)
The Pet Detective has his work cut out when his favourite football goes missing. With his dog, Rooney, he sets out to follow the clues; an open window; a missing football; a dirty big footprint; a bubblegum wrapper and a rustle in the bushes. It isn’t long before the Pet Detective has located the culprit. Gold/Band 9 fiction books offer developing readers literary language and stories with distinctive characters. Text type – A story by the same author. A storyboard on pages 22 and 23 provides an opportunity for children to retell the story in their own words. Curriculum links – Citizenship: Animals and us. Tortoise Trouble is another Pet Detective story by Jana Hunter in the Collins Big Cat series. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£9.51
HarperCollins Publishers Tig in the Dumps: Band 11/Lime (Collins Big Cat)
Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right level School Book Character day is coming up and Tig is worried as his Mum has found him a frilly Little Boy Blue outfit. Can he get away with turning up as yet another footballer? A strange turn of events leads to a most unexpected outcome. Lime/Band 11 books have longer sentence structures and a greater use of literary language. Text type – A story with a familiar setting. Labelled pictures of Tig’s different costumes on pages 30 and 31 provide lots of opportunities for speaking and listening. Curriculum links – Citizenship: Choices, Taking part. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£10.20
HarperCollins Publishers Buzz and Bingo in the Monster Maze: Band 08/Purple (Collins Big Cat)
Walking through the forest one moonlit night, Buzz and his dog Bingo find a sign pointing to a Monster Party. It sounds like fun – but first they have to find their way through the Monster Maze, meeting Count Dracula, a werewolf, a troll and a mummy along the way. Purple/ Band 8 books offer developing readers literary language, with some challenging vocabulary. Text type – A humorous story. The maze on pages 22 and 23 reminds readers of the mosters Buzz and Bingo have met on their way to the party. Curriculum links – Citizenship: Choices. Buzz and Bingo in the Monster Maze is one of two stories by Alan Durant about Buzz and Bingo in the Collins Big Cat reading programme. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£9.51
HarperCollins Publishers Star Boy’s Surprise: Band 08/Purple (Collins Big Cat)
Far, far away, in deep, dark space, was a star. A tiny twinkle. But it was Star Boy’s home. Star Boy lived there all alone, with only his robot, Ace, for company. And although Ace was fun to play with, he was just a robot. For his birthday, all Star Boy wanted was a surprise – but how could a robot think of a surprise? This deceptively simple science fiction story explores ideas of friendship and understanding. Text type – A fantasy story. Pictures taken through the Space Girl’s viewer are featured on pages 22 and 23, showing views from her rocket and snap shots of the birthday party providing lots of speaking and listening opportunities. Curriculum links – Citizenship: Taking part, Developing skills of communication and participation. This story is paired with a non-fiction book on a similar theme: Let’s go to Mars by Janice Marriott. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£9.51
HarperCollins Publishers How to Make Pop-up Cards: Band 06/Orange (Collins Big Cat)
Collins Big Cat is a guided reading series for ages 4–11 edited by Cliff Moon. Top children’s authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that your children will love to read, banded to help you choose the right book for every child. Practical ideas for guided reading are included at the back of each book. Orange/ Band 6 books offer varied text and characters, with action sustained over several pages. Text type - An information text. A wordless flow-chart on pages 22 and 23 summarises the process and helps children remember the sequence of events. Curriculum links - Design and Technology: Investigating and using materials, different joining techniques; Science: Structures; RE: Celebrations. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery. This book is paired with a story on a similar theme: Arthur’s Fantastic Party by Joseph Theobald.
£9.06
HarperCollins Publishers I Want a Pet!: Band 05/Green (Collins Big Cat)
‘I want a pet! I want a pet! I hope I like the pet I get!’When a boy goes to the Strange Pet Shop to find a pet, there’s no knowing what he’ll find there. He is very particular, and nothing at the Strange Pet Shop suits him until, at last the perfect pet comes bounding through the door! Green/ Band 5 books offer early readers patterned language and varied characters. Text type - A poem with predictable structure and patterned language. At the end of the story is a poster advertising the Strange Pet Shop, which is ideal for further discussion and supporting further work outside the reading session. Curriculum links - Citizenship: Animals and us. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery.
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HarperCollins Publishers Spines, Stings and Teeth: Band 05/Green (Collins Big Cat)
This non-fiction book explains how sea creatures have spines, stings and teeth and other means to protect themselves from hungry predators. Packed with stunning underwater photographs, there is much to entrance young readers. Green/ Band 5 books offer early readers patterned language and varied characters. Text type – Non-chronological report. A simple table at the end of the book can be used to check understanding and to recap information learnt reading the book. Curriculum links – Citizenship: Animals and us. This non-fiction book is paried with a playscript on a similar theme: Worm Looks for Lunch by Julia Donaldson. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
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HarperCollins Publishers The Magic Pen: Band 05/Green (Collins Big Cat)
Everything about Mr Big is big. And ordinary pens just won’t do; every time he tries to write, Mr Big’s ordinary sized pens break. So Mr Big drives to the shop in his big car to buy a big pen. But size is not the only surprising thing about Mr Big’s new pen. This is a Green/ Band 5 books offer early readers patterned language and varied characters. This is a fantasy story, and a storyboard on pages 22 and 23 provides a pictorial summary of the story in eight frames – an ideal cue for further discussion and activity. This book supports numeracy learning with shape, space and measure. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery and quizzed for Accelerated Reader. For more guided reading books in this Collins Big Cat band, try Crunch and Munch (9780007186655) by Nora Sands.
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HarperCollins Publishers Bert’s Band: Band 04/Blue (Collins Big Cat)
Bert’s Band like to play as they march down the street. When they win the cup, they arrive back at their home town at midnight, and very carefully remove their shoes and socks so as not to disturb the townsfolk as they march down the street – playing at full belt! This lively text is ideal to read aloud, with lots of opportunities to join in. Blue/Band 4 books offer longer, repeated patterns withsequential events and integrated literary and natural language. Text type – A humorous story. At the end of the story is a poster by the bandstand in the park, advertising Bert’s band, which is an ideal cue for further discussion and supports writing activities outside the reading session. Curriculum links – Science: sounds and hearing; Citizenship: taking part. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£8.38
HarperCollins Publishers Cats: Band 01B/Pink B (Collins Big Cat)
This captivating non-fiction book compares pet cats and wild cats, pointing out the features common to both. Each spread consists of a beautifully illustrated and labelled feature of a domestic cat on the left, and a high quality photograph of the corresponding feature in a wild cat on the right. Pink B/ Band 1B books offer emergent readers simple, predictable text with familiar objects and actions. Text type - A non-fiction report. Pages 14 and 15 offers reinforcement as all the labels are repeated in a single diagram of the domestic cat. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery
£7.93
HarperCollins Publishers My Party: Band 00/Lilac (Collins Big Cat)
A wordless picture book about a birthday party. The photographs provide a window on all the preparations, the birthday tea, the guests arriving at the party, the gifts and the games. Come and join the fun! Lilac/Band 0 - wordless book that gives information through pictures and is designed to develop understanding about how information books work. Text type - Non-Fiction. Pages 14 and 14 recap the different stages of the party and preparations in a sequenced flow chart providing opportunities for further writing and speaking and listening activities. This non-fiction book is paired with a story on a similar theme; Oh Dear Me I’m Late for Tea by Alison Hawes. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery
£7.70
HarperCollins Publishers The Boy who Cried Wolf: Band 01B/Pink B (Collins Big Cat)
A shepherd boy decides to play a trick on the people in his village by telling them that there is a wolf nearby. But will the villagers believe him when a wolf really does turn up? This witty retelling of the traditional story was written by Saffy Jenkins. A shepherd boy decides to play a trick on the people in his village by telling them that there is a wolf nearby. But will the villagers believe him when a wolf really does turn up? This witty retelling of the traditional story was written by Saffy Jenkins. Pink A/Band 1B books offer simple, predictable text with familiar objects and actions. Children can recap the journey of the boy as he plays tricks using the story map on pages 14–15. Text type: A traditional tale Curriculum links: Personal, social and emotional development
£7.93
