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HarperCollins Publishers The Maya: Band 18/Pearl (Collins Big Cat)
Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right level Get an understanding of one of the world’s ancient civilisations, find out all about their way of life, intriguing rituals and bizarre sports in this fascinating account of how the Maya first established themselves over 20,000 years ago in Central America and their eventual demise. 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 Space Jump: Band 11 Lime/Band 17 Diamond (Collins Big Cat Progress)
Find out about Felix Baumgartner’s daredevil life of skydiving and BASE jumping in this thrilling biography. Detailing his attempt at the highest ever skydive, this incredible book includes photographs taken by Felix as he jumped to earth from the edge of space. 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: A biography Curriculum links:
£10.20
HarperCollins Publishers It’s Great To Be Small!: Band 04/Blue (Collins Big Cat)
Ebba the baby elephant doesn’t like being the smallest elephant in her group. When she meets Tiny the mouse, though, Ebba realises that it’s not how big you are on the outside that matters! A beautifully illustrated story by well-known children’s book author Jane Simmons. Ebba the baby elephant doesn’t like being the smallest elephant in her group. When she meets Tiny the mouse, though, Ebba realises that it’s not how big you are on the outside that matters! A beautifully illustrated story by well-known children’s book author Jane Simmons. Blue/Band 4 books offer longer, repeated patterns with sequential events and integrated literary and natural language. Children can recap things in the story that Ebba was scared of using the story map on pages 14–15. Text type: A story with a familiar setting Curriculum links: Citizenship: Personal, Social and Emotional Development
£8.38
HarperCollins Publishers My Pet Worm: Band 03/Yellow (Collins Big Cat)
This photographic instruction book shows children how to keep worms as pets and take care of them correctly, including how to house them and what to feed them. This photographic instruction book shows children how to keep worms as pets and take care of them correctly, including how to house them and what to feed them. Yellow/Band 3 books offer varied sentence structure and natural language Children can recap the stages of how to make a home for their worm on pages 14–15. Text type: A simple instruction book Curriculum links: Citizenship: Animals and us
£8.38
HarperCollins Publishers The Hare and the Tortoise: Band 03/Yellow (Collins Big Cat)
In this delightful retelling of Aesop’s well-known fable, children’s-book-award winner Melanie Williamson captures the story of the slow and steady tortoise and the overly-confident hare. In this delightful retelling of Aesop’s well-known fable, children’s-book-award winner Melanie Williamson captures the story of the slow and steady tortoise and the overly-confident hare. Yellow/Band 3 books offer varied sentence structure and natural language Children can recap the stages of the race between the hare and the tortoise on pages 14–15. Text type: A traditional tale Curriculum links: Citizenship: Animals and us, Literacy
£8.38
HarperCollins Publishers Homes: Band 02A/Red A (Collins Big Cat)
Where do people live? This photographic non-fiction book looks at the variety of places that can be called home from houses and apartments to caravans and boats! Where do people live? This photographic non-fiction book looks at the variety of places that can be called home, from houses and apartments to caravans and boats! Red A/Band 2A books offer predictable text with familiar objects and actions, combined with simple story development. Children can recap different types of homes featured in the book on pages 14–15. Text type: A simple information book Curriculum links: Geography
£7.93
HarperCollins Publishers The Pot of Gold: Band 08/Purple (Collins Big Cat)
Julia Donaldson tells the tale of the misfortunate characters Bonny and Sandy, who are forever arguing. One day a little man comes to stay, and it looks as though their luck has changed. Julia Donaldson tells the tale of the misfortunate characters Bonny and Sandy, who are forever arguing. One day a little man comes to stay, and it looks as though their luck has changed. Pages 14-15 contain a flow chart, giving the opportunity to summarise and discuss the events of the story. Purple/Band 8 books offer developing readers literary language with some challenging vocabulary. 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 Marathon: Band 06/Orange (Collins Big Cat)
People have run Marathons for more than 100 years, but how long is a marathon? Where are they run? Who can enter? Find out all about one of the most toughest and popular running events, in this non-chronological report. People have run Marathons for more than 100 years, but how long is a marathon? Where are they run? Who can enter? Find out all about one of the most toughest and popular running events, in this non-chronological report. Pages 14-15 feature a glossary, index, and a whole host of marathon facts. Orange/Band 6 books offer varied text and characters, with action sustained over several pages. 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.
£9.06
HarperCollins Publishers Shapes: Band 01A/Pink A (Collins Big Cat)
This simple non-fiction book introduces and explores the circles, squares, rectangles, triangles, stars and hexagons which can be found in everyday objects. Each labelled shape is accompanied by a photograph showing the shape in an environmental context, for example a rectangular brick in a wall or a hexagon in a honeycomb. Pink A/Band 1A books offer emergent readers very simple text supported by illustrations. Text type - A simple non-fiction book. All six shapes and photographs of where they are found are repeated on pages 14 and 15 to consolidate understanding of the book. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery.
£7.93
HarperCollins Publishers How Many Animals?: Band 01A/Pink A (Collins Big Cat)
This non-fiction counting book shows photographs of the following animals: one crocodile, two elephants, three lions, four birds, five frogs and six rabbits.Pictures of equal numbers of children add an element of fun to the book as they pretend to be the animals. Pink A/Band 1A books offer emergent readers very simple text supported by illustrations. Text type - A simple information book. The photographs of the animals and children are repeated in numerical order on pages 14 and 15 to encourage the children to count the animals again. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery.
£7.93
HarperCollins Publishers Were They Real?: Band 08/Purple (Collins Big Cat)
An information book about the celebrated historical and fictional characters Cleopatra, Boudica, King Arthur, Robin Hood, the Pied Piper, Pocahontas, Blackbeard, Dracula and Tarzan. The book investigates which of them really existed, and which are based on legend. Purple/ Band 8 books offer developing readers literary language, with some challenging vocabulary. Text type – An information book. An index and a glossary are included on pages 22 and 23 to aid comprehension. Curriculum links – History: Why do we remember great people? How do we know about great events? This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£9.51
HarperCollins Publishers How to Make a Storybook: Band 07/Turquoise (Collins Big Cat)
Ros Asquith, cartoonist and author of many children books, gives a masterclass on writing and illustrating your own storybook . This is an instructional book with a difference, which takes young readers step by step through the writing process from first ideas to editing to illustrating and finally compiling their very own picture book. Turquoise/ Band 7 books offer literay language and extended descriptions, with longer sentences and a wide range of unfamiliar terms. Text type - An instruction text. A flow chart on pages 22 and 23 shows the eight stages described in the book, from ideas to enjoying your story with other readers. Curriculum links - DT: Making a storybook; ICT: Writing stories; communicating information using text. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery.
£9.06
HarperCollins Publishers Making Books with Nick Butterworth: Band 05/Green (Collins Big Cat)
Would you like to find out who inspired the famous children’s book character, Percy the Park Keeper? The author and illustrator who created him, Nick Butterworth, invites us into his home to show us how he works, from the first spark of an idea to the published book. Green/ Band 5 books offer early readers patterned language and varied characters. Text type – A non-fiction recount. Pages 14-15 show three stages of Nick drafting an illustration of Percy, ideal for exploring ideas, preparation and editing/planning within children’s own work. Curriculum links – Art and design: Building shapes and patterns, an event in pictorial form. This fascinating non-fiction book can be read alongside.Nick’s other titles for Collins Big Cat, Percy and the Rabbit, and Percy and the Badger. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£9.06
HarperCollins Publishers Robots: Band 04/Blue (Collins Big Cat)
A photographic non-fiction book that explains the many different types of robots and their uses. The report tells how robots help us in industry, security, and in exploring uninhabitable environments such as other planets, volcanoes, and the depths pf the ocean. Blue/Band 4 books offer longer, repeated patterns withsequential events and integrated literary and natural language. Text type - A non-chronological report. A labelled diagram on pages 14 and 15 shows the inner workings of a robot, providing the opportunity to further discuss the information. Curriculum link - Science: Ourselves This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery.
£8.38
HarperCollins Publishers At the Dump: Band 02B/Red B (Collins Big Cat)
In this non-fiction recount of a family trip to the dump, simple text combined with Ley Honor Roberts lively and inimitable cartoon-photo collage style brings environmental issues to life. The family's journey around the dump shows how different materials are sorted into different containers, ready for recycling. 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 simple recount. A diagram on pages 14 and 15 provides a chance to recap where each material was deposited. This information book is paired with a story on the same theme: Tec and the Litter by Tony Mitton. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery.
£7.93
HarperCollins Publishers Up, Up and Away: Band 02A/Red A (Collins Big Cat)
The red balloon flies up, up and away! Follow the balloon's journey over the captivating landscape of the rooftops, river, mountains and the sea in this simple non-fiction recount. Red A/Band 2A books offer predictable text with familiar objects and actions, combined with simple story development. Text type - A simple non-fction recount. The flow chart on pages 14 and 15 allows children to discuss and recap the balloon's journey. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery.
£7.93
HarperCollins Publishers How to be a Pirate: Band 09/Gold (Collins Big Cat)
So you want to be a pirate? This book shows you how in 10 easy stages, from wearing the right clothes right down to what to do with the treasure. And along the way, you’ll learn a barrelful of facts about famous pirates and pirate life through the ages. Gold/Band 9 fiction books offer developing readers literary language and stories with distinctive characters. Text type – An information book. A glossary and index on pages 22 and 23 can be used to navigate, and to check understanding. Curriculum links – Geography: Island home, Where in the world is Barnaby bear?; History: Why do we remember famous people? This non-fiction book is paired with a story on the same theme; Pirate Party, also by Scoular Anderson. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£9.52
HarperCollins Publishers Harry’s Garden: Band 04/Blue (Collins Big Cat)
Collins' celebrity gardening author demonstrates with her son, Harry, how to make a garden, step-by-step, in an old wheelbarrow. The book has instructions and wonderful photographs demonstrating the steps involved in making a garden. Blue/ Band 4 non-fiction books use children’s language patterns to give information which is supported by the illustrations and design. Text types – An instruction text. The photographs on pages 14 and 15 allows children to recap and discuss the text. Curriculum links – Science: growing plants. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£8.38
HarperCollins Publishers Bounce, Kick, Catch, Throw: Band 06/Orange (Collins Big Cat)
What makes a ball bounce? How is a football made? Children will find the answers to these, and more, questions about different types of balls in this fun instruction book. With a colourful combination of photos and artwork, it gives information on all kinds of balls and activities, such as how to juggle. Orange/ Band 6 books offer varied text and characters, with action sustained over several pages. Text type - An instruction text. The book includes a quiz on pages 22 and 23 to recap what children have learned. Curriculum links - PE: Games and activities; Science: Forces and movement. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery.
£9.06
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 First World War: Band 11 Lime/Band 16 Sapphire (Collins Big Cat Progress)
This non-fiction book explores what it was like to live through the First World War, from life in the trenches and the weapons used on the battlefield, to the war effort at home and the role that children played. This title has been written in conjunction with the Imperial War Museum and includes fascinating photographs from their archives. 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: A non-fiction recount Curriculum links:
£10.20
HarperCollins Publishers War Art: Band 10 White/Band 17 Diamond (Collins Big Cat Progress)
This fascinating information book, written in conjunction with the Imperial War Museum, explores how and why artists created images of the First World War. Covering everything from recruitment posters and camouflage art to poignant sketches by artist-soldiers, this book will encourage children to both appreciate and interrogate artwork. 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:
£10.20
HarperCollins Publishers In the Sea: Band 01B/Pink B (Collins Big Cat)
This photographic non-fiction book explores the sea and looks at what kinds of plants and creatures live there – including fish, jellyfish, seaweed and seals! This photographic non-fiction book explores the sea and looks at what kinds of plants and creatures live there – including fish, jellyfish, seaweed and seals! Pink A/Band 1B books offer simple, predictable text with familiar objects and actions Photographs of all the different things that can be found in the sea on pages 14–15 help children to recap and provide a wealth of speaking and listening opportunities. Text type: A non-fiction report Curriculum links: Understanding of the world
£7.93
HarperCollins Publishers How to Make a Hat: Band 01A/Pink A (Collins Big Cat)
Children can learn how to make and decorate paper hats in this engaging non-fiction book by Sarah Levison. Step-by-step instructions are accompanied by colourful photographs to make the process easy and fun. Children can learn how to make and decorate paper hats in this engaging non-fiction book by Sarah Levison. Step-by-step instructions are accompanied by colourful photographs to make the process easy and fun. Pink A/Band 1A books offer emergent readers very simple text supported by illustrations. Children can recap the stages of how to make a hat on pages 14–15. Text type: An instruction text Curriculum links: Expressive arts and design
£7.93
HarperCollins Publishers My Friend Joe: Band 00/Lilac (Collins Big Cat)
A boy makes a paper plane and accidentally throws it over the wall. Little does he know that another boy called Joe lives on the other side of that wall and wants to play, too. This beautiful narrative non-fiction book about friendship is written and illustrated by award-winning illustrator Russell Ayto. A boy makes a paper plane and accidentally throws it over the wall. Little does he know that another boy called Joe lives on the other side of that wall and wants to play, too. This beautiful narrative non-fiction book about friendship is written and illustrated by award-winning illustrator Russell Ayto. Lilac/Band 0 books are wordless books that tell a story through pictures and are designed to develop understanding about how stories work. Children can follow and recap the story sequence about how the boys became friends using the story map on pages 14–15. Text type: A wordless story Curriculum links: Personal, social and emotional development
£7.70
HarperCollins Publishers How To Be A Knight: Band 09/Gold (Collins Big Cat)
Here is everything you need to know about being a knight, from from being a young page to being knighted. This humorous non-fiction book explains all the tasks, training, outfits and privileges that came with the job. Gold/Band 9 fiction books offer developing readers literary language and stories with distinctive characters. Text type – An information book. There is a contents page (on page 1), listing the "10 easy stages", plus an illustrated glossary and index on pages 22 and 23. Curriculum links – History: Knowledge and understanding of events, people and changes in the past. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£9.51
HarperCollins Publishers The Little Egg: Band 03/Yellow (Collins Big Cat)
Find out what happens to the little egg in this patterned story, filled with colourful illustrations by Shoo Rayner. Yellow level/ Band 3 books offer early readers varied sentence structure and natural language. Text type – A patterned story with a predictable structure. A storyboard on pages 14 and 15 reveals what happens to the little egg through a pictorial summary of the day, providing the opportunity to recap the story. Curriculum links – Knowledge and Understanding of the World: life processes and living things; Science: Plants and animals in the local environment; life cycles This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£8.38
HarperCollins Publishers My Bike Ride: Band 02A/Red A (Collins Big Cat)
This simple non-fiction text recounts a girl's journey by bicycle using symbols, maps and directions depicted by an engaging illustration-photo montage effect. Red A/Band 2A books offer predictable text with familiar objects and actions, combined with simple story development. Text type - A simple non-fiction recount. The map on pp14-15 is a useful summary of the journey, consolidating understanding, and providing a wealth of speaking and listening opportunities. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery.
£7.93
HarperCollins Publishers Around the World: Band 03/Yellow (Collins Big Cat)
Traversing across the world by train, boat and plane, the two children in this story poem encounter the extremes of sun and snow travelling to Africa, India and China. The book begins with a poem, before revealing their journey's details, and repetitive questions encourage the reader to turn the page and continue the voyage. Yellow/ Band 3 books offer varied sentence structure and natural language. Text type - A poem with predictable structure and patterned language. The story map on pages 14 and 15 gives children the opportunity to follow the route again on a world map. Curriculum links - Geography: Where in the world is Barnaby bear? Passport to the world. Music: Feel the pulse. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery.
£8.38
HarperCollins Publishers I Can Do It!: Band 01B/Pink B (Collins Big Cat)
A simple information book depicting different activities: running, jumping, hanging, skating, creeping and swimming. Simple text accompanies photographs of animals performing each activity , alongside photographs of children acting out the same activity. Pink B/ Band 1B books offer emergent readers simple, predictable text with familiar objects and actions. Text type - A simple information book. The photographs are repeated on pages 14 and 15 with a one-word label to describe the activity for reinforcement. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery.
£7.93
HarperCollins Publishers Percy and the Badger: Band 04/Blue (Collins Big Cat)
Nick Butterworth’s well known and much loved character Percy the Park Keeper stars in this beautifully told story for early readers. Percy tries to persuade a reluctant Badger to take a bath. Badger doesn’t want to, so Percy takes a bath instead – only to find he has some unexpected comapany when Badger falls in the water with him! Blue/Band 4 books offer longer, repeated patterns withsequential events and integrated literary andnatural language. Text type – A story with a familiar setting. A storyboard on pages 14 and 15 provides children with the opportunity to retell the story in their own words. Curriculum links – Geography: our local area; Citizenship: animals and us. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£8.38
HarperCollins Publishers What’s Inside?: Band 02A/Red A (Collins Big Cat)
What’s inside a nut? What’s inside a pod? What’s inside you and me? The clear photos in this book will show children what’s inside all sorts of things, from a pea inside a peapod to the skeletons inside us. Red A/ Band 2A books offer predictable texts with famliar objects and actions, combined with simple story development or information development. Text type – A simple information book. Pages 14 and 15 provide an opportunity for children to recap and discuss the text. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£7.93
HarperCollins Publishers The Wind: Band 03/Yellow (Collins Big Cat)
What can the wind blow? A collection of colourful photographs show how the wind can blow a kite, boats, leaves, seeds, windmills,sand, snow and sea. The report also shows how strong wind can be destructive blowing trees and even houses down. Yellow/Band 3 books offer varied sentence structure and natural language. Text types - A non-chronological report. A chart on pages 14 and 15 draw a comparison between light and strong winds giving children the opportunity to discuss wind and its effects. Curriculum links - Science: pushes and pulls; Geography: our local area. This book is paired with a story on the same theme: The New Kite by Julie Sykes. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery
£4.73
HarperCollins Publishers Cat and Dog: Band 00/Lilac (Collins Big Cat)
Build your child’s reading confidence at home with fully decodable phonics books matched to Letters and Sounds. Cat steps out through the cat flap, unaware that Dog is about to pounce. A frantic chase follows, which almost ends in catastrophe. But there is a suprise twist in the tale when Dog rescues Cat. Lilac/Band 0 - wordless book that tells a story through pictures and is designed to develop understanding about how stories work. Text type - Fiction. The final spread shows the route of Cat and Dog’s chase through the park and can be used by the children to discuss and retell the story. Shoo Rayner also wrote and illustrated the Pink B story, Fly Away Home This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery
£7.70
HarperCollins Publishers The Sword in the Stone: Band 11 Lime/Band 16 Sapphire (Collins Big Cat Progress)
This action-packed graphic novel retells the legend of King Arthur, following him as he is transformed from an ordinary young boy to a powerful and famous monarch. Written by Mary Hoffman, this well-known story has been brought to life with illustrations by Dante Ginevra. 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: A graphic novel set in the past Curriculum links:
£10.20
HarperCollins Publishers Gulliver’s Travels: Band 11 Lime/Band 17 Diamond (Collins Big Cat Progress)
This adventure-filled graphic novel retells the famous story of Lemuel Gulliver, as he is shipwrecked and wakes up on the island of Lilliput. 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: A graphic novel Curriculum links:
£10.20
HarperCollins Publishers Blackbeard and the Monster of the Deep: Band 11 Lime/Band 12 Copper (Collins Big Cat Progress)
Follow cabin boy Bill on his journey to becoming a pirate as he and Blackbeard battle a terrifying sea monster. This adventure story is wonderfully written by Ciaran Murtagh and illustrated by Nathan Aardvark. 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 adventure story Curriculum links:
£10.20
HarperCollins Publishers Little Bear: A folktale from Greenland: Band 10 White/Band 14 Ruby (Collins Big Cat Progress)
In this beautiful retelling of a folktale from Greenland, an unlikely friendship develops between a lonely old woman and a baby polar bear. With stunning artwork from Chris Corner, this book explores the moving relationship between human and animal as the bear cub grows up. 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: A traditional story Curriculum links:
£10.20
HarperCollins Publishers Time for School: Band 03/Yellow (Collins Big Cat)
Engaging and fun, this poem is about the school day and is written by award-winning contemporary poet Wendy Cope. Engaging and fun, this poem is about the school day and is written by award-winning contemporary poet Wendy Cope. Yellow/Band 3 books offer varied sentence structure and natural language On pages 14–15, children can recap the different school activities featured in the poem using a story map. Text type: A poem Curriculum links: Citizenship: Personal, Social and Emotional Development
£8.38
HarperCollins Publishers Meg, Mum and the Donkey: Band 02B/Red B (Collins Big Cat)
Meg and her mum go to the market with their donkey, but find that listening to everyone else’s advice along the way doesn’t always make for a smooth journey. This humorous fiction story is based on Aesop’s fable The Farmer, His Son and the Donkey and is written by Simon Puttock. Meg and her mum go to the market with their donkey, but find that listening to everyone else’s advice along the way doesn’t always make for a smooth journey. This humorous fiction story is based on Aesop’s fable The Farmer, His Son and the Donkey and is written by Simon Puttock. 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 the journey of Meg, Mum and the donkey at the market on pages 14–15. Text type: A retelling of a traditional tale Curriculum links: Citizenship: Animals and us
£7.93
HarperCollins Publishers What Is CGI?: Band 06/Orange (Collins Big Cat)
Artist Jon Stuart shows how he produces computer-generated images. The process starts with a simple block of cubes, which are added to, given texture, before being bent, stretched, twisted into the correct shape and size. He then adds background, lighting and colour to bring the whole scene to life. This is a Band 06/Orange book in the Collins Big Cat reading programme which offers varied text and characters, with action sustained over several pages. This is an information book with a flow chart on pages 22 and 23 that summarises the process of producing CGI. Contents are listed on page 1 while a glossary and index are detailed on pages 20 and 21. This book supports learning around art and design, and investigates different kinds of art, design and craft. It also supports ICT education, and is an introduction to modelling and creating pictures. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery. For more guided reading books in this Collins Big Cat band, try Pompeii (9780007461875) written by Fiona Macdonald with imagery by Giorgio Bacchin
£9.06
HarperCollins Publishers The Sneezles: Band 10/White (Collins Big Cat)
Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right level One day mysterious green clouds arrive in a fairy-tale kingdom and explode into a fine green dust, bringing an outbreak of mayhem and sneezing. All the King’s men can do is think of ever more silly ideas, and it is left to two children to save the Kingdom from the Sneezles. White/ Band 10 books have more complex sentences and figurative language. A humorous fantasy story. Pages 30 and 31 contain six playing cards of the main characters with their pictures and characteristics, 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 Pet Detectives: Tortoise Trouble: Band 08/Purple (Collins Big Cat)
The Pet Detective faces a special challenge when Kara’s pet tortoise, Rocket, goes missing. Has the tortoise been squashed on a motorway? Eaten by a hungry goat? Chewed up by a dog? The Pet Detective follows the clues to find out what’s happened. Purple/ Band 8 books offer developing readers literary language, with some challenging vocabulary. Text type – A story by the same author. A final double page spread shows all the things a Pet Detective needs on a case to support recapping the story. Curriculum links – Science: Plants and animals in the local environment. Tortoise Trouble is one of two stories by Jana Hunter about the Pet Detective This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£9.51
HarperCollins Publishers How Does It Work: Band 09/Gold (Collins Big Cat)
How does a yo-yo climb back up its string? Why does a boomerang come back to you? And how does a kaleidoscope work? These and other mind-bending questions are answered in this explanation text about how toys work. Gold/Band 9 fiction books offer developing readers literary language and stories with distinctive characters. Text type – An explanation text. A table on pages 20 and 21 summarises what makes each toy featured in the book work, for example, magnets, friction or gravity. The book includes a glossary and an index on pages 22 and 23. Both provide lots of opportunities to check comprehension and stimulate work outside the reading session. Curriculum links – Art and design: Investigate materials; Science: Forces and movement. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£9.51
HarperCollins Publishers Jodie the Juggler: Band 05/Green (Collins Big Cat)
Jodie loves to juggle – plates, oranges, anything! But his mum isn't so keen as Jodie has lots of 'accidents' when practising his skills. She'd rather Jodie played something less destructive, like football. Will she persuade Jodie to swap his juggling for football? And will Jodie the footballer be less accident-prone than Jodie the juggler? Green/ Band 5 books offer early readers patterned language and varied characters. Text type – A story with a familiar setting. The table on page 22 and 23 prompts children to recap and discuss the story. Curriculum links – PE: Games and activities. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£9.06
HarperCollins Publishers Big Cat Babies: Band 05/Green (Collins Big Cat)
BBC’s Big Cat Diary presenter and photographer Jonathan Scott has written and photographed this beautiful and informative book all about Africa’s big cats and their babies.The stunning photographs show baby lions, leopards and cheetahs in their natural habitat, giving lots of discussion points. Green level/ Band 5 books offer early readers patterned, natural language and varied characters. Text type – Non-chronological report. There is a fact file on pages 22 and 23 for children to discuss. Jonathan and Angela Scott are well-known for their wildlife books and television programmes about big cats and other wildlife. Curriculum links- Geography: Passport to the world. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£9.06
HarperCollins Publishers Worm Looks for Lunch: Band 05/Green (Collins Big Cat)
Worm is fed up with earth for lunch and wants something more exciting. He tries eating grass, bark and even a leaf on the advice of various animal friends – and almost becomes lunch himself when a hungry bird appears! Green/ Band 5 books offer early readers patterned language and varied characters. Text type – Playscript. Instructions for putting on the play are on pages 22 and 23 to encourage children to discuss the script. Curriculum links – Science: 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 Hands: Band 03/Yellow (Collins Big Cat)
An information text showing numerous ways in which we use our hands, including painting, printing, building, pouring, climbing and playing. Each action is illustrated with an interesting, labelled photograph. Yellow/Band 3 books offer varied sentence structure and natural language. Text types - An information text. A selection of the photographs on pages 14 and 15 give children a chance to recap and discuss the text. Curriculum links - Science: ourselves, exploring and using senses. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery.
£8.38
