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HarperCollins Publishers Welcome to My City: Band 14/Ruby (Collins Big Cat)
Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right level Come on a tour of four exciting – and very different – cities! Find out what it’s like to live in Bristol, Paris, Los Angeles and Abu Dhabi, and discover: fun things to do important landmarks and history how the local landscape and climate have affected life in each city. Ruby/Band 14 books give increasing opportunities for children to develop their skills of inference and deduction. Text type – An information book. The book is organised into short chapters to help children practise the skills of locating and identifying important information. The glossary and index on pages 44 and 45 can be used to develop children's information retrieval skills further. Curriculum links – Geography – locational knowledge
£10.42
HarperCollins Publishers Fast and Faster: Level 11 (Collins Big Cat Arabic Reading Programme)
Collins Arabic Big Cat is a guided reading series for ages 3 to 11. The series is structured with reference to the learning progression of Arabic at nursery and primary schools researched especially for Collins. This carefully graded approach allows children to build up their reading knowledge of Arabic step by step. Level 11 books provide more literary language, more complex sentence structures and less support from illustrations. Characters are more varied, with action sustained over several pages. Non-fiction titles include glossaries where necessary. Sentences are still short for better understanding. However, grammatical vowel endings are more evident to encourage fluent reading and to provide familiarity with some higher-level features of written Arabic. This book examines the fastest animals and vehicles on land, in the air, and in water, and explores what it is that makes them capable of travelling at such great speeds. Packed with statistics and interesting facts, illustrated with stunning photographs, this information book will be enjoyed by boys and girls alike. A table on pages 22 and 23 summarises the fast facts featured within the book.
£7.48
HarperCollins Publishers Trak!: Level 6 (Collins Big Cat Arabic Reading Programme)
Collins Arabic Big Cat is a guided reading series for ages 3 to 11. The series is structured with reference to the learning progression of Arabic at nursery and primary schools researched especially for Collins. This carefully graded approach allows children to build up their reading knowledge of Arabic step by step. Level 6 books provide an advance on level 5. Sentences are still highly repetitive but slightly longer, with simple story development supported by illustrations. Double spacing is used between words to ensure children see where each new word in a sentence begins and ends. Although the focus at level 6 remains on reading the core words, the concept of reading hamzat al-wasl and sun letters correctly is introduced in non-verbal sentences of up to 4-5 words. A colourful retelling of Rudyard Kipling’s The Elephant’s Child, this fable explains how the elephant got its long trunk. As the elephant journeys through the jungle it admires the features of the other animals, until he gets a bit too close to one of them … This sweet and funny story has been written and illustrated by Charlotte Middleton. A story map on pages 14–15 allows children to recap the story and discuss each stage.
£6.84
HarperCollins Publishers Antony and Cleopatra: Band 17/Diamond (Collins Big Cat)
Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right level A beautiful and powerful, retelling of the ultimate love story, between Anthony and the Egyptian queen, Cleopatra. But when war reopens old wounds, even a love as strong as theirs will struggle to survive. Diamond/Band 17 books offer more complex, underlying themes to give opportunities for children to understand causes and points of view. Text type: Fiction from our literary heritage Curriculum links: English: fiction from the English literary heritage
£10.65
HarperCollins Publishers The Stubborn Prince: Band 15/Emerald (Collins Big Cat)
Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right level A hilarious traditional Norwegian tale, which will have the whole class in stitches. Find out how Prince Magnus gets on when he leaves home thinking he knows best, only to end up living with a ferocious giant determined for him to fail, which he surely would if it wasn’t for a little helper Magnus finds. Perhaps he doesn’t know best after all? Emerald/Band 15 books provide a widening range of genres including science fiction and biography, prompting more ways to respond to texts. Text type: A traditional tale from another culture Curriculum links: English: fairy stories, myths and legends; books from other cultures and traditions This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£10.42
HarperCollins Publishers Two Animal Tales from Africa: Band 15/Emerald (Collins Big Cat)
Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right level Two beautifully told traditional tales by Beverley Birch. ‘The Water Thief’ is about the mischievous antics of Hyena and how crafty Tortoise plays him at his own game. ‘Lumbwi and the Gazelle’ is about a moving friendship, but when Lumbwi embarks on a new life he seems to forget about his old friend, to dreadful consequences. Emerald/Band 15 books provide a widening range of genres including science fiction and biography, prompting more ways to respond to texts. Text type: Traditional tales from another culture Curriculum links: English: fairy stories, myths and legends This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£10.42
HarperCollins Publishers The Story of the Electric Guitar: Band 17/Diamond (Collins Big Cat)
Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right level Electric guitars have made a massive contribution to music over the last century. It’s hard to imagine today’s music without them! But how were they invented, who were (and are) the greatest guitarists and what makes this amazing instrument so versatile and exciting? Read this book to find out! Diamond/Band 17 books offer more complex, underlying themes to give opportunities for children to understand causes and points of view. Text type: An information book Curriculum links: History
£10.65
HarperCollins Publishers Changing Land: Band 15/Emerald (Collins Big Cat)
Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right level This book will show you how to be a landscape detective! The way we use the land around us has changed a lot over the centuries, and it’s still changing today. Visit Colchester in Essex and Portree on the Isle of Skye to find out how! Emerald/Band 15 books provide a widening range of genres including science fiction and biography, prompting more ways to respond to texts. Text type: An information book Curriculum links: Geography
£10.42
HarperCollins Publishers Greatest Ashes Moments: Band 14/Ruby (Collins Big Cat)
Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right level When England and Australia play each other at cricket, there is a lot at stake: pride, passion, and a tiny trophy known as the Ashes. The contests between these two nations have been full of great moments. Find out which ones stand head and shoulder above the rest! Ruby/Band 14 books give increasing opportunities for children to develop their skills of inference and deduction. Text type: An information book Curriculum links: History
£10.42
HarperCollins Publishers Your Brain: Level 16 (Collins Big Cat Arabic Reading Programme)
Collins Arabic Big Cat is a guided reading series for ages 3 to 11. The series is structured with reference to the learning progression of Arabic at nursery and primary schools researched especially for Collins. This carefully graded approach allows children to build up their reading knowledge of Arabic step by step. Level 16 books offer more complex, underlying themes that give opportunities for children to understand causes and points of view. A wide range of language structures is used to reflect progression in the teaching of Arabic grammar, while still retaining the core aim of encouraging a love of reading through Arabic stories and texts. Your brain controls everything you do – from your movement to your senses and even your thoughts and decisions. Complete with detailed diagrams, discover how this important part of your body works, and how you can look after it.
£8.29
HarperCollins Publishers The Mountain Goat: Level 13 (Collins Big Cat Arabic Reading Programme)
Collins Arabic Big Cat is a guided reading series for ages 3 to 11. The series is structured with reference to the learning progression of Arabic at nursery and primary schools researched especially for Collins. This carefully graded approach allows children to build up their reading knowledge of Arabic step by step. Level 13 books feature longer and more complex sentence structures. Sentences make use of a wide range of stylistic features which reflect progression in the teaching of Arabic grammar. Stories may also contain more literary, metaphorical language, including similes and other figurative language to help the reader create mental images, plus exaggeration for dramatic or humorous effect. Non-fiction titles contain longer, more formal sentences and a broader range of unfamiliar terms.Nawal the goat's brother is good at jumping. Nawal's sister is good at leaping. Nawal is good at growing sunflowers. But when she meets a big, fierce lion, Nawal finds out she's good at something else too! A humorous fantasy story by renowned children’s author Vivian French.
£7.84
HarperCollins Publishers Living with Climate Change: Level 14 (Collins Big Cat Arabic Reading Programme)
Collins Arabic Big Cat is a guided reading series for ages 3 to 11. The series is structured with reference to the learning progression of Arabic at nursery and primary schools researched especially for Collins. This carefully graded approach allows children to build up their reading knowledge of Arabic step by step. Level 14 books build on level 13 by offering stories with more complex plots and with a greater number of chapters to encourage the development of reading stamina. Non-fiction texts use complex vocabulary and deal with challenging global themes. The style of language further reflects progression in the teaching of Arabic grammar, while still using largely familiar vocabulary and simplified concepts.What is a carbon footprint? Why do we think that the climate is changing? How does climate change affect our lives? And most important of all, what can we do about it? In partnership with the children’s charity Plan, this book explores the topical issue of Climate Change and what it means through the experiences of children around the world. Supported by dramatic photographs as well as diagrams and graphics to help visualise some of the tricky concepts this book can really help children come to grips with what climate change means. A spider diagram on pages 30-31 help children to quickly identify and recap the action points for each country covered in the book.
£8.15
HarperCollins Publishers Brave Nurses: Mary Seacole and Edith Cavell: Band 10/White (Collins Big Cat)
Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right level Mary Seacole and Edith Cavell risked their lives to look after the wounded and the dying. They proved that bravery in wartime isn’t just about fighting and winning battles. White/Band 10 books have more complex sentences and figurative language. Text type – A dual biography. A glossary on page 29 defines difficult words. A timeline on pages 30 and 31 allows children to recap the events of the gallant lives. Curriculum links – History: ‘the lives of significant individuals in the past who have contributed to national and international achievements. Some should be used to compare aspects of life in different periods [for example, … Mary Seacole and Edith Cavell].’
£10.20
HarperCollins Publishers Changing Designs: Band 10/White (Collins Big Cat)
Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right level From TVs and fridges to phones and music players, the design of many things we use every day has changed over time. Find out how in this book. White/Band 10 books have more complex sentences and figurative language. Text type – An information book. Curriculum links – Design and Technology: ‘Through the evaluation of past and present design and technology, pupils develop a critical understanding of its impact on daily life and the wider world’. A timeline on pages 22–23 allows children to see the evolution of design in one neat summary. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£10.20
HarperCollins Publishers Slumbery Stumble in the Jungle: Band 06/Orange (Collins Big Cat)
Charlie Monkey is worried. The forest is getting smaller and a big yellow monster is coming. What can he do to save his home? And how will he get the other animals to believe him? Orange/ Band 6 books offer varied text and characters, with action sustained over several pages. Text type – An adventure story. Recap the main events of the tale with a reader response spread on pages 22–23. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£5.75
HarperCollins Publishers Winter Olympics: Band 10 White/Band 12 Copper (Collins Big Cat Progress)
The Winter Olympics is an exciting competition that sees the world’s top athletes try to win medals on snow and ice. Find out more about the Winter Olympic Games. 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 Sit In It: Band 01A/Pink A (Collins Big Cat Phonics)
What do you do when you go to the park? Follow Tim, Dad and Tim’s toy dog, Sid, around the park in this beautiful book written by Gill Budgell and illustrated by Ley Honor Roberts using her photo collage technique. Pink A/Band 1A books offer emergent readers very simple text supported by illustrations. Text type: A simple non-fiction text Pages 14–15 provide an opportunity for children to recap the story. Curriculum links: PSHE
£7.93
HarperCollins Publishers BERT THE UGLY BUG: Band 04/Blue (Collins Big Cat Phonics)
Bert lives deep in the rainforest and is completely awestruck by the beauty of other bright and wonderful creatures. If only he could sparkle like that? Or can he? This wonderful, decodable story is written by Mal Peet and Elspeth Graham and fantastically illustrated by Simona Messier. Blue/Band 4 books offer longer, repeated patterns with sequential events and integrated literary and natural language. Text type: A story with a familiar setting. Pages 14–15 provide an opportunity for children to recap the story. Curriculum links: science, geography. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£8.38
HarperCollins Publishers Sheep to Jumper: Band 03/Yellow (Collins Big Cat Phonics)
Discover how woolly clothes are made, from the shearing of the sheep on the farm to the making of the yarn in the factory, to the creation of fabric for clothes and other products. This informative non-fiction text is decodable and has been written by Fiona Macdonald. Yellow/Band 3 books offer varied sentence structure and natural language. Text type: A non-fiction report. Pages 14–15 provide an opportunity for children to recap the story. Curriculum links: Science. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£8.38
HarperCollins Publishers If It Wasn’t For Tom: Band 09 Gold/Band 16 Sapphire (Collins Big Cat Progress)
If it wasn’t for Tom, one young boy would be much happier at school – he would be able to play football without being taunted from the sidelines. But is Tom as strong-willed when he is forced to play football as well? This thought-provoking story was written by award-winning author Catherine MacPhail. 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 story by a significant author Curriculum links: Citizenship; P.E. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£6.25
HarperCollins Publishers Bomber Command: Night Raid: Band 08 Purple/Band 17 Diamond (Collins Big Cat Progress)
During the Second World War, bomber planes were used in combat. With photographs straight from the archives of the Imperial War Museum, discover what it was like to be a bomber pilot in preparation for a dangerous but important mission. 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 report Curriculum links: History This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£9.51
HarperCollins Publishers Andrew Watson: Band 08 Purple/Band 16 Sapphire (Collins Big Cat Progress)
Andrew Watson was the first black footballer in the UK. Find out how he reached this position and what life was like for professional footballers in 1870 in this biography of the sportsman by Adam Sunderland. 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: History, P.E This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£9.51
HarperCollins Publishers The Penalty: Band 08 Purple/Band 14 Ruby (Collins Big Cat Progress)
Lucas is the best in his football team at taking penalties. He never misses – ever. But one day that all changes and Lucas has to learn to deal with his mistake, finding a way of building up his confidence once again … This thought-provoking story was written by Tom Palmer. 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 story with a familiar setting Curriculum links: Citizenship, P.E. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£9.51
HarperCollins Publishers The Monster of Pit Street: Band 08 Purple/Band 12 Copper (Collins Big Cat Progress)
Nick has just moved to Pit Street, so he and his best friend Jess help to unpack and explore the new house, including the spooky cellar. But what they don’t realise, is that something else has been living deep in the cellar and doesn’t want to be disturbed … With an unexpected twist in its tale, this wonderful story was written by Simon Cheshire. 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 mystery story Curriculum links: Citizenship This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£9.51
HarperCollins Publishers The Diver: Band 07 Turquoise/Band 16 Sapphire (Collins Big Cat Progress)
A man sits alone on the prow of a ship and remembers the diving he did as a child. When the ship reaches its destination the anchor is lowered and the man climbs into his diving suit. He’s ready to return to the water; ready to find the treasure. This beautiful book was written by Anne Curtis and wonderfully illustrated by Chris Corner. 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 book Curriculum links: Citizenship This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£9.06
HarperCollins Publishers Formula 1: Band 07 Turquoise/Band 12 Copper (Collins Big Cat Progress)
Formula 1 races are world famous for being exciting and fast-paced, involving the most up-to-date cars. Find out how the competition began and what is involved in each race in this non-fiction book by Mary Colson. 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 book Curriculum links: P.E. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£9.06
HarperCollins Publishers World War II: Secret Agent: Band 06 Orange/Band 17 Diamond (Collins Big Cat Progress)
It’s 1941 and you are a secret agent for Great Britain. Find out what training and skills you need to ensure you achieve your mission and return home safely. This instruction book was written by Jillian Powell, with photos straight from the archives of the Imperial War Museum. 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 report Curriculum links: History
£9.06
HarperCollins Publishers Surgery through Time: Band 14/Ruby (Collins Big Cat)
Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right level If we go into hospital today, we know anaesthetics, antibiotics and antiseptics will be used to make the visit as pain-free and safe as possible. But how were they discovered, and what were operations like before they were used? This fact-filled information book looks at the journey surgery has made, from its early days to modern hospitals. Ruby/Band 14 books give increasing opportunities for children to develop their skills of inference and deduction. Text type: An information book. Curriculum links: Science; History. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£10.42
HarperCollins Publishers Chocolate: from Bean to Bar: Band 12/Copper (Collins Big Cat)
Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right level Chocolate comes in many forms – from chocolate bars to hot chocolate – but how was it first discovered, and how is it made? Trace the journey chocolate makes, from the cocoa bean on the tree to the chocolate bar in the shop in this fascinating report. Copper/Band 12 books provide more complex plots and longer chapters that develop reading stamina. Text type: A non-fiction report. Curriculum links: Geography; History. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£10.20
HarperCollins Publishers The Digestive System: Band 08/Purple (Collins Big Cat)
We know we all need to eat, but why do we need to and where does it go? Filled with photos and clear diagrams, follow the food you eat on its journey through your body and find out what happens to it along the way. Purple/Band 8 books offer developing readers literary language, with some challenging vocabulary. Text type: An information book. Pages 22 and 23 present a full body diagram, allowing children to recap the full journey our food takes. Curriculum links: Science: Ourselves; Health and Growth. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£9.51
HarperCollins Publishers Wellies: Band 05/Green (Collins Big Cat)
Wally the penguin works in a welly shop. He makes all sorts of wellies – red ones, yellow ones, fish ones and star ones. Can he help Bertie the Polar Bear to design a pair of wellies that will win the fashion show? Green/Band 5 books offer early readers patterned language and varied characters. Text Type: A poem A story map of the story allows children to recap the story on pages 22 and 23. Curriculum Links: Citizenship: Animals and us; Choices. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£9.06
HarperCollins Publishers Olympic Heroes: Band 05/Green (Collins Big Cat)
Every winner of an Olympic event has had to work hard to get to the top, but some have to work even harder to succeed. Find out which athletes have overcome racial inequality, illness and disabilities to earn their medals. Green/Band 5 books offer early readers patterned language and varied characters. Text type: An information book Curriculum Links: Citizenship: Living in a diverse world This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£9.06
HarperCollins Publishers Long-distance Lunch: Band 05 Green/Band 14 Ruby (Collins Big Cat Progress)
Where does the food in your lunch-box come from? How far has it travelled? Find out where bananas are grown, where tuna is found and how chocolate is made in this highly photographic information book. Collins Big Cat Progress builds confidence, helping struggling pupils not only to read, but to love reading Dual-banded books provide age-appropriate interest level material matched with a lower reading ability level Every book is levelled by reading expert Cliff Moon to ensure precise, systematic, measurable progression to help close the ability gap The books use a range of reading strategies: phonic, graphic, syntactic and contextual to build confident, accurate, fluent readers Designed to build speaking and listening skills, as well as reading skills, the books are highly visual and include incredible illustrations and photographs Every book has a Key Stage 2 look-and-feel to engage older pupils and avoid stigmatisation Topics are relevant for children in years 3-6 and connected to the curriculum and framework objectives for these years to support inclusion Progress titles contain a Reader Response page to encourage the pupil to respond to and recall what they have read. This offers an ideal opportunity to check comprehension Ideas for Reading, written by primary literacy expert Gill Howell are included in the back of every book to help you support the reading needs of each child This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader
£9.06
HarperCollins Publishers Cool Cars: Band 03 Yellow/Band 12 Copper (Collins Big Cat Progress)
Some cars are big and powerful, while others are very small. Some can even fly or float on water! Find out about some of the world’s coolest and most unusual cars in this highly photographic information book. Collins Big Cat Progress builds confidence, helping struggling pupils not only to read, but to love reading Dual-banded books provide age-appropriate interest level material matched with a lower reading ability level Every book is levelled by reading expert Cliff Moon to ensure precise, systematic, measurable progression to help close the ability gap The books use a range of reading strategies: phonic, graphic, syntactic and contextual to build confident, accurate, fluent readers Designed to build speaking and listening skills, as well as reading skills, the books are highly visual and include incredible illustrations and photographs Every book has a Key Stage 2 look-and-feel to engage older pupils and avoid stigmatisation Topics are relevant for children in years 3-6 and connected to the curriculum and framework objectives for these years to support inclusion Progress titles contain a Reader Response page to encourage the pupil to respond to and recall what they have read. This offers an ideal opportunity to check comprehension Ideas for Reading, written by primary literacy expert Gill Howell are included in the back of every book to help you support the reading needs of each child
£8.38
HarperCollins Publishers Peas Please!: Band 03/Yellow (Collins Big Cat Phonics)
Where do peas come from? How do they grow and how do they get from the field to our dinner plates? All these questions and more are answered in this informative and photographic journey of the pea. Yellow/Band 3 books offer varied sentence structure and natural language. Text type: An information book. Children can recount the journey of the pea, from the soil to our dinner plate, in the flow chart on pages 14–15. Curriculum links: Science: Plants and animals. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£8.38
HarperCollins Publishers Panda’s Band: Band 02A/Red A (Collins Big Cat Phonics)
Panda enjoys playing his drums, but would love to put together a band and share his music with others. Join him as he searches for the perfect band mates and prepares for a star performance in this lovely story by Laura Hambleton. Red A/Band 2A books offer predictable text with familiar objects and actions, combined with simple story development. Text type: A simple story with a similar setting Children can discuss the different instrument each animal can play, and what they would contribute to the band, on pages 14–15. Ideas for guided reading at the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£7.93
HarperCollins Publishers Get Fit: Band 02A/Red A (Collins Big Cat Phonics)
It’s fun to get fit! Find out different ways professional sports people keep fit, and how easy it is for us to do the same, in this highly photographic non-fiction recount. This is a Red A/Band 2A book in the Collins Big Cat reading programme which offers predictable text with familiar objects and actions, combined with simple story development for early readers.A simple non-fiction recount, children can recap and discuss the different ways they can get fit on pages 14–15. This book would link well with the physical development: move with control and coordination curriculum topic. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader. Get Fit is one of the top 10 books found to be ‘easiest’ to read – most accessible and appropriate for the reading level – in the 2019 What Kids are Reading report from Renaissance Learning. Other top 10 ‘easiest’ books to read from the report include Bad Bat (9780007412891), No, Sid, No! (9780007421923), Sam and the Nut (9780007334995), The Magic Egg (9780007329182), Cat and Dog in a Mess (9780007235827), Cat and Dog in a Mess (9780007235827) and Got It! (9780007421930).
£7.93
HarperCollins Publishers Bad Bat: Band 02B/Red B (Collins Big Cat)
Bad Bat enjoys tricking the other animals when they are sleeping – but will he still be laughing when they find a way of tricking him? This charming Big Cat guided reading book is written and illustrated by Laura Hambleton. This is a Red B/Band 2B book in the Collins Big Cat reading programme which offers simple but varied text with familiar objects and actions, combined with simple story development and a satisfying conclusion.This story has a predictable structure and patterned language and children can recap the events of the story on pages 14–15. This book would link well with science teaching when exploring the natural world. Bad Bat is one of the top 10 books found to be ‘easiest’ to read – most accessible and appropriate for the reading level – in the 2019 What Kids are Reading report from Renaissance Learning. Other top 10 ‘easiest’ books to read from the report include No, Sid, No! (9780007421923), The Magic Egg (9780007329182), Sam and the Nut (9780007334995), Best Bird (9780007412853), Cat and Dog in a Mess (9780007235827), Get Fit (9780007421961) and Got It! (9780007421930). This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£7.93
HarperCollins Publishers In the Forest: Band 01B/Pink B (Collins Big Cat)
There are many exciting things in the forest. Find out all about them from dawn until night in this highly photographic non-fiction text by Becca Heddle. Pink B/Band 1B books offer simple, predictable text with familiar objects and actions Children can re-cap the stages of the book on pages 14–15. Text type: A non-fiction report Curriculum links: Science: Plants and Animals in the Local Environment This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£7.93
HarperCollins Publishers Teeth: Band 01A/Pink A (Collins Big Cat)
Find out all about teeth in this photographic information book – from baby teeth and adult teeth to using them and cleaning them. Pink A/Band 1A books offer emergent readers very simple text supported by illustrations. Text type: A simple non-fiction book Children can re-cap the stages of the book on pages 14–15. Curriculum links: Science: Ourselves
£7.93
HarperCollins Publishers Walter Tull: Footballer, Soldier, Hero: Band 17/Diamond (Collins Big Cat)
Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right level Walter Tull was a successful footballer and officer in the British Army in World War One. These achievements are even more exceptional because Walter was Afro-Caribbean, succeeding in a world that still considered black people inferior. Follow him from the orphanage to the football field and final days in the trenches, in this inspiring biography. Diamond/Band 17 books offer more complex, underlying themes to give opportunities for children to understand causes and points of view. A biography A timeline on pages 54 and 55 presents the key events in Walter Tull's life chronologically, allowing plenty of recapping and further discussion. Curriculum Links: History: What was it like to live here in the past? This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£10.65
HarperCollins Publishers Caliban’s Cave: Band 15/Emerald (Collins Big Cat)
Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right level An atmospheric collection of new poems about the sea and earth by poet Judith Nicholls, beautifully illustrated by Judy Musselle. Emerald/Band 15 books provide a widening range of genres including science fiction and biography, prompting more ways to respond to texts. Text type: A poetry book
£10.42
HarperCollins Publishers Let’s Go Camping: Band 13/Topaz (Collins Big Cat)
Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right level Have you ever been camping? Become an expert camper – find out how to read maps, set up camp, cook campfire food and even track wild-animals with this fun non-fiction information book. Stunning photographs and useful step-by-step drawings accompany the text. Topaz/Band 13 books offer longer and more demanding reads for children to investigate and evaluate. An information book. Pages 30 and 31 outline the 'Dos' and 'Don'ts' of camping, allowing readers to recap information from the book. Curriculum Links; Geography: Improving the Environment, Citizenship: Animals and Us This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£10.20
HarperCollins Publishers Too Hot to Stop!: Band 05/Green (Collins Big Cat)
The desert is too hot to stand still, so Hoppit and his friends keep moving. As more and more animals join, who knows where they're going to end up! It's a big surprise for everyone except the snake and eagle, who try to warn them what's ahead…Join in the rhythm and rhyme of the animal parade in this poem, written and illustrated by Steve Webb. Green/Band 5 books offer early readers patterned language and varied characters. Text type: A poem Children can follow the animal parade through the desert in the map of their journey on pages 14 and 15. Curriculum links: Science: Habitats; Geography: Weather around the world; Music: Feel the pulse. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£9.06
HarperCollins Publishers Playing: Band 01B/Pink B (Collins Big Cat)
It's fun to play outside, and these three children enjoy it in all seasons, summer, autumn, winter and spring – whatever the weather! Each season is evocatively illustrated by Tim Hopgood – 2008 winner of Booktrust's Best Emerging Illustrator Award, developing the text and encouraging discussion. Pink B level/Band 1B books offer simple, predictable text with familiar objects and actions Text type: A story with predictable structure and patterned language. Illustrations of each of the four main seasons on pages 14-15 show the weather you can expect during each one and what sort of games you can play in it. Curriculum links: Knowledge and Understanding of the World
£7.93
HarperCollins Publishers Little Red Riding Hood: Band 00/Lilac (Collins Big Cat)
Little Red Riding Hood is on her way to visit Granny. But when she arrives at Granny's a big, hairy, toothy surprise awaits her! What's happened to Granny and how will Little Red Riding Hood escape? This wordless traditional tale is brought to life by award-winning illustrator Katherine McEwen. Lilac/Band 0 books are wordless that tell a story through pictures and are designed to develop understanding about how stories work. Text type: A wordless traditional story Children can follow Little Red Riding Hood's journey through the forest to Granny's house on pages 14-15. Curriculum links: Personal, Social and Emotional Development
£7.70
HarperCollins Publishers Birds: Band 04/Blue (Collins Big Cat Phonics)
From sea birds to woodland birds – this colourful photographic book introduces children to a wide variety of birds from around the world. Blue / Band 4 – A simple information book Text type – Non-fiction The focus phonemes in this book are ow (clown), air, al and aw. The summary on the final spread allows children to compare and contrast different types of birds. This title is paired with the fictional story with a similar theme: Hansel and Gretel by Malachy Doyle. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£8.38
HarperCollins Publishers Rock Out: Band 03/Yellow (Collins Big Cat Phonics)
In this musical non-fiction book, a group of children make instruments out of junk and bring them together to play a tune. Yellow / Band 3 – A non-fiction recount Text type – Non-fiction The focus phonemes in this book are i-e, u-e, ea, igh and ow (slow). Use the final spread to discuss the different home-made instruments used by the children in the book. Janice Vale also wrote Blue 4 How to Grow a Beanstalk. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£8.38
