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HarperCollins Publishers Dog Rocks!: Band 01B Pink B/Band 10 White (Collins Big Cat Phonics Progress)
Dog and Cat are both thirsty, but neither is able to reach the shallow water in the bowl. Find out what happens when Dog thinks of a clever plan. This funny retelling of the Aesop’s fable The Crow and the Pitcher is written by June Crebbin. Collins Big Cat Phonics Progress books are specifically designed for struggling readers, giving them age-appropriate texts that they can read, building their confidence and fostering positive attitudes towards reading. This title has a text level of Band 1B / Pink B, which offers emergent readers simple, predictable text, and an interest level of Band 10 / White. Text type: A traditional story A story map on pages 14 to 15 ensures children can recap the story and discuss each stage. Curriculum links: Science, Citizenship
£7.93
HarperCollins Publishers Animals in Hiding: Band 04/Blue (Collins Big Cat)
How do animals in the wild hide when they are hunting or being hunted? This photographic information book shows how animals camouflage themselves in their natural environment. How do animals in the wild hide when they are hunting or being hunted? This photographic information book shows how animals camouflage themselves in their natural environment. Blue/Band 4 books offer longer, repeated patterns with sequential events and integrated literary and natural language. Children can recap the different animals featured in the book on pages 14–15. Text type: An information book Curriculum links: Citizenship: Animals and us
£8.38
HarperCollins Publishers Star-gazing: Band 12/Copper (Collins Big Cat)
Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right level This beautifully illustrated poetry book by Celia Warren focuses on the delights of the natural world – from jellyfish to budgies and stars in the sky. Copper/Band 12 books provide more complex plots and longer chapters that develop reading stamina. Text type: A poetry book Curriculum links: Citizenship: Choices
£10.20
HarperCollins Publishers Why Can't Humans Fly?: Band 10/White (Collins Big Cat)
Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right level Why can’t humans fly? Why are ants so strong? Why can’t elephants jump? Our shape and size controls what we can and can’t do. Find out how humans and animals are perfectly designed to live in their particular habitats, and discover the role that evolution has played in this. White/Band 10 books have more complex sentences and figurative language. Text type: A simple non-fiction book. Pages 30 and 31 explore the main themes from the book. Curriculum links: Science: Ourselves; Literacy: Explanations. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£10.20
HarperCollins Publishers I Never Know How Poems Start: Band 10/White (Collins Big Cat)
Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right level Inspiration for poetry can come from anywhere – a memory, an insight and even broccoli! Former Children’s Laureate Michael Rosen explains the inspiration behind a selection of his own quirky poems, highlighting that ideas can come from many different places. White/Band 10 books have more complex sentences and figurative language. Text type: A poetry book Pages 22 and 23 summarise some of the inspirations and resulting poems, allowing children to discuss and explore the ideas from the book. Curriculum links: Literacy: Really Looking; Language play. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
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HarperCollins Publishers Catching Flies: Band 09/Gold (Collins Big Cat)
A beautiful poetry book by June Crebbin exploring the themes of wildlife, the seasons and life’s simple pleasures. Gold/Band 9 fiction offers developing readers literary language and stories with distinctive characters. Text type: A poetry book A map of the places the poems explore on pages 22 and 23 provide recapping opportunities. Curriculum links: Literacy: Shape poetry and calligrams; Science: Plants and animals in the local environment. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£9.51
HarperCollins Publishers Harry the Clever Spider on Holiday: Band 08/Purple (Collins Big Cat)
When Clare and her family go on holiday, she is not allowed to take her pet spider Harry with her – so when he sneaks away with her Clare is told off. But when her mum’s suitcase goes missing, who can save the day? Purple/Band 8 books offer developing readers literary language, with some challenging vocabulary. Text type: A story with a familiar setting Posters on pages 22 and 23 advertise Harry's services for finding lost items and remind the readers of Harry's talents. Curriculum links: Citizenship: People who help us; Animals and us. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
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HarperCollins Publishers Seal Skull: Band 04 Blue/Band 16 Sapphire (Collins Big Cat Progress)
A boy takes home a seal skull that he finds at the beach. It has dark, empty eyes that stare back at him. Now a storm is brewing and his room is filled with shadows – will he be able to calm the storm? This mysterious story by Anne Curtis is evocatively illustrated by Chris Corner. 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.
£8.38
HarperCollins Publishers Top Secret: Band 03 Yellow/Band 16 Sapphire (Collins Big Cat Progress)
During World War II, many spies were dropped from Britain into France to help fight the Nazis. One of them was a woman called Christine Granville, who risked her life to save her comrades. Follow her incredible true story is this beautifully illustrated graphic novel by award-winning authors Mick Manning and Brita Granström. 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.
£8.38
HarperCollins Publishers No, Sid, No!: Band 01B/Pink B (Collins Big Cat Phonics)
When Mum leaves Sid by himself in the house, he sits patiently waiting for her to return. But when a cat climbs in through the window, Sid jumps into action to chase the intruder away – with disastrous consequences! This is a Pink B level/Band 1B book in the Collins Big Cat reading programme which offers simple, predictable text with familiar objects and actions for early readers. This is a simple story with a familiar setting and children can recap the events of the story in the flow chart on pages 14–15. This book would link well with knowledge and understanding of the world curriculum topics. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader. No, Sid, No! 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), 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).
£7.93
HarperCollins Publishers All in a Month: Band 02B/Red B (Collins Big Cat)
Join the countdown as one boy describes the events in his life in the past month, from moving house a month ago to preparing for school and making friends today. Accompanied by snapshots of each event, this illustrated non-fiction recount is written by Monica Hughes. 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 re-cap the events of the book on pages 14–15. Text type: A simple non-fiction recount Curriculum links: Geography: Weather around the world. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£7.93
HarperCollins Publishers Splash: Band 01B/Pink B (Collins Big Cat)
There’s a storm brewing and a mother and daughter are out on a walk – what can they see? Follow them on their journey as the weather changes, a storm arrives and they find an umbrella is not quite enough to keep them completely dry in this lovely story by Lucy Courtenay. Pink B/Band 1B books offer simple, predictable text with familiar objects and actions. Children can re-cap the journey and the changing weather on pages 14–15. Text type: A story with a predictable structure and patterned language Curriculum links: Geography: Weather around the world
£7.93
HarperCollins Publishers Yum: Band 01A/Pink A (Collins Big Cat)
One snail, two beetles, three worms, four spiders and five flies – the frog eats them all, with hilarious consequences. But who will be next on the menu? This humorous story is brilliantly illustrated by Sandra Aguilar. Pink A/Band 1A books offer emergent readers very simple text supported by illustrations. A story map on pages 14–15 allows children to recap the story and discuss each stage. Text type: A story with predictable structure and patterned language. Curriculum links: Science: Plants and Animals in the Local Environment
£7.12
HarperCollins Publishers Cinderella: Band 10/White (Collins Big Cat)
Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right level Cinderella is tired of a life of chores, but everything changes when her fairy godmother turns up. Just as she meets her perfect prince, though, the clock chimes twelve and she has to run. Will this hilarious retelling of the traditional fairytale, as a play by “the nation’s dramatist” David Wood, end happily ever after? White/Band 10 books have more complex sentences and figurative language. Text type: A playscript of a traditional story. A newspaper article of the palace ball on pages 30 and 31 helps children to recap the main events of the story. Curriculum links: Citizenship: Taking part – developing skills of communication and participation; Music: Play it again – exploring rhythmic patterns. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£10.20
HarperCollins Publishers What’s that Building?: Band 07/Turquoise (Collins Big Cat)
Travel the world and look at some of the most amazing buildings - inside and out! Find out how they're built, what they do and lots more fantastic facts in this exciting and very visual book. Each building is intricately illustrated, providing lots of detail to look at and talk about. Turquoise/Band 7 books offer literary language and extended descriptions, with longer sentences and a wide range of unfamiliar terms. Text type: An information book. A collage scene on pages 22 and 23 of all the buildings from the book allows children to recall the different features of each building. Additional retrieval devices such as a glossary and index can be evaluated for their usefulness as children develop critical reading skills. Curriculum links: Design and Technology: Homes; Geography: Passport to the world. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£9.06
HarperCollins Publishers In the Net!: Band 01B/Pink B (Collins Big Cat Phonics)
Interested in football? This photographic non-fiction book looks at all the different football skills needed to play the game, score and win. Pink/1B – A simple non-fiction book Text type: Non-fiction Focus phonemes: i, c, a, n, p, ck, t, k, o, d, r, u, g, e, s Pictures of all the individual skills on pages 14-15 help children to recap what they've read and provide a wealth of speaking and listening opportunities
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HarperCollins Publishers Pit Pat! Tip Tap!: Band 01A/Pink A (Collins Big Cat Phonics)
What different objects can children use during play? Find out in this photographic non-fiction book. Pink/1A – A simple non-fiction book. Text type: Non-fiction. Focus phonemes: s, a, t, i, p, n, m, d. Photos of each of the items on pages 14-15 help children to recap the book and provide a wealth of speaking and listening opportunities.
£7.93
HarperCollins Publishers Bones: Band 02B/Red B (Collins Big Cat)
What bones have you got in your body? Where are they? Are they big or are they small? Find out all about the different bones in your body in this simple non-fiction report accompanied with photographs and drawings. Read 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 information text. Pictures of children and a skeleton on pages 14-15 are labelled with all the bones covered in the book to show where they are in relation to the whole body. Curriculum links: Knowledge and Understanding of the World
£7.93
HarperCollins Publishers The Magic Egg: Band 02A/Red A (Collins Big Cat)
When a hungry boy wishes for an egg he gets a surprise – a magic egg that makes everything he wishes for come true with hilarious consequences. But in the end does he ever really get what he wants? This traditional tale is beautifully illustrated by Karen Donnelly to set the scene and encourage discussion. 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.This story has a predictable structure and patterned language. A circular story map on pages 14-15 shows the boys journey and the consequence of each of his wishes, providing a wealth of speaking and listening opportunities. This book would link well with personal, social and emotional development curriculum topics. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader. The Magic Egg 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), Best Bird (9780007412853), Cat and Dog in a Mess (9780007235827), Get Fit (9780007421961) and Got It! (9780007421930).
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HarperCollins Publishers My Family Tree: Band 01A/Pink A (Collins Big Cat)
Who's in your family? Use this family tree to learn all about one family, how many brothers and sisters there are and what the grandparents look like, and discover how families are connected. Beautiful illustrations accompany this non-fiction report, providing lots of discussion opportunities. Pink A/Band 1A books offer emergent readers very simple text supported by illustrations. Text type: A simple non-fiction report. A diagram of the family tree on pages 14-15 help children recap what they have read and provide a wealth of speaking and listening opportunities. Curriculum links: Personal, Social and Emotional Development
£7.93
HarperCollins Publishers On Safari: Band 15/Emerald (Collins Big Cat)
Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right level What's it really like to go on safari? What do you take? What will you find? Go on a journey with Jonathan and Angela Scott to the famous game parks of Kenya, and discover the excitement, the wonder and the dangers of travelling into the wild. 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 non-chronological report. The diary entry of a day on safari on pages 46-47 provides a fascinating example for children of being on safari. Additional information retrieval devices such as a glossary and index can be evaluated for their usefulness as children develop critical reading skills. Curriculum links: Geography: Passport to the world; Art and Design: Journeys; Citizenship: Animals and us. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£10.42
HarperCollins Publishers Moving Out: Band 17/Diamond (Collins Big Cat)
Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right level World War 2 is over and things in Britain are changing. For Philip and his family this means moving out, from the grey, cramped city to wide open spaces. But Gran doesn’t want to leave her home for so many years. What will the family do? Diamond/Band 17 books offer more complex, underlying themes to give opportunities for children to understand causes and points of view. A pros and cons list of moving to a New Town on pages 54 and 55 help children to analyse the decision making process. Text type: A story set in the past This book is paired with Hard Times, a non-fiction non-chronological report about growing up in the Victorial age. Curriculum links: History: How life in Britain has changed since 1948; Citizenship: Moving on, Choices This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£10.65
HarperCollins Publishers Brother Aelred’s Feet: Band 15/Emerald (Collins Big Cat)
Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right level Brother Aelred has remarkably smelly feet. To spare the other monks' noses, he is given the job of tending to the pigs. However, when Viking raiders arrive to attack, loot and pillage the Brothers' monastery, it is Brother Aelred, the humblest, gentlest monk, who saves the day. 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 humorous story. An illustrated character web on pages 38 and 39 helps readers to describe Aelred’s character. Curriculum links – History: Why have people invaded and settled in Britain in the past? A Viking case study; PE: Invasion games; RE: What do signs and symbols mean in religion? This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£10.42
HarperCollins Publishers The Footballing Frog: Band 14/Ruby (Collins Big Cat)
Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right level A twist on traditional tales of frogs and three wishes, this story features a modern day prince, who loves football. Unfortunately he looses his football to frog, who demands a kiss as redemption. Of course the frog metamorphoses into a princess, who shares his love of football. Ruby/Band 14 books give increasing opportunities for children to develop their skills of inference and deduction. Text type – Humorous fantasy. Pages 46 and 47 give an exclusive interview with the newly-wed couple for ‘Hot’ magazine, providing lots of opportunities for speaking, listening and writing. Curriculum Links – Citizenship: choices. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£10.42
HarperCollins Publishers When Arthur Wouldn’t Sleep: Band 06/Orange (Collins Big Cat)
'It was bedtime and Arthur was still awake. "I don't want to go to sleep," he said. Where could he go to find a place where NO ONE went to sleep?' Arthur returns in another stunning title, written and illustrated by Joseph Theobald. o Orange/ Band 6 books offer varied text and characters, with action sustained over several pages. o Text type – A humorous story. o Ideas for Guided Reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities. o This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery. o This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£9.06
HarperCollins Publishers The Mermaid and the Octopus: Band 04/Blue (Collins Big Cat)
Read the fantasy story by Julia Donaldson about a mermaid and a greedy octopus, filled with colourful illustrations. Blue/ Band 4 books offer longer, repeated patterns with sequential events and integrated literary and natural language. Text type – A fantasy story. The illustrations on pages 14 and 15 allow children to retell the story in their own words. Curriculum links – Art: Mother nature, designer; Citizenship: Choices This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£8.38
HarperCollins Publishers Super Sculptures: Band 05/Green (Collins Big Cat)
This fascinating book gives an introduction to some of the oldest, boldest and coldest sculptures ever made! From the sphinx and the Statue of Liberty, to works by Henry Moore, Rachel Whiteread and Meret Oppenheim, the sculptures are revealed in stunning photographs, alongside interesting and informative facts. 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. Curriculum links- Art: sculpture; Design & Technology: developing and planning ideas. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery.
£9.06
HarperCollins Publishers Scary Hair: Band 05/Green (Collins Big Cat)
Read this humorous fantasy story about Rex the dinosaur who wants to give animals super haircuts and make them happy. Green/ Band 5 books offer early readers patterned language and varied characters. Text type – A humorous fantasy story. The illustrations on page 22 and 23 prompts children to recap and discuss the story. Curriculum links – Citizenship: Choices; Living in a diverse world; Taking part. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£9.06
HarperCollins Publishers Crunch and Munch: Band 05/Green (Collins Big Cat)
From Jamie Oliver’s favourite dinner lady, Nora Sands, this recipe book is all you need to make some great healthy meals that are fun too. Each recipe includes an ingredients list, a child-friendly method and a ‘Top Tip’. There is a contents page on page 1, plus a glossary and index on pages 20 and 21. This is a Band 05/Green book in the Collins Big Cat reading programme which offers early readers patterned language and varied characters. This is an instruction text with a café menu on page 22 and opening hours on page 23 which encourage children to discuss recipes and healthy food they enjoy and would like in their own café. This story supports science learning about life processes and living things, as well as humans and other animals. It also promotes knowledge that eating the right types of food help keep humans healthy. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery. For more guided reading books in this Collins Big Cat band, try The Magic Pen (9780007185887) written by Hiawyn Oran and illustrated by Nick Schon.
£9.06
HarperCollins Publishers The Camel Fair: Band 10/White (Collins Big Cat)
Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right level The Camel Fair is a non-fiction recount of a holiday in India, accompanied by spectacular, atmospheric photographs. The highlight of the visit, and the central focus of the book, is the Pushkar Camel Fair. The event is recounted in a letter format through the eyes of a child, Sarina who is visiting relatives. White/Band 10 books have more complex sentences and figurative language. Text type – A recount of a visit. A flow diagram explaining how to get onto a camel is included on pages 30 and 31 to encourage children to discuss the information. Curriculum links – Geography: Where in the World is Barnaby bear? Passport to the World; Citizenship: Living in a diverse world. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£10.20
HarperCollins Publishers Pirate Party: Band 09/Gold (Collins Big Cat)
It was Pirate Captain Codspawn’s birthday. But what was his birthday surprise? It wasn’t the beetles in the butter. It wasn’t the spiders in the sugar. And it wasn’t the special pirate pie that Cook had baked. But it was the best present a pirate could ever want! Gold/Band 9 fiction books offer developing readers literary language and stories with distinctive characters. Text type – A humorous story. Pages 22 and 23 feature a recipe for pirate pie, with ingredients that would test the stomachs of even the most bloodthirsty pirates. This is a great starting point for further discussion and activities outside the reading session. Curriculum links – Geography: Going to the Seaside, Where in the world is Barnaby Bear? This story is paired with a non-fiction book on the same theme: How to be a Pirate, also by Scoular Anderson. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£9.51
HarperCollins Publishers A Letter to New Zealand: Band 06/Orange (Collins Big Cat)
Have you ever wondered what happens when you drop your letter in the postbox? How does a letter get from your home town to the other side of the world in just a few days? In this book you will see what happens at every stage of a letter’s journey from Jack in England to his penpal, Tama, in New Zealand. Orange/ Band 6 books offer varied text and characters, with action sustained over several pages. Text type – A recount/ explanation text. At the end of the book is a useful timeline showing a summary of each step, which can be used to recap the procedure orally or to support children’s writing outside the reading session. Curriculum links – Geography: Other people and places; Citizenship: People who help us. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£9.06
HarperCollins Publishers Fire! Fire!: Band 06/Orange (Collins Big Cat)
Filled with photos showing different methods of firefighting, this instruction book tells children how firefighting started and how it continues today. Stunning action photos show fires being tackled on land, at sea and from the air using a variety of equipment. There’s even a glimpse of what firefighting might be like in the future. 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 glossary and index included on pages 22 and 23 to aid comprehension. This book supports learning related to geography and citizenship, and will help children identify people who help the community. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery. For another story in this Collins Big Cat book band for guided reading, try Pompeii (9780007461875) written by Fiona Macdonald and illustrated by Giorgio Bacchin.
£5.75
HarperCollins Publishers Arthur’s Fantastic Party: Band 06/Orange (Collins Big Cat)
Arthur the donkey is having a party – but he wants it to be fantastic. So fantastic, that only fantastic guests can come! But when none of his friends qualify to go on the guest list, he changes his mind – and everyone has lots of fun. Orange/ Band 6 books offer varied text and characters, with action sustained over several pages. Text type – A humorous story. An invitation and reply for Arthur’s party on pp22-23 offer a great opportunity to extend the story and link to children’s writing. Curriculum links – Citizenship: Choices living in a diverse world. This story is paired with a non-fiction book on the same theme: How to Make Pop-up Cards by Monica Hughes. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£9.06
HarperCollins Publishers Castles: Band 07/Turquoise (Collins Big Cat)
The book reveals how castles were built, not only for people to live in, but also to keep enemies out. Detailed illustrations show the materials that were used and special precautions that were taken to ensure castles would provide adequate defence. Photographs show several examples of castles and castle remains that can still be visited today. Turquoise/ Band 7 books offer literary language and extended descriptions, with longer sentences and a wide range of unfamiliar terms. Text type – A report and explanation text. There is an index on page 21 and a labelled 3-D diagram of a castle on pages 22 and 23 providing an opportunity to recap the information. Curriculum links – Art and Design: Can buildings speak?; History: Famous events (Norman Invasion). This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£9.06
HarperCollins Publishers Cars: Band 01A/Pink A (Collins Big Cat)
This book helps children identify different types of car by colour using simple, repetitive text which reinforces common colour words. Cars are shown both in close-up and in action in its surroundings, driving in the city, off the road or tearing around a Grand Prix circuit. Pink A/Band 1A books offer emergent readers very simple text supported by illustrations. Text type - A non-fiction report Pages 14 and 15 give children the opportunting to recap the information and discuss the text. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery.
£7.93
HarperCollins Publishers Wheels: Band 01B/Pink B (Collins Big Cat)
Some wheels are big and some wheels are small. This exciting book is full of photos of all kinds of wheels: big and small, fat and thin, fast and slow, from skateboards to tractors, that children are sure to be curious about. Pink B/ Band 1B books offer simple, predictable texts with familiar objects and actions. Text type - A simple non-fiction text. A simple pictoral summary with captions on pages 14 and 15 provides an oppportunity to recap and discuss the information in the book. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery
£7.93
HarperCollins Publishers Carry Me: Band 00/Lilac (Collins Big Cat)
How do different animals carry their babies? In this book readers will discover, through a series of photographs, that some animals carry their young by the teeth, some on their backs and others in a special pouch. 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 Photographs of all the animal babies (and a human baby!) included in the book are repeated on pages 14 and 15 to encourage speaking and listening. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery
£7.70
HarperCollins Publishers Dani Binns: Clever Chef: Band 09/Gold (Collins Big Cat)
Collins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that children love to read. Book banded for guided and independent reading, there are reading notes in the back, comprehensive teaching and assessment support and ebooks available. When Dani Binns opens up her toy box something exciting happens … Dani Binns finds herself in the bustling kitchen of a restaurant – and she’s one of the chefs! When the sauce chef gets distracted and mixes up her ingredients, it’s up to Dani to come up with a plan. Will she get a taste for working in a restaurant? This exciting title in the Dani Binns mini-series is written by Lisa Rajan. Gold/Band 9 books offer developing readers literary language and stories with distinctive characters. Ideas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.
£9.51
HarperCollins Publishers Super Ben: Band 02B/Red B (Collins Big Cat)
This patterned picture story follows Ben on his trip to the park. The text describes the park visit, while the illustrations delve into Ben’s imagination and reveal the adventures of ‘Super Ben.’ He encounters a shark in the duck pond, a spaceship roundabout and puddles containing monsters! 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 patterned story with predictable structure. The labelled story map on pages 14 and 15 incorporates interest words from the text and some of Super Ben’s encounters encouraging children to follow Ben’s adventures once more. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£7.93
HarperCollins Publishers Big Cat for Little Wandle Fluency – Talk to the Tail: Fluency 1
Big Cat for Little Wandle Fluency has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It consists of a range of chapter books with increasing word counts across 10 fluency levels aimed at children in Year 2 and 3. Each book builds reading confidence, stamina and speed and nurtures a love for reading. Fluency 1 books have a word count of 2880 words with an expected reading rate of 60 words per minute. What if animals could talk? Charlie and his assistance dog visit the zoo and learn about all the wonderful ways that animals and insects communicate in this exciting non-fiction book. From buzzing bees to roaring tigers, it's time to start chatting!
£9.72
HarperCollins Publishers Jake and Jen in the Balloon of Doom: Phase 5 Set 2 (Big Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised)
Big Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic readers that together provide a consistent and highly effective approach to teaching phonics. Jake and Jen have a high-flying adventure in a hot air balloon over the African savannah. But will they make a safe landing? Find out in this funny adventure story by award-winning author Chris Bradford. Illustrated by award-winning illustrator Korky Paul. Pages 22 and 23 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall. Reading notes within the book provide practical support for reading with children, including a list of all the sounds and words that the book will cover.
£8.60
HarperCollins Publishers Dragon Keeper’s Handbook: Phase 5 Set 1 (Big Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised)
Big Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic readers that together provide a consistent and highly effective approach to teaching phonics. Have you just become the owner of a new dragon? Are you wondering how to look after it? This handy guidebook will give you all the information you will need to be a proud owner of a happy dragon! This funny mock instruction book was written by Catherine Baker. Pages 22 and 23 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall. Reading notes within the book provide practical support for reading with children, including a list of all the sounds and words that the book will cover.
£8.60
HarperCollins Publishers The Stone Shadows: Phase 5 Set 3 (Big Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised)
Big Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic readers that together provide a consistent and highly effective approach to teaching phonics. When folks are in danger, when things need to get done … the Stone Shadows are here to save the day! Will Moe, a non-Shadow, be able to pass the test to become one of the greatest heroes on earth? Pages 22 and 23 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall. Reading notes within the book provide practical support for reading with children, including a list of all the sounds and words that the book will cover.
£8.60
HarperCollins Publishers It's freezing out!: Phase 4 Set 2 (Big Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised)
Big Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic readers that together provide a consistent and highly effective approach to teaching phonics. Find out what a girl and her mum discover on their winter walk through the woods in this non-fiction book. Pages 22 and 23 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall. Reading notes within the book provide practical support for reading with children, including a list of all the sounds and words that the book will cover.
£8.15
HarperCollins Publishers Shinoy and the Chaos Crew: Where did it go?: Band 11/Lime (Collins Big Cat)
Collins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that children love to read. Book banded for guided and independent reading, there are reading notes in the back, comprehensive teaching and assessment support and ebooks available. Part of the Shinoy and the Chaos Crew non-fiction series, this information book ties into The Day of the Vanishing School. Find out the answers to questions you've always wanted to know about disappearing things. All kinds of things can disappear … ships, planes, treasure, buildings and even whole towns. In this book, you can find out where they went and if they were ever found again. Lime/Band 11 books have longer sentence structures and a greater use of literary language. Ideas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.
£10.20
HarperCollins Publishers Shinoy and the Chaos Crew: The Day of the Purple Haze: Band 08/Purple (Collins Big Cat)
Collins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that children love to read. Book banded for guided and independent reading, there are reading notes in the back, comprehensive teaching and assessment support and ebooks available. When Shinoy downloads the Chaos Crew app on his phone, a glitch in the system gives him the power to summon his TV heroes into his world. With the team on board, Shinoy can figure out what dastardly plans S.N.A.I.R. has come up with, and save the day. Location: On the road in the Relic 500Operative: Speedy Mustang HarryMission: Find out why Shinoy is turning purple. Stop Shinoy turning purple FOREVER. This exciting title is part of the Shinoy and the Chaos Crew series by Chris Callaghan. Purple/Band 8 books offer developing readers literary language, with some challenging vocabulary. Ideas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.
£9.51
HarperCollins Publishers Collins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds – Jake and Jen and the Mission to Mars: Band 07/Turquoise
Collins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds features exciting fiction and non-fiction decodable readers to enthuse and inspire children. They are fully aligned to Letters and Sounds Phases 1–6 and contain notes in the back. The Handbooks provide support in demonstration and modelling, monitoring comprehension and expanding vocabulary. Join Jake and Jen on an exciting adventure to Mars, filled with strange glowing rocks and octopus-like martians – or at least that’s where they think they are… This exciting story was written by award-winning author Chris Bradford and illustrated by award-winning illustrator Korky Paul. Turquoise/Band 7 books offer literary language and extended descriptions, with longer sentences and a wide range of unfamiliar terms. The focus sounds for this book are: /n/ kn, gn /m/ mb /r/ wr /s/ c, ce, sc /c/ qu, x /zh/ s /sh/ ti, si, ssi Pages 22 and 23 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall. Reading notes within the book provide practical support for reading Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds with children, including a list of all the sounds and words that the book will cover.
£9.06
