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HarperCollins Publishers The Prince and the Parsnip: Band 04/Blue (Collins Big Cat)
Inspired by the tale of the Princess and the Pea, well-known children’s author Vivian French tells the story of Princess Sue who seeks a prince using a royal parsnip test! Inspired by the tale of the Princess and the Pea, well-known children’s author Vivian French tells the story of Princess Sue who seeks a prince using a royal parsnip test! Blue/Band 4 books offer longer, repeated patterns with sequential events and integrated literary and natural language. Children can recap the stages that Sue had to go through to find her prince using the story map on pages 14–15. Text type: A retelling of a traditional tale Curriculum links: Literacy
£8.38
HarperCollins Publishers The Hairy Flip-Flops and other Fulani Folk Tales: Band 15/Emerald (Collins Big Cat)
Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right level Follow the trickery and antics of Hyena and Rabbit as they try to out-wit each other in this collection of hilarious traditional tales from West Africa. Emerald/Band 15 books provide a widening range of genres including science fiction and biography, prompting more ways to respond to texts. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£10.42
HarperCollins Publishers George and the Dragon: Band 13/Topaz (Collins Big Cat)
Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right level Princess Sabra has a simple happy life until her kingdom is attacked by a fierce, fire-breathing dragon. As she struggles to find a way of saving the land and the people, there appears only one answer and one very high cost…Can the strange soldier who appears be the only one who can rescue her and save her kingdom from the mighty beast? Topaz/ Band 13 books offer longer and more demanding reads for children to investigate and evaluate. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£10.20
HarperCollins Publishers Hall of the Bulls: Band 10 White/Band 12 Copper (Collins Big Cat Progress)
On a school trip to the Hall of the Bulls in France, Simon and Dan find themselves face to face with real cave men. This exciting prehistoric adventure story has been written by Tom Bradman. 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 Blood Cave: Band 10 White/Band 16 Sapphire (Collins Big Cat Progress)
This exciting retelling of a traditional story takes the reader on an adventure with Odysseus and his men to the island of the Cyclops. 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:
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HarperCollins Publishers Harry the Clever Spider at School: Band 07/Turquoise (Collins Big Cat)
This humorous story follows Harry the spider to Clare's school, where the class is studying minibeasts. Displeased with his box, Harry escapes in the classroom. The fuming teacher is reconciled to Harry when he finds her lost glasses. She admits that Harry is a very clever spider. In this sequel to Harry The Clever Spider, we find out what happened when Clare took Harry to school. Turquoise/ Band 7 books offer literary language and extended descriptions, with longer sentences and a wide range of unfamiliar terms. 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- Science: Living things in the environment. 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 Chicken Licken: Band 08/Purple (Collins Big Cat)
Chicken Licken is worried the sky is going to fall on his head, so he sets off with an increasing band of followers to tell the King. But will he get that far…? Purple/ Band 8 books offer developing readers literary language, with some challenging vocabulary. Text type – A traditional tale. A timeline of events retells this traditional tale for children to discuss and renact. Curriculum links – Citizenship: Choices; Science: Plants and animals in the local environment. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£9.51
HarperCollins Publishers Mojo and Weeza and the New Hat: Band 04/Blue (Collins Big Cat)
This fantasy story is about two monkeys, who look smart in their new clothes. Mojo has new shoes, and Weeza has a new hat … until it flies away in the wind. In their humorous search, Mojo and Weeza mistake a pan, a nest and a turtle for Weeza's hat, before retrieving it from a muddy pond. Blue/Band 4 books offer longer, repeated patterns with sequential events and integrated literary and natural language. Text type – A fantasy story. The storyboard on pages 14 and 15 allows children to retell the story in their own words. Curriculum links – Art and Design: Exploring a range of starting points for practical work, including stories. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£8.38
HarperCollins Publishers Class Six and the Very Big Rabbit: Band 10/White (Collins Big Cat)
Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right level It’s just a normal lesson on a normal day at school, except Mrs Bennet , who can do magic, has turned into a very big rabbit. The problems start when the class realise that Mrs Bennet can’t change back into herself. White/Band 10 books have more complex sentences and figurative language. Text type – A story with a familiar setting. A school website report gives children the opportunity to recount the story of Class Six and the Very Big Rabbit on pages 30 and 31. 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 Pacific Island Scrapbook: Band 08/Purple (Collins Big Cat)
This colourful and informative book is presented as a ‘scrapbook’ of mementoes from Amy’s visit to the Pacific island of Vanuatu. Packed with photos, it gives information on how the islands of the Pacific wre formed, how villagers live, and about the kinds of animals and plants that grow there. This colourful and informative book is presented as a ‘scrapbook’ of mementoes from Amy’s visit to the Pacific island of Vanuatu. Packed with photos, it gives information on how the islands of the Pacific wre formed, how villagers live, and about the kinds of animals and plants that grow there. With its account of towns, villages, food and activities, this book will inform and fascinate developing readers. A final double page spread provides a glossary of unusual terms and a map to show where Vanuatu is located. Purple level (Band 8) books offer developing readers structured 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 Ice Cream: Band 09/Gold (Collins Big Cat)
Find out lots of fascinating, mouth-watering facts about ice cream, including what it is made from, how it is made, and when people first ate it. Gold/Band 9 fiction books offer developing readers literary language and stories with distinctive characters. Text type – An information book. A contents page can be found at the front of the book and a glossary and index on pages 22 and 23. Curriculum links – Citizenship: Living in a diverse world; Geography: Where in the world is Barnaby Bear?; History: Why do we remember people? This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£9.51
HarperCollins Publishers Fly Facts: Band 07/Turquoise (Collins Big Cat)
An informative picture book that presents a larger-than-life look at the fly and explains that flies can be very useful – despite their capacity to carry germs and cause disease! The humorous cartoons, captivating photographs and informative captions provide a fascinating insight into this common and pesky insect. Turquoise/ Band 7 books offer literay language and extended descriptions, with longer sentences and a wide range of unfamiliar terms. Text type – A non-chronological report. Pages 22 and 23 give children the chance to recap and discuss the information covered. Curriculum links – Science: Plants and animals in the local environment. This information book is paired with a fictional story on a similar theme: Harry the Clever Spider by Julia Jarman. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£9.06
HarperCollins Publishers Good Fun Farm: Band 07/Turquoise (Collins Big Cat)
At Good Fun Farm, the animals are fed up. The sign says Good Fun Farm, but they never have any fun. Then the smallest duckling makes an interesting discovery. Soon everyone on the farm is having fun … find out how. Turquoise/ Band 7 books offer literay language and extended descriptions, with longer sentences and a wide range of unfamiliar terms. Text type – A humorous story. An illustration on pages 22 and 23 labels the animals at their game of football, allowing children to look back on the key characters and retell the story in their own words. 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 Funny Fish: Band 04/Blue (Collins Big Cat)
A rhyming text about three funny fish and scary-looking big fish with very sharp teeth. Two of the funny fish are brightly coloured but vane, while the third funny fish is brown. The big fish comes along and eats the two brightly coloured fish, but the dull brown one is able to hide safely among the stones on the sea bed! Yellow/Band 3 books offer varied sentence structure and natural language. Text type – A story with patterned and predictable rhyming language. There is a Funny Fish game on pages 14 and 15 to boost speaking and listening skills. Curriculum links – Art and design: Mother nature, designer; Citizenship: Living in a diverse world. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£8.38
HarperCollins Publishers Rebecca at the Funfair: Band 03/Yellow (Collins Big Cat)
Rebecca went to the funfair with mum and dad. She didn’t like the hall of mirrors, and the rollercoaster made her turn green – but when she won lots of prizes on a stall, she decided that she liked it after all! The funny illustrations show Rebecca’s gradual change of opinion, and include lots of details for early readers to talk about. Yellow (Band 3) books offer varied sentence structure and natural langauge. This book is told in rhyme. Text type - A story with a familiar setting. A map of the fair is included on pages 14 and 15 which can be used to check comprehension. Curriculum links - Maths: Shape, space and measures. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery
£8.38
HarperCollins Publishers What do you like?: Band 02B/Red B (Collins Big Cat)
What do you like to eat? This non-fiction recount features several children answering the question over the course of a day. It features different types of food using photographs, labels, speech bubbles and a clock face showing when different meals are typically eaten. 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 non-fiction recount. Pages 14-15 give a pictorial summary of the book, with labelled foods arranged according to the time of day they are eaten for children to recap the text. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£7.93
HarperCollins Publishers Tec and the Litter: Band 02B/Red B (Collins Big Cat)
Tec the detective turns up again for another mystery. This time, Tec sets out to discover that he is the culprit as the litter came out of a hole in his pocket! Red B/Band 2B books offer simple but varied text with familiar objects and actions, combined with simple story development and a satisfying conclusion. Text types – A story with predictable structure and patterned language. A story map on pages 14 and 15 offers children the chance to recap and discuss the story. Look out for the other Tec stories in this series – Tec and the Hole, and Tec and the Cake. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£7.93
HarperCollins Publishers The Oak Tree: Band 02B/Red B (Collins Big Cat)
A non-fiction, photographic picture book about the different parts of an oak tree and the creatures that live in its roots, trunk, bark, branches and leaves. The photographs and life-like illustrations answer the repeated question: 'Who lives…?' 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 non-chronological report. Pages 14 and 15 provide a large, labelled diagram of an oak tree and its inhabitants to invite recount and discussion. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery.
£7.93
HarperCollins Publishers Woody’s Week: Band 02B/Red B (Collins Big Cat)
Gran has sent an exciting birthday present but how long will Woody have to wait for his gift, a model house, to be built? The new flatpack toy presents Woody's family with a challenge but as the days go by, Woody has an idea of his own. Who needs a kit to build a house when the gift comes in a box large enough to design a house of your own? 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 story with a predictable structure and patterned language. Pages 14 and 15 feature a pictorial summary of Woody's week, providing an ideal opportunity for reinforcing the days of the week. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£7.93
HarperCollins Publishers Tec and the Hole: Band 02A/Red A (Collins Big Cat)
Tec the detective has found a hole in the ground – but who dug it? Children follow Tec as he trails his suspects, until he finds the vital clue that leads him to the guilty party! Red A/Band 2A books offer predictable text with familiar objects and actions, combined with simple story development. Text type - A story with predictable structure and patterned language. Tec’s investigation involves many suspects, all of whom can be seen and discussed in a character line-up on pages 14 and 15. Tec and the Hole is one of three stories by Tony Mitton about Tec the detective. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery
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HarperCollins Publishers The Pond: Band 01B/Pink B (Collins Big Cat)
In this simple non-fiction report we are introduced to the various creatures in a typical pond: frogs, snails, dragonflies, pond-skaters, fish and birds. Each spread features a high quality photograph of the creature on the left, and artwork of pupils and their teacher studying the animals in their natural habitat on the right. Pink B/ Band 1B books offer emergent readers simple, predictable text with familiar objects and actions. Text type - A simple non-fiction report. All of the creatures are repeated in a single labelled diagram of the pond on pages 14 and 15 giving children the opportunity to recount the information. This information book is paired with a story on the same theme: Fly Away Home by Shoo Rayner. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery
£7.93
HarperCollins Publishers The Robot: Band 01B/Pink B (Collins Big Cat)
A humorous story featuring two whacky scientists building a robot. They assemble the robot carefully with each body part, but where is the head? In this simple text, each body part is named as it is added, and as the different parts are used, a repeated reply of thank you reinforces the phrase. Pink B/ Band 1B books offer emergent readers simple, predictable text with familiar objects and actions. Text type - A patterned story with predictable structure The body parts are repeated in a single labelled diagram of the completed robot on pages 14 and 15 providing opportunities for speaking, listening and writing. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery
£7.93
HarperCollins Publishers Tec and the Cake: Band 02A/Red A (Collins Big Cat)
Who ate the cake? Tec the detective follows the crumbs to find out. Children follow Tec as he trails his suspects, until he finds the vital clue that leads him to the guilty party! Martin Chatterton’s colourful illustrations bring the characters of Tec and his faithful hound vividly to life, and provide lots of talking points throughout the story. Red A/ Band 2A books offer predictable text with familiar objects and actions, combined with simple story development. Text type - A story with a predictable structure and patterned language. A simple pictoral summary at the end of the book provides an opportunity for the children to recap and check understanding. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery
£7.93
HarperCollins Publishers Dinosaur Rock: Band 01A/Pink A (Collins Big Cat)
How many dinosaurs are there in the dinosaur band? Count the dinosaurs as each music section gets up on stage to play their fabulous instruments, from guitars to flutes to piano! The dinosaurs build up slowly into a huge band and begin to rock! Pink A/Band 1A books offer emergent readers very simple text supported by illustrations. Text type - A story with predictable structure and patterned language A final story map spread shows all the dinosaur rockers, encouraging children to recap the story. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery
£7.93
HarperCollins Publishers Minibeasts: Band 01A/Pink A (Collins Big Cat)
Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right level The brightly coloured photographs in this picture book show common minibeasts that most children will be familiar with. Photographs alongside the minibeasts show children grouped and made up to resemble the insect featured. This is a Band 01A/Pink A book in the Collins Big Cat reading programme which offers emergent readers very simple text supported by illustrations. This is a simple information book with smaller versions of all the photographs repeated on pages 14 and 15 so children can retell the information in their own words. This non-fiction book is paired with a story on the same theme: The Picnic (9780007185399) written by Monica Hughes and Gustavo Mazili. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery.
£7.93
HarperCollins Publishers Let’s Go to Mars: Band 08/Purple (Collins Big Cat)
This unique persuasive text takes the form of a fictional holiday to Mars, presenting factual information about the red planet. The text draws comparisons between Earth and Mars, and considers aspects of space travel such as weightlessness and the lack of oxygen. Purple/ Band 8 books offer developing readers literary language, with some challenging vocabulary Text type – A persuasive text. A pictorial glossary is provided on pages 22 and 23 encouraging discussion and reinforcement of technical terms. Curriculum links – Numeracy: Space, shape and measure; Science: Forces and movement; Geography: Contrast with the local area. This book is paired with a story on the same theme: Star Boy's Surprise by Jana Hunter. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£9.51
HarperCollins Publishers The Picnic: Band 01A/Pink A (Collins Big Cat)
This simple picture book with a familiar theme, looks at the different thigns that a family take on a picnic; the rug, the basket, the sandwiches, the cakes and the drinks. The scene is set for a perfect picnic, until the wasps arrive! Pink A/Band 1A books offer emergent readers very simple text supported by illustrations. Text type - A story with a predictable structure and patterned language A labelled illustration on pages 14 and 15 gives children the chance to recount and discuss the story. This story is paired with an information book with a similar theme: Minibeasts by Siobhan Hardy. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery
£7.93
HarperCollins Publishers Get The Fruit: Band 00/Lilac (Collins Big Cat)
Build your child’s reading confidence at home with fully decodable phonics books matched to Letters and Sounds. This colourful book with hilarious cartoons is a wordless story set in the jungle. A pair of monkeys have their eye on a juicy-looking fruit hanging just out of reach. The story follows their inventive but unsuccessful attempts to grab the fruit. Lilac/Band 0 – wordless book that tells a story through pictures and is designed to develop understanding about how stories work. Text type – Fiction. A storyboard on pages 14-15 provides an opportunity for children to retell the story in their own words. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery
£7.70
HarperCollins Publishers Sister Queens: The Lives and Reigns of Mary and Elizabeth: Band 15/Emerald (Collins Big Cat)
Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right level Find out about the lives of these two queens, joined together by their family bond, but with hugely different beliefs. Discover what early life was like for Princesses Mary and Elizabeth under the turbulent rule of their father Henry VIII, how they got on with each other and their individual reigns in this fascinating dual biography. Emerald/Band 15 books provide a widening range of genres including science fiction and biography, prompting more ways to respond to texts. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£10.42
HarperCollins Publishers The Celts: Band 14/Ruby (Collins Big Cat)
Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right level Travel back in time 2,000 years to when the Iron Age Celtic tribes migrated to Britain. Find out what Britain was like before their arrival, how they set up their communities and what life was like for them as they built and defended their homes, fought, farmed and celebrated their culture. Ruby/Band 14 books give increasing opportunities for children to develop their skills of inference and deduction. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£10.42
HarperCollins Publishers Snow Leopards: Band 11 Lime/Band 12 Copper (Collins Big Cat Progress)
This captivating information book explores the life of one of nature’s most elusive animals. From where they live and how they hunt to how we can protect them in the future, Jen Green’s clear writing style tells readers all they need to know about snow leopards. 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 Extreme Animals: Band 10 White/Band 16 Sapphire (Collins Big Cat Progress)
Find out how several amazing animals have adapted to life in the world’s toughest and most hostile places. This fascinating information book by Charlotte Guillain shows the extreme features the animals have developed to survive, and is packed with impressive photographs and facts. 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 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 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 Morris Plays Hide and Seek: Band 06/Orange (Collins Big Cat)
Morris wants to eat his kitty biscuits, but his mother sends him off to play hide and seek instead. When it’s Morris’s turn to hide, he finds the perfect place: the food cupboard, where the kitty biscuits are kept! Orange/ Band 6 books offer varied text and characters, with action sustained over several pages. Text type – A story with a familiar setting. A storyboard on pages 22 and 23 offers and opportunity for children to retell the story in their own words. Curriculum links – Citizenship: Taking part. 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