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Collins Big Cat, Band 06, Orange: Morris Plays Hide and Seek (PDF)
by Vivian FrenchMorris 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
Collins Big Cat, Band 06, Orange: Bounce, Kick, Catch, Throw (PDF)
by Janice MarriottWhat makes a ball bounce? How is a football made? Children will find the answers to these, and more, questions about different types of balls in this fun instruction book. With a colourful combination of photos and artwork, it gives information on all kinds of balls and activities, such as how to juggle. Orange/ Band 6 books offer varied text and characters, with action sustained over several pages.
Collins Big Cat, Band 06, Orange: Kind Emma (PDF)
by Martin WaddellKind Emma lives all alone in her little cottage by the wood, with no one to talk to. But one snowy night Emma hears a knock at her door, and a tiny voice asking for help. When she takes pity on the little thing at the door and gives it shelter and food, she finds that her whole life is changed - and she at last has a friend to talk to.
Collins Big Cat, Band 07, Turquoise: The Stone Cutter (PDF)
by Sean TaylorA poor stone cutter who wished he was a rich man has his wish granted. He then keeps changing his wish, and each wish is granted. Finally he wishes himself back as he was at the start of the story. Turquoise/ Band 7 books offer literay language and extended descriptions, with longer sentences and a wide range of unfamiliar terms.
Collins Big Cat, Band 07, Turquoise: Good Fun Farm
by Ian Whybrow Collins Big Cat StaffCollins Big Cat is a guided reading series edited by Cliff Moon. Top children's authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that your children will love to read, banded to help you choose the right book for every child. Practical teaching notes are included at the back of each book.
Collins Big Cat, Band 08/Purple: Pacific Island Scrapbook (PDF)
by Angie Belcher Andy BelcherThis 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.
Collins Big Cat, Band 09, Gold: How to be a Pirate (PDF)
by Scoular AndersonSo you want to be a pirate? This book shows you how in 10 easy stages, from wearing the right clothes right down to what to do with the treasure.
Collins Big Cat, Band 09, Gold: Pirate Party (PDF)
by Scoular AndersonCollins Big Cat is a guided reading series edited by Cliff Moon. Top children's authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that your children will love to read, banded to help you choose the right book for every child. Practical teaching notes are included at the back of each book.
Collins Big Cat, Band 09, Gold: Swimming with Dolphins (PDF)
by Angie BelcherCollins Big Cat is a guided reading series edited by Cliff Moon. Top children's authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that your children will love to read, banded to help you choose the right book for every child. Practical teaching notes are included at the back of each book. Join a young girl on the adventure of a lifetime as she swims with dolphins. Written in the first person, in a captivatingly immediate style, readers will feel that they are there with the young swimmer as she fulfils her dream. A labelled diagram on pages 22 and 23 show the different parts of a dolphin, offering reinforcement. Gold/Band 9 fiction books offer developing readers literary language and stories with distinctive characters. - Text type - A non-fiction recount.
Collins Big Cat, Band 09, Gold: Mountain Mona (PDF)
by Vivian FrenchMona the goat's brother is good at jumping. Mona's sister is good at leaping. Mona is good at growing sunflowers. But when she meets a big, fierce lion, Mona finds out she's good at something else too!
Collins Big Cat, Band 09, Gold: The Ball Burglary (PDF)
by Jana Novotny HunterThe Pet Detective has his work cut out when his favourite football goes missing. With his dog, Rooney, he sets out to follow the clues; an open window; a missing football; a dirty big footprint; a bubblegum wrapper and a rustle in the bushes. It isn't long before the Pet Detective has located the culprit. Gold/Band 9 fiction books offer developing readers literary language and stories with distinctive characters. A storyboard on pages 22 and 23 provides an opportunity for children to retell the story in their own words.
Collins Big Cat, Band 09, Gold: The Ball Burglary (PDF)
by Jana Novotny HunterThe Pet Detective has his work cut out when his favourite football goes missing. With his dog, Rooney, he sets out to follow the clues; an open window; a missing football; a dirty big footprint; a bubblegum wrapper and a rustle in the bushes. It isn't long before the Pet Detective has located the culprit. Gold/Band 9 fiction books offer developing readers literary language and stories with distinctive characters. A storyboard on pages 22 and 23 provides an opportunity for children to retell the story in their own words.
Collins Big Cat, Band 09, Gold: How Does It Work (PDF)
by Sylvia Karavis Cliff Moon Roger Goode Gill MatthewsHow does a yo-yo climb back up its string? Why does a boomerang come back to you? And how does a kaleidoscope work? These and other mind-bending questions are answered in this explanation text about how toys work.
Collins Big Cat, Band 09, Purple: Buzz and Bingo in the Monster Maze (PDF)
by Alan DurantWalking through the forest one moonlit night, Buzz and his dog Bingo find a sign pointing to a Monster Party. It sounds like fun -but first they have to find their way through the Monster Maze, meeting Count Dracula, a werewolf, a troll and a mummy along the way.
Collins Big Cat, Band 10, White: Rally Challenge (PDF)
by Andy BelcherAn exhilarating ride with one of New Zealand's foremost adventure photographers, Andy Belcher as he takes on the New Zealand Targa Rally against a variety of cars - from 1960s Austin Healeys and Ford Cortinas to the latest Ferraris. Wonderful photography supports Andy's recount of the trials and tribulations of this exciting event. White/Band 10 books have more complex sentences and figurative language. Text type - A non-fiction recount of an event. A photography rally map on pages 30 and 31 encourages discussion and provides lots of opportunities for further activities. Curriculum links - DT: Vehicles; Geography: Where in the world is Barnaby Bear? This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery.
Collins Big Cat, Band 10, White: Buzz and Bingo in the Starry Sky (PDF)
by Alan DurantIn this comical adventure, Buzz and Bingo find themselves in Outer Space trying to help a lost alien, XY5, find his parents. Along the way they meet a number of glittering constellations in the starry sky and a whole family of aliens. But after assisting XY5 they find themselves with the problem of trying to get back to earth.
Collins Big Cat, Band 10, White: Is There Anyone Out There? (PDF)
by Cliff Moon Nic BishopIs There Anyone Out There? investigates whether there is life beyond planet Earth. The non-chronological report examines what we already know about the Solar System and the possibility of life on other planets. It also offers ideas of what aliens in certain sorts of environments might look like.
Collins Big Cat, Band 10, White: Tiger's Tales (PDF)
by Michaela MorganA not very special cat loves nothing better than hearing the stories told in her library, or by her cat friends. Then one day she accidentally gets locked in the library over a holiday! With nothing else to do but wait, Tiger starts looking at the books on the shelves. White/Band 10 books have more complex sentences and figurative language. Text type - A fantasy story. A poster on page 30 advertises one of Tiger's storytelling sessions to aid further discussion and check comprehension. Curriculum links - Citizenship: Taking part, Living in a diverse world. Michaela Morgan has also written Woody's Week, Funny Fish, Rat-a-tat-tat and Tig in the Dumps for Collins Big Cat. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery.
Collins Big Cat, Band 10, White: Class Six and the Very Big Rabbit (PDF)
by Martin WaddellIt'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.
Collins Big Cat, Band 11, Lime: The Amazing Adventures of Batbird (PDF)
by Jane ClarkeCollins Big Cat is a guided reading series edited by Cliff Moon. Top children's authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that your children will love to read, banded to help you choose the right book for every child. Practical teaching notes are included at the back of each book.
Collins Big Cat, Band 11, Lime: Tig in the Dumps (PDF)
by Michaela MorganSchool Book Character day is coming up and Tig is worried as his Mum has found him a frilly Little Boy Blue outfit. Can he get away with turning up as yet another footballer? A strange turn of events leads to a most unexpected outcome.
Collins Big Cat, Band 12, Copper: How to be an Ancient Egyptian (PDF)
by Scoular Anderson Collins Big Cat StaffFind out how to become an Ancient Egyptian in just a few stages with this fact-filled book from popular author and illustrator Scoular Anderson. From living off the land and cooking Egyptian food, to building inspiring pyramids and making mummies - all is revealed in this fun non-fiction guide. * Copper/Band 12 books provide more complex plots and longer chapters that develop reading stamina. * An information book * Curriculum Links: History: What can we find out about ancient Egypt from what has survived? * This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
Collins Big Cat, Band 12, Copper: The Honey-Guide Bird, Two Traditional Tales from Africa (PDF)
by Deborah BawdenTwo funny, light-hearted traditional tales from Africa.Copper/Band 12 books provide more complex plots and longer chapters that develop reading stamina.Text type: Traditional tales from another culture.Curriculum links: English: fairy stories, myths and legends; books from other cultures and traditions.
Collins Big Cat, Band 12, Copper: Tsunamis (PDF)
by Emily Dodd Collins Big Cat StaffWhat is a tsunami? How do they happen? What effect do they have on people's lives? Learn about how we can predict them by looking at the science behind them and some real-life case studies. * Copper/Band 12 books provide more complex plots and longer chapters that develop reading stamina. * 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 28 and 29 can be used to develop children's information retrieval skills further. * Curriculum links - Geography - Human geography
Collins Big Cat, Band 12, Copper: Spider McDrew and the Egyptians (PDF)
by Alan DurantCollins Big Cat is a guided reading series edited by Cliff Moon. Top children's authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that your children will love to read, banded to help you choose the right book for every child. Practical teaching notes are included at the back of each book.