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Collins Big Cat - Anne of Green Gables: Band 17/Diamond (PDF)
by Lucy Maud Montgomery Sarah WebbA funny, heart-warming retelling of Lucy Maud Montgomery's classic story for children, which follows orphan Anne, as she joins a new family and makes a new, and finally happy life for herself.
Collins Big Cat - Antarctica: Band 10/White (PDF)
by Jonathan Scott Angela ScottThe survival of the white continent's most famous inhabitants is the subject of this beautiful book. The beauty of Antarctic and the enchanting secrets of its penguin population is brought to life with a delightful series of photographs by the Big Cat Diaries team of Jonathan and Angela Scott.
Collins Big Cat, Band 00/Lilac: Stripes (PDF)
by Monica HughesWhere do you see stripes around you? This non-fiction picture book looks at all sorts of stripes. Do you see them on a zebra's fur, or as shadows on the pavement, or on a bright, woolly jumper? Alongside each photograph is a close-up snapshot that magnifies the various textiles and materials in detail. 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 A simple pictoral summary at the end of the book provides an oppportunity to recap and discuss the information in the book. This book is ideal for supporting early work on patterns and art. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery
Collins Big Cat, Band 01A/Pink A: Jump and Fly (PDF)
by Petr HorácekFollow baby bird as it learns how to fly for the first time. This beautifully-illustrated fiction story was written by leading children's book author-illustrator Petr Horácek. Follow baby bird as it learns how to fly for the first time. This beautifully-illustrated fiction story is written by leading children's book author-illustrator Petr Horácek.
Collins Big Cat, Band 01A/Pink A: Pushing and Pulling (PDF)
by Monica HughesThe colourful photographs in this non-fiction recount demonstrates different ways of pushing and pulling through photographs taken in a children's playground, using swings, roundabouts and climbing frames and simple captions. Pink A/Band 1A books offer emergent readers very simple text supported by illustrations. Text type - A simple non-fiction recount. The photographs are repeated on pages 14 and 15 under the headings pushing and pulling providing an oppportunity to recap and discuss the information in the book. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery
Collins Big Cat, Band 01A/Pink A: Cars (PDF)
by Monica HughesThis 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.
Collins Big Cat, Band 01A/Pink A: Minibeasts (PDF)
by Hardy SiobhanThe 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. Pink A/Band 1A books offer emergent readers very simple text supported by illustrations. Text type - A simple information book. Smaller versions of all the photographs are 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 by Monica Hughes. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery
Collins Big Cat, Band 01A/Pink A: Dinosaur Rock (PDF)
by Matt Ward Damian HarveyHow 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
Collins Big Cat, Band 01B/Pink B: In the Sea (PDF)
by Becca HeddleThis photographic non-fiction book explores the sea and looks at what kinds of plants and creatures live there - including fish, jellyfish, seaweed and seals! This photographic non-fiction book explores the sea and looks at what kinds of plants and creatures live there - including fish, jellyfish, seaweed and seals! Pink A/Band 1B books offer simple, predictable text with familiar objects and actions.
Collins Big Cat, Band 02A/Red A: What's Inside (PDF)
by Monica HughesWhat's inside a nut? What's inside a pod? What's inside you and me? The clear photos in this book will show children what's inside all sorts of things, from a pea inside a peapod to the skeletons inside us. Red A/ Band 2A books offer predictable texts with famliar objects and actions, combined with simple story development or information development. Text type - A simple information book. Pages 14 and 15 provide an opportunity for children to recap and discuss the text. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery
Collins Big Cat, Band 02A, Red A: World of Football (PDF)
by Daniel NunnEveryone can play football, anywhere in the world! Find out what you need to play the game and where in the world it is played in this action-packed non-fiction report by Daniel Nunn. Red A/Band 2A books offer predictable text with familiar objects and actions, combined with simple story development. Children can re-cap the stages of the book on pages 14-15. Text type: An information book Curriculum links: PE: Striking and fielding games
Collins Big Cat, Band 03, Yellow: How to Have a Party (PDF)
by Susan GatesUsing simple text and photographs, this book shows the full range of tasks to be carried out: make the invitations, set out the food, decorate the room, plan the games, select the music and make party bags.
Collins Big Cat, Band 03, Yellow: Hands (PDF)
by Thelma PageAn information text showing numerous ways in which we use our hands, including painting, printing, building, pouring, climbing and playing. Each action is illustrated with an interesting, labelled photograph. Yellow/Band 3 books offer varied sentence structure and natural language.
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.