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Red Grouse (Large Print)
by Rnib BookshareThis is a Red Grouse shown from the side. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. Its head, which is facing to the left, has a short blunt beak. One eye is visible, and above this, is its distinctive red wattle. Slightly down and to the right of the head is the wing. Down from this is the Grouse's chest, and down again are its two sturdy legs. To the very right of the picture its short tail can be found. The Red Grouse is covered with chestnut brown feathers.
The Velveteen Rabbit
by Margery Williams BiancoMargery Williams's tale of a velveteen rabbit who becomes real through the love of a child is a timeless classic, as dearly beloved as the velveteen rabbit himself. It is lovingly abridged in this paperback edition, featuring Sophie Allsopp's illustrations.
Book of Nonsense
by Edward LearThe owls, hen, larks, and their nests in his beard, are among the fey fauna and peculiar persons inhabiting the uniquely inspired nonsense rhymes and drawings of Lear (20th child of a London stockbroker), whose Book of Nonsense, first published in 1846, stands alone as the ultimate and most loved expression in English of freewheeling, benign, and unconstricted merriment.
The Velveteen Rabbit (or How Toys Become Real)
by Margery Williams William NicholsonOriginally published in 1922, The Velveteen Rabbit has delighted young readers for nearly a century. The story follows a young boy who’s given a stuffed rabbit as a Christmas gift. After the rabbit befriends other nursery toys, he comes to the realization that he wants to become a real rabbit. Eventually, the boy becomes ill and is relocated; his room is then disinfected and all the boy’s toys are thrown out, including the velveteen rabbit. The rabbit sheds a real tear causing a fairy to appear and turn him into a real rabbit. This edition includes full-color illustrations, with image descriptions,from the original illustrator, William Nicholson. Each image accompanies the text to enhance young readers’ experience and immerse them in this captivating story. Reprinted hundreds of times since its initial publication, The Velveteen Rabbit is a timeless children’s classic lets young readers experience the true magic of friendship, love, and being honest with oneself. In 2007, the book was named one of "Teachers’ Top 100 Books for Children” by the National Education Association.
Happy Maths 2: Shapes and Data
by Mala Kumar Angie UpeshSankhya and Ganith learn that different shapes have different properties.
A Little Maid of Ticonderoga
by Alice Turner CurtisThis is the story of a little girl whose home was among the Green Mountains of Vermont, then known as "The Wilderness," at the beginning of the American Revolution; and at the time when Ethan Allen and his brave soldiers were on guard to defend their rights.
How to Make Pop-up Cards (Collins Big Cat Ser.)
by Mónica Hughes Cliff Moon Steve Lumb Collins StaffCollins Big Cat is a guided reading series for ages 4–11 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 ideas for guided reading are included at the back of each book.
A Letter To New Zealand: Band 06/orange (Collins Big Cat Ser.)
by Alison Hawes Cliff Moon Collins Big CatHave 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.
Hector And The Cello: Band 08/purple (Collins Big Cat Ser.)
by Ros Asquith Cliff Moon Collins Big Cat
Big Cat Pet Detectives: Tortoise Trouble: (Collins Big Cat Series (PDF))
by Jana Hunter Cliff Moon Kim Blundell Collins Big Cat StaffThe Pet Detective faces a special challenge when Kara’s pet tortoise, Rocket, goes missing. Has the tortoise been squashed on a motorway? Eaten by a hungry goat? Chewed up by a dog? The Pet Detective follows the clues to find out what’s happened. • Purple/ Band 8 books offer developing readers literary language, with some challenging vocabulary. • Text type - A story by the same author. • A final double page spread shows all the things a Pet Detective needs on a case to support recapping the story. • Curriculum links - Science: Plants and animals in the local environment. • Tortoise Trouble is one of two stories by Jana Hunter about the Pet Detective • This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery.
Pet Detectives: Tortoise Trouble (PDF) (Collins Big Cat Ser. (PDF))
by Jana Hunter Cliff Moon Kim Blundell Collins Big Cat StaffThe Pet Detective faces a special challenge when Kara’s pet tortoise, Rocket, goes missing. Has the tortoise been squashed on a motorway? Eaten by a hungry goat? Chewed up by a dog? The Pet Detective follows the clues to find out what’s happened. • Purple/ Band 8 books offer developing readers literary language, with some challenging vocabulary. • Text type - A story by the same author. • A final double page spread shows all the things a Pet Detective needs on a case to support recapping the story. • Curriculum links - Science: Plants and animals in the local environment. • Tortoise Trouble is one of two stories by Jana Hunter about the Pet Detective • This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery.
Chicken Licken: Band 08/purple (Collins Big Cat Ser.)
by Jeremy Strong Tony Blundell Cliff Moon Collins Big CatChicken 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.
When Arthur Wouldn’t Sleep: Band 06/Orange (Collins Big Cat)
by Joseph Theobald Cliff Moon Collins Big CatIt 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.
Chewy Hughie: Band 07/Turquoise (Collins Big Cat)
by Jane Clarke Sarah McConnell Cliff Moon Collins Big CatChewy Hughie chews anything and everything he can get his paws on, driving his owners to distraction! But what happens when Chewy Hughie discovers a packet of bubblegum… This is a lively rhyming story by Jane Clarke, illustrated with stunning artwork from Sarah McConnell. Pages 14-15 provide a storymap of the house, which consolidates understanding, and provides a wealth of speaking and listening opportunities. Turquoise/Band 7 books offer literary language and extended descriptions, with longer sentences and a wide range of unfamiliar terms. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery.
Shrek the Third Friends and Foes (I Can Read! #Level 2)
by Cathy HapkaShrek, Donkey, Princess Fiona and friends guide your child in their first steps to reading.
A Day In India: Band 06/Orange (Collins Big Cat Ser.)
by Jonathan Scott Angela Scott Collins CatFind out all about living in India as we follow Gini on a day in her life in Jaipur. Who's in her family, what does she like to eat and what's her school like? This non-fiction recount, written and beautifully photographed by Jonathan and Angela Scott, answers all these questions and more, telling us all about Gini's life.
Blood: Band 11/Lime (Collins Big Cat)
by Collins Big Cat Martin Bolod Alan Baker Sholto WalkerWhat is blood? How does it help us? How does it travel around the body? Find answers to all these questions, learn what the heart and lungs do and see what the difference is between veins, arteries and capillaries in this fun non-fiction information book. Useful diagrams and fun cartoons make these difficult concepts accessible and interesting. Lime/Band 11 books have longer sentence structures and a greater use of literary language. Text type: An information book. A diagram of what blood is and how it travels around the body on pages 30 and 31 help children to recap what they've read. Additional retrieval devices such as a glossary and index can be evaluated for their usefulness as children develop critical reading skills. Curriculum links: Science: Ourselves; Keeping healthy. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
Collins Big Cat, Band 13, Topaz: How to be an Anglo Saxon (PDF)
by Steve Alton Scoular Anderson Collins Big Cat StaffSo you want to be an Anglo-Saxon? Find out how to do it in just a few stages. From fighting the Vikings and praying to gods, to making books from animal skin - all is revealed in this fun non-fiction guide by Scoular Anderson. * Topaz/Band 13 books offer longer and more demanding reads for children to investigate and evaluate. * An information book. * Curriculum Links; History: Why have people invaded and settled in Britain in the past: An Anglo Saxon Case Study * This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.