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Collins Big Cat, Band 17, Diamond: ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA (PDF)
by John DoughertyA beautiful and powerful, retelling of the ultimate love story, between Anthony and the Egyptian queen, Cleopatra. But when war reopens old wounds, even a love as strong as theirs will struggle to survive. Diamond/Band 17 books offer more complex, underlying themes to give opportunities for children to understand causes and points of view. Text type: Fiction from our literary heritage Curriculum links: English: fiction from the English literary heritage
Collins Big Cat, Band 17, Diamond: THE WINTER’S TALE (PDF)
by Alan GibbonsAlan Gibbons movingly retells the ultimate story of jealousy. When King Leontes banishes his whole family, after suspecting his wife's infidelity, he destroys everything that matters to him. But, even utter devastation can be healed with the gift of time and a little love. Diamond/Band 17 books offer more complex, underlying themes to give opportunities for children to understand causes and points of view. Text type: Fiction from our literary heritage Curriculum links: English: fiction from the literary heritage
Collins Big Cat, Band 17, Diamond: The Three Musketeers (PDF)
by Martin Howard Cliff Moon Ludovic Salle Collins Big Cat StaffFollow the exciting adventure of D'Artagnan as he desperately tries to fight for a place as one of the King's Musketeers, in this gripping retelling of Alexandre Dumas' classic story. Will D'Artagnan have the courage, bravery, and skill to join the finest swordsmen in all of France? Diamond/Band 17 books offer more complex, underlying themes to give opportunities for children to understand causes and points of view.
Collins Big Cat, Band 17, Diamond: MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING (PDF)
by Sue PurkisFollow the tangled love stories of Beatrice, Benedict, Hero and Claudio in Shakespeare's classic and much-loved comedy. Diamond/Band 17 books offer more complex, underlying themes to give opportunities for children to understand causes and points of view. Text type: Fiction from our literary heritage Curriculum links: English: fiction from the literary heritage
Collins Big Cat, Band 18, Pearl: KING LEAR (PDF)
by Martin HowardRevisit Shakespeare's most famous tragedy. When King Lear asks his three daughters to prove their love for him, he never expects the devastating outcome he faces. This remarkable edition allows readers into the minds of each of the principal characters to better understand their crafty plans and desperate motivations. Pearl/Band 18 books offer fluent readers a complex, substantial text with challenging themes to facilitate sustained comprehension, bridging the gap between a reading programme and longer chapter books. Text type: Fiction from our literary heritage Curriculum links: English: fiction from the English literary heritage
Collins Big Cat, Band 18, Pearl: HAMLET (PDF)
by Jon MayhewA wonderfully creative retelling of Shakespeare's famous tale of revenge. When Hamlet's father unexpectedly dies and his mother quickly remarries his uncle, something doesn't feel right. A warning from a ghost sets in motion a terrifying investigation to uncover the truth. But at what cost? Pearl/Band 18 books offer fluent readers a complex, substantial text with challenging themes to facilitate sustained comprehension, bridging the gap between a reading programme and longer chapter books. Text type: Fiction from our literary heritage Curriculum links: English: fiction from the English literary heritage
Collins Big Cat, Band 18, Pearl: Othello (PDF)
by Sally PrueSally Prue's gripping retelling of Shakespeare's devastating tragedy is both shocking and riveting. Find out how far Iago will go to get revenge on Othello, and what the terrible consequences will be. Pearl/Band 18 books offer fluent readers a complex, substantial text with challenging themes to facilitate sustained comprehension, bridging the gap between a reading programme and longer chapter books. Text type: Fiction from our literary heritage Curriculum links: English: fiction from the English literary heritage
Collins Big Cat, Band 18, Pearl, RICHARD III (PDF)
by Chris PowlingFollow the twisted, evil plans of Richard III as he works his way to up become king of England. But, just how far will he go in order to reach the top, and once there, will he get the glory and triumph he so craves? Pearl/Band 18 books offer fluent readers a complex, substantial text with challenging themes to facilitate sustained comprehension, bridging the gap between a reading programme and longer chapter books. Text type: Fiction from our literary heritage Curriculum links: English: fiction from the literary heritage
Collins Big Cat Can I talk to a chimpanzee?: Band 15/Emerald (Collins Big Cat)
by Peter Gallivan and The Royal Institution Prepared for publication by Collins Big CatCollins 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. Come on a scientific safari and explore the amazing ways animals communicate with each other, from grunting gorillas and whale calls to copy-cat birds and smelly snakes. Emerald/Band 15 books provide a widening range of genres including science fiction and biography, prompting more ways to respond to texts. Ideas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.
Collins Big Cat - First Day: Band 06/Orange (PDF)
by Kes Gray Korky Paul Cliff MoonIt's Flynn's first day at school and he's nervous about making a mistake. An amusing story unfolds as Flynn's parents recount the mistakes others have made: Police officer Julie Nick gave a robber an ice cream and Ned Mutton tried to milk the chickens. Convinced he won't do anything so silly, Flynn walks out of the house still wearing his pyjamas! âe¢ Orange/ Band 6 books offer varied text and characters, with action sustained over several pages. âe¢ Text type - A humorous story with a familiar setting. âe¢ A storyboard on pages 22 and 23 provides a pictorial summary of the eight funny accounts. âe¢ Curriculum links - Citizenship: Choices; People who help us. âe¢ This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery.
Collins Big Cat for the IB PYP — HANDBOOK FOR THE IB PYP: An Introduction To Big Cat For The Ib Primary Years Programme
by Helen Cunningham Prepared for publication by Collins Big CatThis guide introduces Big Cat for the IB PYP and contains information on each of the collections, the reading levels and activity ideas. Collins Big Cat is a whole-school programme that provides complete support for primary reading used in thousands of schools in more than 100 countries around the world. Gives helpful tips on how to identify the right book for each student, ideas for pre-reading activities to spark students' curiosity through inquiry-led approaches, as well as recommendations for follow-up and assessment. Provides an overview of titles in the collections, containing a wide range of creative and informative fiction and non-fiction titles chosen to generate enthusiasm and curiosity, helping students to develop knowledge and understanding of themselves, each other, their communities and the wider world. Shows how Big Cat readers can be embedded into your PYP classroom and offers suggestions of how to use the books according to the transdisciplinary themes. Offers a range of reading levels to allow maximum flexibility for use with learners whose first language isn't English. Encourages pertinent questions and emphasises the importance of listening to the views of others across a range of contexts from the personal to the global, always with international mindedness at the heart.
Collins Big Cat - Hard Times: Band 17/Diamond (PDF)
by Jillian PowellImagine you were a child in Victorian times. What was your day like? What did you wear, eat and play with? Did you go to school, or out to work? Find out what life was like for children in this enthralling non-fiction book. * Diamond/Band 17 books offer more complex, underlying themes to give opportunities for children to understand causes and points of view. * A timeline on pages 54 and 55 help children to recap the main events of the Victorian era. * Text type: A non-chronological report * This book is paired with Moving Out a fiction story set in the past about a family in post-World-War-Two London deciding whether to move out to a New Town. * Curriculum links: History: What was it like for children living in Victorian Britain. * This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader
Collins Big Cat Phonics — BIRDS: Band 04/Blue (PDF) (Collins Big Cat Phonics Ser. (PDF))
by Jilly McLeod Collins Big Cat StaffFrom sea birds to woodland birds – this colourful photographic book introduces children to a wide variety of birds from around the world. • Blue / Band 4 - A simple information book • Text type - Non-fiction • The focus phonemes in this book are ow (clown), air, al and aw. • The summary on the final spread allows children to compare and contrast different types of birds. • This title is paired with the fictional story with a similar theme: Hansel and Gretel by Malachy
Collins Big Cat Phonics — How to Grow a Beanstalk: Band 04/Blue (PDF) (Collins Big Cat Phonics Ser. (PDF))
by Janice Vale Kelly Waldek Collins Big Cat StaffDo you know how to turn a small, fat thing into a long, thin thing? It’s easy – just take a bean and grow a beanstalk! This simple instruction text shows you exactly how to do it. • Blue / Band 4 - A simple instruction text • Text type - Non-fiction • The focus phonemes in this book are ur (curl), al and ow (how). • The flow chart on the final spread gives children the chance to recap and discuss the different stages of the process. • Janice Vale also wrote Yellow 3 Rock Out. • This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery.
Collins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds — BOB AND THE PINK WIG: Band 02A/Red A (Collins Big Cat Phonics For Letters And Sounds Ser.)
by Zoe Clarke Illustrated by Susan Batori Prepared for publication by Collins Big Cat
Collins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds — DID DAD NAP?: Band 01A/Pink A (Collins Big Cat Phonics For Letters And Sounds Ser.)
by Abbie Rushton Illustrated by Liliana Perez Prepared for publication by Collins Big Cat
Collins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds – How to Spot an Otter: Band 04/blue (Collins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds)
by Becca HeddleCollins 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.
Collins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds – Jake and Jen and the Sea of Sharks: Band 06/orange (Collins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds)
by Chris BradfordCollins 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.
Collins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds — JAZZ AND JET: Band 02A/Red A (Collins Big Cat Phonics For Letters And Sounds Ser.)
by Kate Scott Illustrated by Elena Selivanova Prepared for publication by Collins Big Cat
Collins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds — MAP MAN BIG BOOK: Band 01A/Pink A
by Zoë Clarke Illustrated by Shane Clester Prepared for publication by Collins Big Cat
Collins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds — NAT DID IT: Band 01A/Pink A (Collins Big Cat Phonics For Letters And Sounds Ser.)
by Sarah Rice Illustrated by Dan Lewis Prepared for publication by Collins Big Cat
Collins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds — NO TIFF!: Band 01b/pink B (Collins Big Cat Phonics For Letters And Sounds Ser.)
by Alex Marson Illustrated by Natalie Merheb Prepared for publication by Collins Big Cat
Collins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds — OWLS IN THE NIGHT: Band 02b/red B (Collins Big Cat Phonics For Letters And Sounds Ser.)
by Catherine Baker Prepared for publication by Collins Big Cat
Collins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds — PIT PAT PIT PAT: Band 01a/pink A (Collins Big Cat Phonics For Letters And Sounds Ser.)
by Pranika Sharma Illustrated by Sally Garland Prepared for publication by Collins Big Cat
Collins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds – Reptiles Break Rules: Band 07/turquoise (Collins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds)
by Isabel ThomasCollins 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.