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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 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: 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 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: 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, 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: The Selfish Giant (PDF)
by Tanya Landman Cliff Moon Agata Krawczyk Collins UK Publishing StaffA wonderful retelling of Oscar Wilde's classic story about a fierce, angry giant, who wants nothing to do with the children who play in his beautiful garden. But when he finds himself miserable and alone in an eternal winter-land, it's an act of kindness to an unlikely friend that brings back Spring and, finally, happiness. Copper/Band 12 books provide more complex plots and longer chapters that develop reading stamina.
Collins Big Cat, Band 13, Topaz: Breath (PDF)
by Claire LlewellynEvery human has to breathe, but how do we do it - and why? This detailed non-fiction book clearly explains the breathing process, how your lungs are connected to the rest of your body, using detailed diagrams for support.
Collins Big Cat, Band 15/Emerald: Pirate! (PDF)
by Gates SusanIt's Cal and Annie's first day at their new school. Cal is terrified that his little sister is going to tell the other children at school the family secret - that their dad is a pirate. All goes well to begin with, but as the day progresses, the news soon gets out! Emerald/Band 15 books provide a widening range of genres including science fiction and biography, prompting more ways to respond to texts. Text type - A story with a familiar setting. The excitement chart on pages 46 and 47 can be used to support an oral recount of the events of the story. Curriculum links - PSHE: Healthy lifestyles (emotional health). This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader
Collins Big Cat, Band 2, Red: Tec and the Hole (PDF)
by Tony MittonTec 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!
Collins Big Cat, Band 2, Red: Pirates (PDF)
by Paul ShiptonThis comical story is a patterned, counting text about a band of pirates searching for treasure. One-by-one, they get into trouble and make a hasty retreat back to the pirate ship. Helpful vignettes of the pirates at the top of each page help children count how many pirates are left.
Collins Big Cat, Band 2, Red: A Day Out, Workbook (PDF)
by Collins Big Cat StaffAn engaging workbook for children who are using the Big Cat series. These workbooks accompany the popular Collins Big Cat series. They enable children to practise and reinforce the target vocabulary and language structures presented in each corresponding Collins Big Cat reader through enjoyable puzzles, games and activities, as well as through more traditional comprehension exercises. Tracing, copying and eventually free-writing tasks build and develop children's writing skills as they progress through the Bands. A fun quiz to test understanding, and a reward certificate at the back of each Workbook, enable children to feel a sense of progress as they learn to read more confidently in English.
Collins Big Cat, Band 4, Blue: What's Underground (PDF)
by Gill MuntonPhotos and illustrations combine to give a detailed picture of the fascinating life that goes on underground. We meet animals who live underground, see trains that travel underground and follow pipes, wires and cables from houses deep into the ground. * Blue/ Band 4 non-fiction books use children's language patterns to give information which is supported by the illustrations and design. * Text types - A non-chronological report. * The cross-sectioned diagram on pages 14 and 15 allows children to recap and discuss the text. * Curriculum links - Geography: the local area; Science: light and dark. * This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery.
Collins Big Cat, Gold/Band 09: Escape From the Island (PDF)
by Michael ButtAs five friends paddle around the bay in their dinghy, none of them see a storm coming until it's too late. Swept out to sea, the children end up on a desert island. Follow them in this exciting playscript, as they explore the island and try to find a way to escape - and discover that sometimes it's the most unlikely person who saves the day.
Collins Big Cat, Lilac, Band 0: What's in the Egg? (PDF)
by Moira ButterfieldThis photographic information book by Moira Butterfield shows the variety of creatures that hatch from eggs, including fish, turtles, crocodiles, seagulls and eagles. This photographic information book by Moira Butterfield shows the variety of creatures that hatch from eggs, including fish, turtles, crocodiles, seagulls and eagles. Lilac/Band 0 books are wordless books that have a narrative using pictures. A simple pictorial summary with labels on pages 14-15 provides an opportunity to recap and discuss the information in the book. Text type: A wordless information book Curriculum links: Understanding of the world
Collins Big Cat Phonics, Band 1, Pink: Rat Naps (PDF)
by Paul ShiptonSid is a rat at the tip, he lives there with his friends Cam and Tim. But while they sleep soundly in their snug beds Rick the cat is on the look out for some dinner. This exciting story is vividly illustrated by Tomislav Zlatic. - Pink/1B