This non-fiction book is a report on the different types of fruit the children like to eat. Labelled mouth-watering photographs of melons, oranges, strawberries growing in their natural environment are accompanied by simple captions.
- Pink B/Band 1B books offer emergent readers simple, predictable text with familiar objects and actions.
- Text type - A non-fiction report.
- All six fruits are shown in a labelled diagram on pages 14 and 15 to consolidate understanding and encourage discussion.
- This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery.
This non-fiction book is a report on the different types of fruit the children like to eat. Labelled mouth-watering photographs of melons, oranges,...
This simple non-fiction text recounts a girl's journey by bicycle using symbols, maps and directions depicted by an engaging illustration-photo montage effect.
Red A/Band 2A books offer predictable text with familiar objects and actions, combined with simple story development.
Text type - A simple non-fiction recount.
The map on pp14-15 is a useful summary of the journey, consolidating understanding, and providing a wealth of speaking and listening opportunities."
This simple non-fiction text recounts a girl's journey by bicycle using symbols, maps and directions depicted by an engaging illustration-photo mon...
Collins Big Cat is a guided reading series for ages 4-7 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.
Collins Big Cat is a guided reading series for ages 4-7 edited by Cliff Moon. Top children's authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fic...
School 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.
Lime/Band 11 books have longer sentence structures and a greater use of literary language.
Text type - A story with a familiar setting.
Labelled pictures of Tig s different costumes on pages 30 and 31 provide lots of opportunities for speaking and listening.
Collins Big Cat is a guided reading series for ages 4-7 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.
Collins Big Cat is a guided reading series for ages 4-7 edited by Cliff Moon. Top children's authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fic...
A picture story about three hungry ants. The ants want to know what is for breakfast but they are not keen on dad s sweet offerings. Finally he suggests an apple; an offer that everyone is happy with. The book includes several discussion features, such as speech bubbles and a clock that shows the passing of time.
Red B/Band 2B books offer simple but varied text with familiar objects and actions, combined with simple story development and a satisfying conclusion.
Text types - A story with a predictable structure and patterned language.
A story trail on pages 14 and 15 summarises...
A picture story about three hungry ants. The ants want to know what is for breakfast but they are not keen on dad s sweet offerings. Finally he sug...
Serves as a guided reading series for ages 4-7, edited by Cliff Moon. Top children's authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that your children enjoy reading, and helps you choose the right book for every child. Practical teachi
Serves as a guided reading series for ages 4-7, edited by Cliff Moon. Top children's authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction boo...
Looks at the lives of Africa's three biggest land animals - the elephant, the rhino and the hippo. This book is written and photographed by BBC "Big Cat Diaries" presenters, Jonathan and Angela Scott; authors of the "Collins Big Cat titles Antarctica: Land
Looks at the lives of Africa's three biggest land animals - the elephant, the rhino and the hippo. This book is written and photographed by BBC "Big C...
'It 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.
o Orange/ Band 6 books offer varied text and characters, with action sustained over several pages.
o Text type - A humorous story.
o Ideas for Guided Reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.
o This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery.
'It 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?' ...
'What Happened to the Dinosaurs' investigates why these huge creatures disappeared. The important question, 'How do we know they existed?' is answered with a clear timeline of images. Various theories are suggested, which support knowledge and understanding of climate change, volcanoes, asteroids and evolution of the animals which did survive.
Topaz/ Band 13 books offer longer and more demanding reads for children to investigate and evaluate.
Text type - An information book.
The response page summarises the main theories and could support a presented talk.
Curriculum links...
'What Happened to the Dinosaurs' investigates why these huge creatures disappeared. The important question, 'How do we know they existed?' is answe...
