Mr Cat s carrying a big bag. His friends, Mrs Bear, Mr Fox, Mrs Duck and Mr Mouse are all very interested to find out what he has inside, but Mr Cat will only give them one answer: Wait and see This sweet story is written by ten-year-old Collins Big Cat 2011 Writing Competition winner Louisa Kelly, with quirky illustrations by Julian Mosedale.
Ideas for Reading provide practical support and stimulating activities.
Text type: A story with patterned and predictable language."
Mr Cat s carrying a big bag. His friends, Mrs Bear, Mr Fox, Mrs Duck and Mr Mouse are all very interested to find out what he has inside, but Mr Ca...
Follow one girl as she builds a rocket and plans to take her friends on an amazing trip to the Sun and Moon. But will the task prove more difficult than she first thought? Imaginatively illustrated by T.S Spookytooth, this clever and inventive poem was written by eleven-year-old Collins Big Cat 2011 Writing Competition winner Nicole Sharrocks.
Ideas for Reading provide practical support and stimulating activities.
Text type: A story with patterned and predictable language."
Follow one girl as she builds a rocket and plans to take her friends on an amazing trip to the Sun and Moon. But will the task prove more difficult...
Ross has been saving for a football top of his favourite team for ages, but doesn't think he'll ever afford it. When he sees one pinned to a tree, commemorating the death of a young boy, he can't resist taking it -- but Ross gets more than he bargains for, and finds having the shirt comes at a dreadful price !
Ross has been saving for a football top of his favourite team for ages, but doesn't think he'll ever afford it. When he sees one pinned to a tree, com...
During World War II, many spies were dropped from Britain into France to help fight the Nazis. One of them was a woman called Christine Granville, who risked her life to save her comrades. Follow her incredible true story is this beautifully illustrated graphic novel by award-winning authors Mick Manning and Brita Granstrom.
Collins Big Cat Progress builds confidence, helping struggling pupils not only to read, but to love reading Dual-banded books provide age-appropriate interest level material matched with a lower reading ability level Every book is levelled by reading expert...
During World War II, many spies were dropped from Britain into France to help fight the Nazis. One of them was a woman called Christine Granville, ...
Jean and his friends are fishermen. Jean throws a spear at a passing dolphin to show his strength and suddenly the crew are swept into a terrible storm. Jean soon realises that he has injured the Dolphin King and put the lives of his friends in peril. Will Jean be able to make up for his mistakes?
Jean and his friends are fishermen. Jean throws a spear at a passing dolphin to show his strength and suddenly the crew are swept into a terrible stor...
When Zara wishes for a new dress for the school party she doesn t expect to see a fairy godbrother land in her room, especially when he tries to text-a-spell with unpredictable results Will Zara ever get her dream dress? Collins Big Cat Progress builds confidence, helping struggling pupils not only to read, but to love reading Dual-banded books provide age-appropriate interest level material matched with a lower reading ability level Every book is levelled by reading expert Cliff Moon to ensure precise, systematic, measurable progression to help close the ability gap The books...
When Zara wishes for a new dress for the school party she doesn t expect to see a fairy godbrother land in her room, especially when he tries to text-...
Tomorrow is Linnie s birthday, and all she wants is to see the bore: a tidal wave about to crash down the estuary. But there s a problem on the farm and (to her sister s delight) mum says she can t go. Desperate to see it, Linnie makes a big mistake, but finds help from an unlikely source in this gripping story by award-winning author Ally Kennan.
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: An adventure story.
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Tomorrow is Linnie s birthday, and all she wants is to see the bore: a tidal wave about to crash down the estuary. But there s a problem on the far...
Jack and Sam think their school trip to the Ancient Greece Museum is boring, until they see a glowing statue ! Finding themselves whisked away to fight a deadly monster, suddenly Ancient Greece doesn't seem so dull after all. This exciting graphic novel by Linda Chapman is brought to life with illustrations from Dylan Coburn.
Jack and Sam think their school trip to the Ancient Greece Museum is boring, until they see a glowing statue ! Finding themselves whisked away to figh...
What are the most dangerous animals in the world? Take a closer look at some very poisonous, venomous and deadly animals in this stunning photographic non-fiction report by award-winning author Anna Claybourne.
Collins Big Cat Progress builds confidence, helping struggling pupils not only to read, but to love reading Dual-banded books provide age-appropriate interest level material matched with a lower reading ability level Every book is levelled by reading expert Cliff Moon to ensure precise, systematic, measurable progression to help close the ability gap The books use a...
What are the most dangerous animals in the world? Take a closer look at some very poisonous, venomous and deadly animals in this stunning photograp...
The Star Ship Orca is taking off on a mission to find a new planet for the people of Earth. First stop: Mars. But will the crew find anything there except rocks and sand? Will they find intelligent life? Discover their journey in this imaginative story, written by Anne Curtis and illustrated by Chris Corner.
The Star Ship Orca is taking off on a mission to find a new planet for the people of Earth. First stop: Mars. But will the crew find anything there ex...
