Publisher Description

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. Practical teaching notes are included at the back of each book. Who ate the cake? Tec the detective follows the crumbs to find out. Children will love following Tec as he trails his suspects, until he finds the vital clue that leads him to the guilty party! Martin Chatterton's colourful illustrations bring the characters of Tec and his faithful hound vividly to life, and provide lots of talking points throughout the story. A simple pictoral summary at the end of the book provides an opportunity for the children to recap and check understanding. Look out for the other Collins Big Cat stories featuring ace detective Tec - Tec and the Hole, and Tec and the Litter. Red A (Band 2A) books offer predictable text with familiar objects and actions, combined with simple story development.

Author Biography

Tony Mitton is author of The Red and White Spotted Hankerchief (winner of the Smarties Silver Medal), PIP (a Poetry Book Choice) and Fluff and other Stuff. His picture books include: Down by the Cool of the Pool and The Amazing Machines series; and Rap Rhymes, humorous versions of well-known traditional stories.Martin Chatterton has written twenty children's books for a variety of age ranges and has illustrated more than eighty books for many other writers, including Roger McGough, Tony Bradman, Jon Blake, Tony Mitton and Michael Rosen. Now a full-time writer and illustrator, Martin has previously spent time as a graphic designer and a lecturer.

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A detective story in which Tec sets out to discover who has eaten the missing cake.

Long Description

Who ate the cake? Tec the detective follows the crumbs to find out. Children follow Tec as he trails his suspects, until he finds the vital clue that leads him to the guilty party! Martin Chatterton's colourful illustrations bring the characters of Tec and his faithful hound vividly to life, and provide lots of talking points throughout the story. Red A/ Band 2A books offer predictable text with familiar objects and actions, combined with simple story development. Text type - A story with a predictable structure and patterned language. A simple pictoral summary at the end of the book provides an opportunity for the children to recap and check understanding. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery

Promotional "Headline"

A detective story in which Tec sets out to discover who has eaten the missing cake.

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A detective story in which Tec sets out to discover who has eaten the missing cake. * Series editor Cliff Moon is an acknowledged expert in teaching reading, with decades of experience, well known and trusted by teachers. * Collins has commissioned top children's authors and illustrators to create guided reading books that children will love to read. * Highly stimulating illustrations in a variety of styles, from cartoon to photographs, are designed to engage young readers' interest and imagination. * The highly visual books support developing literacy skills and provide a wealth of speaking and listening opportunities * Easily accessible teaching notes at your fingertips are included at the back of every reading book to support classroom management. * Special pages are provided at the end of the story to help teachers recap, check understanding and move on. Competition: Biff, Chip and Kipper

Description for Sales People

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. Practical ideas for guided reading are included at the back of each book. Who ate the cake? Tec the detective follows the crumbs to find out. Children will love following Tec as he trails his suspects, until he finds the vital clue that leads him to the guilty party! Martin Chatterton's colourful illustrations bring the characters of Tec and his faithful hound vividly to life, and provide lots of talking points throughout the story. A simple pictoral summary at the end of the book provides an opportunity for the children to recap and check understanding. Look out for the other Collins Big Cat stories featuring ace detective Tec - Tec and the Hole, and Tec and the Litter. Red A (Band 2A) books offer predictable text with familiar objects and actions, combined with simple story development. Ideas for guided reading at the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities. * Series editor Cliff Moon is an acknowledged expert in teaching reading, with decades of experience, well known and trusted by teachers. * Collins has commissioned top children's authors and illustrators to create guided reading books that children will love to read. * Highly stimulating illustrations in a variety of styles, from cartoon to photographs, are designed to engage young readers' interest and imagination. * The highly visual books support developing literacy skills and provide a wealth of speaking and listening opportunities * Easily accessible teaching notes at your fingertips are included at the back of every reading book to support classroom management. * Special pages are provided at the end of the story to help teachers recap, check understanding and move on. Competition: Biff, Chip and Kipper

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