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. A young monster is getting everything she needs to take a dip: a boat, a toy shark, armbands, goggles, flippers...all she needs to take a bath! The vividly drawn artwork shows each step of the monster's careful preparations, offering lots of discussion points: is she going for a swim in a pool? In the sea? A final double page spread shows the monster in the bath, with all her toys labelled, to help children recap and discuss. Pink B level (BAnd 1B) books offer simple, predictable text with familiar objects and actions.

Author Biography

Maureen Haselhurst has written many books for young children and regularly visits schools and libraries. She is based near Newcastle.

Promotional

A humorous picture story with simple repetitive text about a dinosaur preparing to take a dip.

Long Description

A young monster is getting everything she needs to take a dip: a boat, a toy shark, armbands, goggles, flippers. Once everything is to hand she is ready... to take a bath! The vividly drawn artwork shows each step of the monster's careful preparations, offering lots of discussion points: is she going for a swim in a pool? In the sea? Pink B level (Band 1B) books offer simple, predictable text with familiar objects and actions. Text type - A story with predictable structure and patterned language. An illustration on pages 14 and 14 shows the monster splashing happily in the bath, with all her toys labelled, to help children recap and discuss. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery.

Promotional "Headline"

A humorous picture story with simple repetitive text about a dinosaur preparing to take a dip.

Feature

A humorous picture story with simple repetitive text about a dinosaur preparing to take a dip. * 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. A young monster is getting everything she needs to take a dip: a boat, a toy shark, armbands, goggles, flippers... all she needs to take a bath! The vividly drawn artwork shows each step of the monster's careful preparations, offering lots of discussion points: is she going for a swim in a pool? In the sea? A final double page spread shows the monster in the bath, with all her toys labelled, to help children recap and discuss. Pink B level (Band 1B) books offer simple, predictable text with familiar objects and actions. 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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