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. Red and yellow make orange, blue and yellow make green, but what do three bears and three pots of paint make? A mess! This is a delightful book on colour, illustrated by Smarties Book Award winner Liz Pichon. Pages 14-15 provide a summary of the different colour mixes, to consolidate understanding of the book. Pink B level (Band 1B) books contain very short, repetitious sentences, or single phrases of two to four words, supported by illustrations. - 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

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