Beneath the Banana Tree

Collins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that children love to read. Book banded for guided and independent reading, there are reading notes in the back, comprehensive teaching and assessment support and ebooks available. Saran is disappointed to swap his life in Bangkok for a quiet summer in his mother’s village. Through conversations with his grandmother, Saran comes to appreciate the delights of village life and the importance of knowing where you come from. Topaz/Band 13 books offer longer and more demanding reads for children to investigate and evaluate. Ideas for guided reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.