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Collins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds features exciting fiction and non-fiction decodable readers to enthuse and inspire children. The 7+ books are designed for children aged 7+ who need more practice to acquire phonics skills. They have age-appropriate content, more mature images, and are fully aligned to Letters and Sounds Phases 3–5.When their van breaks down on the way to their camping trip, Ellie and her dad find themselves stranded and having to camp under the stars for the night. When her dad forgets all of his survival skills, it's Ellie and her books that save the day.Green/Band 5 books offer early readers patterned language and varied characters.The focus sounds in this book are: /ai/ ay, a-e, ey /ee/ ie, ea /igh/ i-e, i.Pages 30 and 31 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall.Reading notes within the book provide practical support for reading Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds with children, including a list of all the sounds and words that the book will cover.

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.Matt and Alex and their little sister Lizzie have returned to England from their fun-filled holiday in India. Accompanying them is their young ayah, Jamila. The day after they return home, the children wake to find Jamila gone. Who made her leave? Where did she go?She is alone and penniless in a new country and the children know they must find her.And so, the search for the ayah begins.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.Ideas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.

Big Cat for Little Wandle Fluency has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It consists of a range of chapter books with increasing word counts across 15 fluency levels aimed at children in Years 2-4. Each book builds reading confidence, stamina and speed and nurtures a love for reading.Fluency 14 books have a word count of 6960 words with an expected reading rate of 145 words per minute.Mary dreams of performing on stage, but as a young female seamstress in Elizabethan London, her talents must stay behind the scenes. However, when illness strikes the cast of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, Mary seizes her chance! With the help of her friends, she disguises herself as a boy and prepares for the performance of her life.

Fully Booked is a series of fiction and non-fiction for readers in KS3 who need reading practice in phonics and decoding skills. The paperback format resembles books their peers are reading, while the shorter length will help students gain confidence and make progress. They can be read in class or at home and are supported by free teacher notes.When their van breaks down on the way to their camping trip, Ellie and her dad find themselves stranded and having to camp under the stars for the night. When her dad forgets all of his survival skills, it's Ellie and her trusty books that save the day.This is a fun adventure story.The focus sounds covered are: /ai/ ay, a-e, ey /ee/ ie, ea /igh/ i-e, i.Free teacher notes for this book are provided on collins.co.uk which will help to develop comprehension skills, vocabulary acquisition and recall – leading to reading success.

In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Mozart, world-renowned classical musician and composer.Wolfgang Mozart first started playing the keyboard at just three years old. Inspired by his sister’s talent, little Wolfgang soon mastered several instruments and was even writing his own musical compositions. As a young boy, he travelled from city to city with his father and sister, playing for Europe’s royal families and delighting them with his talents. When his father fell ill, and Wolfgang had to keep quiet in their home, he wrote a whole symphony from just hearing the instruments in his head! As he grew, Mozart pushed the boundaries of western music and created exciting masterpieces: from dances and masses to symphonies and operas. Wolfgang wrote over 600 pieces during his short life.Wolfgang became a world-renowned musician and composer, known for his prodigious talent and ability to write across a wide variety of styles. His music has become a key part of western music education, and continues to inspire young musicians to keep playing and practicing their instruments. Today, Wolfgang’s music still delights audiences across the world, from the smallest school hall to the biggest opera house.This inspiring book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the incredible musician and composer’s lifeLittle People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling biography series for kids that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream.This empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback and paperback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the treasuries each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in boxed gift sets. Activity books and a journal provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!

This pack contains 8 books, one of each of the following titles: Peg Doll Gran, In Real Life, Nathan and the Polar Bear, We Want Change!, Team Rescue, The Bravest Roman of All, The Calico Cat Cafe, The Wondrous Women of WWII.Reflect is a series of emotionally powerful fiction and non-fiction with realistic settings, carefully crafted to promote thoughtful discussions and develop higher-level reading comprehension. Written by top authors and developed with Literacy expert Nikki Gamble, these are books you can trust to engage, entertain and support children's personal development and wellbeing. The books are finely levelled, making it easy to match every child to books with the right depth and complexity, and helping them to progress. Each book contains inside cover notes to help children deepen their understanding and support their reading comprehension. Teaching notes on Oxford Owl offer cross-curricular links to Relationships Education and support literacy skills.

This pack contains 48 books, six of each of the following titles: Peg Doll Gran, In Real Life, Nathan and the Polar Bear, We Want Change!, Team Rescue, The Bravest Roman of All, The Calico Cat Cafe, The Wondrous Women of WWII.Reflect is a series of emotionally powerful fiction and non-fiction with realistic settings, carefully crafted to promote thoughtful discussions and develop higher-level reading comprehension. Written by top authors and developed with Literacy expert Nikki Gamble, these are books you can trust to engage, entertain and support children's personal development and wellbeing. The books are finely levelled, making it easy to match every child to books with the right depth and complexity, and helping them to progress. Each book contains inside cover notes to help children deepen their understanding and support their reading comprehension. Teaching notes on Oxford Owl offer cross-curricular links to Relationships Education and support literacy skills.

Since learning about climate change at school, Nathan keeps having a dream about a polar bear and he can't figure out why. The polar bear seems to want something from Nathan, but he's only a nine-year-old boy and there's nothing he can do to help - or so Nathan believes ...Reflect is a series of emotionally powerful fiction and non-fiction with realistic settings, carefully crafted to promote thoughtful discussions and develop higher-level reading comprehension. Written by top authors and developed with Literacy expert Nikki Gamble, these are books you can trust to engage, entertain and support children's personal development and wellbeing. The books are finely levelled, making it easy to match every child to books with the right depth and complexity, and helping them to progress. Each book contains inside cover notes to help children deepen their understanding and support their reading comprehension. Teaching notes on Oxford Owl offer cross-curricular links to Relationships Education and support literacy skills.

Pegasus and Griffin allows children to apply their phonics learning from Year 1, Summer 2, Week 1 of Essential Letters and Sounds.Engaging fiction and non-fiction fully aligned to each week of Essential Letters and Sounds, allowing children to consolidate their phonic knowledge through reading in context. These fully decodable readers are 100% matched to the phonic progression of Essential Letters and Sounds. These readers complement your existing decodable readers from Oxford University Press and can be used alongside them to support the teaching of Essential Letters and Sounds.Essential Letters and Sounds (ELS) is a Department for Education validated synthetic phonics programme, developed by the Knowledge Schools Trust English Hub to help children learn to read quickly and confidently.Structured around daily lessons and matched to the progression of the original Letters and Sounds framework, ELS provides a clear, systematic approach to phonics. Each stage is supported by engaging decodable books, interactive resources, and practical guidance for parents and teachers.Used in classrooms across the UK, ELS is designed to build fluent readers, confident speakers, and willing writers. Affordable, flexible, and easy to implement, it works seamlessly with existing resources while offering everything needed to support children's literacy journey both at school and at home.

In 1888, Bertha set off in an exciting invention ... the first motor car!When Carl Benz built the first motor car, he was discouraged when the world didn't understand his invention. His wife Bertha, however, decided to be BOLD. Taking matters into her own hands, she took the car and her sons and set off on a 100 kilometre adventure. However, they soon encountered many challenges ... did they complete their epic journey?This book is a Readerful Book for Sharing. It is for an adult to read aloud to children aged 8 to 9. Readerful: Inspiring Children to Read MoreReaderful is a specially designed reading library that motivates children aged 4-11 to develop a lifelong love of reading. The series offers contemporary, inclusive books across three key collections: Books for Sharing: Picture books to be read aloud by an adult for inspiring reading sessionsIndependent Library: Fiction, graphic texts, character mini-series and non-fiction for children to read independentlyRise: Fully decodable books for older struggling readers to read independently.How Readerful works: • Read aloud the Books for Sharing for magical reading sessions that motivate children to read more. • Encourage children to choose a book to read by themselves, from Readerful's Independent Library or from Rise. You'll find links between the books' topics, vocabulary, characters and authors - all designed to keep children reading, boost their vocabulary and develop their knowledge of the world around them.

Get more children reading more! This pack of six picture books - including stories, non-fiction and poetry - is from the Readerful Books for Sharing collection. They are designed for adults to read to children aged 8 to 9 years. Readerful: Year 4/Primary 5: Books for Sharing Singles Pack A (Pack of 6) contains:• 1 x Readerful Books for Sharing: Year 4/Primary 5: Bold Like Bertha • 1 x Readerful Books for Sharing: Year 4/Primary 5: There and Back Again • 1 x Readerful Books for Sharing: Year 4/Primary 5: Codemakers, Codebreakers • 1 x Readerful Books for Sharing: Year 4/Primary 5: Through a Dog's Eyes • 1 x Readerful Books for Sharing: Year 4/Primary 5: The Unlikely Jewel Thief • 1 x Readerful Books for Sharing: Year 4/Primary 5: Forgetting How to Fall: Poems to Share Readerful: Inspiring Children to Read MoreReaderful is a specially designed reading library that motivates children aged 4-11 to develop a lifelong love of reading. The series offers contemporary, inclusive books across three key collections: Books for Sharing: Picture books to be read aloud by an adult for inspiring reading sessionsIndependent Library: Fiction, graphic texts, character mini-series and non-fiction for children to read independentlyRise: Fully decodable books for older struggling readers to read independently.How Readerful works: • Read aloud the Books for Sharing for magical reading sessions that motivate children to read more. • Encourage children to choose a book to read by themselves, from Readerful's Independent Library or from Rise. You'll find links between the books' topics, vocabulary, characters and authors - all designed to keep children reading, boost their vocabulary and develop their knowledge of the world around them.

The city of Paris wanted to tear down the Eiffel Tower! Gustave Eiffel, an engineer and amateur scientist, had built the incredible structure for the 1889 World's Fair. Created using cutting-edge technology, it stood taller than any other building in the world! More than a million delighted people flocked to visit it during the fair. But the officials wondered, beyond being a spectacle, what is it good for? It must come down! But Eiffel loved his tower. He crafted a clever plan to make the tower too useful to tear down. He would turn it into "a laboratory such as science has never had at its disposal". As the date for the tower's demolition approached, Eiffel raced to prove its worth. Could science save the Eiffel Tower?

The city of Paris wanted to tear down the Eiffel Tower! Gustave Eiffel, an engineer and amateur scientist, had built the incredible structure for the 1889 World's Fair. Created using cutting-edge technology, it stood taller than any other building in the world! More than a million delighted people flocked to visit it during the fair. But the officials wondered, beyond being a spectacle, what is it good for? It must come down! But Eiffel loved his tower. He crafted a clever plan to make the tower too useful to tear down. He would turn it into "a laboratory such as science has never had at its disposal". As the date for the tower's demolition approached, Eiffel raced to prove its worth. Could science save the Eiffel Tower?

“A rip-roaring, soul-stirring adventure... Utterly enchanting!” Katharine Orton, author of Nevertell"Ghosts, pirates and the quiet power of friendship and kindness." Sarah Baker, author of Through the Mirror DoorA funny and imaginative adventure about searching for lost treasure and finding friendship along the way, with beautiful black-and-white illustrations by Lia Visirin.Treasure isn’t always where you expect to find it…River likes to go mooncatching, sweeping his net across the reflection of the night sky in the village pond. But when he accidentally wakes the ghost of Mona Brightly, River must find Mona’s lost treasure before the ghost of the dastardly pirate Dashbuckle gets there first. This is classic children's storytelling at its best – with lively characters and a whole lot of heart.

Beautifully simple abridged versions of the Classics for a young new audience. In this story based on Charlotte Bronte's original text, Jane Eyre overcomes hard beginnings to become governess at the Thornfield Hall where she encounters the handsome but stern Mr Rochester. But as time goes on she feels the house may be hiding an eerie secret ... Enter the world of literary classics with these expertly retold chapter books for young readers. Atmospheric and evocative colour artwork accompanies accessible text in a dyslexia friendly-font. Extra features include a short biography of Charlotte Bronte, plus some extra facts and comprehension exercises at the back of the book to help students study the text in more depth. A brilliant edition for all classrooms and perfect for readers age 7+ making the next step to longer texts.Books to collect in this series: Dracula; Frankenstein; Jane Eyre; Oliver Twist; Journey to the Centre of the Earth; 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.

Beautifully simple abridged versions of the Classics for a young new audience. In this story based on Charlotte Bronte's original text, Jane Eyre overcomes hard beginnings to become governess at the Thornfield Hall where she encounters the handsome but stern Mr Rochester. But as time goes on she feels the house may be hiding an eerie secret ... Enter the world of literary classics with these expertly retold chapter books for young readers. Atmospheric and evocative colour artwork accompanies accessible text in a dyslexia friendly-font. Extra features include a short biography of Charlotte Bronte, plus some extra facts and comprehension exercises at the back of the book to help students study the text in more depth. A brilliant edition for all classrooms and perfect for readers age 7+ making the next step to longer texts.Books to collect in this series: Dracula; Frankenstein; Jane Eyre; Oliver Twist; Journey to the Centre of the Earth; 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.

Beautifully simple abridged versions of the Classics for a young new audience. In this story retelling Mary Shelley's original text, Victor Frankenstein embarks on a dangerous experiment to recreate a human being ... with terrifying results! Enter the world of literary classics with these expertly retold chapter books for young readers. Atmospheric and evocative colour artwork accompanies accessible text in a dyslexia friendly-font. Extra features include a short biography of Mary Shelley, plus some extra facts and comprehension exercises at the back of the book to help students study the text in more depth. A brilliant edition for all classrooms and perfect for readers age 7+.Books to collect in this series: Dracula; Frankenstein; Jane Eyre; Oliver Twist; Journey to the Centre of the Earth; 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.

Beautifully simple abridged versions of the Classics for a young new audience. In this story retelling Mary Shelley's original text, Victor Frankenstein embarks on a dangerous experiment to recreate a human being ... with terrifying results! Enter the world of literary classics with these expertly retold chapter books for young readers. Atmospheric and evocative colour artwork accompanies accessible text in a dyslexia friendly-font. Extra features include a short biography of Mary Shelley, plus some extra facts and comprehension exercises at the back of the book to help students study the text in more depth. A brilliant edition for all classrooms and perfect for readers age 7+.Books to collect in this series: Dracula; Frankenstein; Jane Eyre; Oliver Twist; Journey to the Centre of the Earth; 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.

Beautifully simple abridged versions of the Classics for a young new audience. In this story based on Bram Stoker's original text, Count Dracula aims to leave his castle in Transylvania and head across the sea to England, where he plans to unleash his vampires ... can he be stopped before it's too late? Enter the world of literary classics with these expertly retold chapter books for young readers. Atmospheric and evocative colour artwork accompanies accessible text in a dyslexia friendly-font. Extra features include a short biography of Bram Stoker, plus some extra facts and comprehension exercises at the back of the book to help students study the text in more depth. A brilliant edition for all classrooms and perfect for readers age 7+ making the next step to longer texts.Books to collect in this series: Dracula; Frankenstein; Jane Eyre; Oliver Twist; Journey to the Centre of the Earth; 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.

Beautifully simple abridged versions of the Classics for a young new audience. In this story based on Charles Dicken's original text, a young orphan named Oliver is cruelly treated in a Victorian London workhouse before unwittingly being taken in by a gang of unruly pick pockets ...Enter the world of literary classics with these expertly retold chapter books for young readers. Atmospheric and evocative colour artwork accompanies accessible text in a dyslexia friendly-font. Extra features include a short biography of Charles Dickens, plus some extra facts and comprehension exercises at the back of the book to help students study the text in more depth. A brilliant edition for all classrooms and perfect for readers age 7+ making the next step to longer texts.Books to collect in this series: Dracula; Frankenstein; Jane Eyre; Oliver Twist; Journey to the Centre of the Earth; 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.

Beautifully simple abridged versions of the Classics for a young new audience. In this story based on Jules Verne's original text, three explorers are taken captive aboard the world's first submarine where they encounter incredible sights ... from deep-sea monsters to hidden sunken cities but will they ever escape? Enter the world of literary classics with these expertly retold chapter books for young readers. Atmospheric and evocative colour artwork accompanies accessible text in a dyslexia friendly-font. Extra features include a short biography of Jules Verne, plus some extra facts and comprehension exercises at the back of the book to help students study the text in more depth. A brilliant edition for all classrooms and perfect for readers age 7+ making the next step to longer texts.Books to collect in this series: Dracula; Frankenstein; Jane Eyre; Oliver Twist; Journey to the Centre of the Earth; 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.

Beautifully simple abridged versions of the Classics for a young new audience. In this story based on Jules Verne's original text, a professor of geology enlists his nephew and a young guide to accompany him on an incredible journey down through a volcano into a hidden underground world ...Enter the world of literary classics with these expertly retold chapter books for young readers. Atmospheric and evocative colour artwork accompanies accessible text in a dyslexia friendly-font. Extra features include a short biography of Jules Verne, plus some extra facts and comprehension exercises at the back of the book to help students study the text in more depth. A brilliant edition for all classrooms and perfect for readers age 7+ making the next step to longer texts.Books to collect in this series: Dracula; Frankenstein; Jane Eyre; Oliver Twist; Journey to the Centre of the Earth; 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.

Magic and mischief abound in this captivating collection. Meet the cheeky kappa from Japan, a clever duende from the Philippines and the loyal foletto of Florence, all fairy creatures who can help or hinder humans as they please.Chapters in this book include:- The Boy who Drew Cats- The Goblin's Gift- Mabait and the Dwende- The Changeling- The Pixie's Promise- The Kappa of Kawachi River- The Piskie who Lost her Laugh- Ripple the Water Sprite- The Elves and the Shoemakers- About the Stories

Get outside and discover the natural wonders you can find in a wood!Whatever trees are found there, woods are wonderful places to spot nature. From shy deer to bright butterflies, this book will show you the best ways to experience the nature that you can find in a wood.This charmingly illustrated series encourages readers aged 7 and up to explore and experience nature and wildlife for themselves, while learning about core science topics including ecosystems, the changing seasons, life cycles and much more. Along the way, they will learn a host of scientific skills and techniques.Contents: Into the woods / Mighty trees / Places to live / Changing seasons / High in the trees / In the undergrowth / Among the leaves / On a tree stump / In a clearing / Fruits and seeds / Hidden animals / The wood at night / Nature diary / Glossary / Find out more / Index Books in the series:Adventures in Nature: Exploring ParksAdventures in Nature: Exploring WoodsAdventures in Nature: Exploring the SeasideAdventures in Nature: Exploring Ponds

Get outside and discover the natural wonders you can find in a park!Big or small, parks are great places to spot nature. From busy squirrels to colourful minibeasts, this book will show you the best ways to experience the nature that you can find in a park.This charmingly illustrated series encourages readers aged 7 and up to explore and experience nature and wildlife for themselves, while learning about core science topics including ecosystems, the changing seasons, life cycles and much more. Along the way, they will learn a host of scientific skills and techniques.Contents: In the park / Places to live / Changing seasons / In the grass / In the trees / In a bush / By the water / Under a stone / Flowers / Life cycles / Food chains / Day by day / Nature diary / Glossary / Find out more / Index Books in the series:Adventures in Nature: Exploring ParksAdventures in Nature: Exploring WoodsAdventures in Nature: Exploring the SeasideAdventures in Nature: Exploring Ponds

Get outside and discover the natural wonders you can find in a park!Big or small, parks are great places to spot nature. From busy squirrels to colourful minibeasts, this book will show you the best ways to experience the nature that you can find in a park.This charmingly illustrated series encourages readers aged 7 and up to explore and experience nature and wildlife for themselves, while learning about core science topics including ecosystems, the changing seasons, life cycles and much more. Along the way, they will learn a host of scientific skills and techniques.Contents: In the park / Places to live / Changing seasons / In the grass / In the trees / In a bush / By the water / Under a stone / Flowers / Life cycles / Food chains / Day by day / Nature diary / Glossary / Find out more / Index Books in the series:Adventures in Nature: Exploring ParksAdventures in Nature: Exploring WoodsAdventures in Nature: Exploring the SeasideAdventures in Nature: Exploring Ponds

Get outside and discover the natural wonders you can find in a pond!Big or small, natural or manmade, ponds are great places to spot nature. From dabbling ducks to busy dragonflies, this book will show you the best ways to experience the nature that you can find in or near a pond. This charmingly illustrated series encourages readers aged 7 and up to explore and experience nature and wildlife for themselves, while learning about core science topics including ecosystems, the changing seasons, life cycles and much more. Along the way, they will learn a host of scientific skills and techniques.Contents: At the pond/On the bank/Floating at the surface/Below the surface/On stones and plants/In deep water/In and out of the water/Dabbling at the surface/Among the reeds/At the lake/Life cycles/Food chains/Nature diary/Glossary/Find out more/IndexTitles in the series:Adventures in Nature: Exploring WoodsAdventures in Nature: Exploring PondsAdventures in Nature: Exploring the Seaside Adventures in Nature: Exploring Parks

Get outside and discover the natural wonders you can find in a pond!Big or small, natural or manmade, ponds are great places to spot nature. From dabbling ducks to busy dragonflies, this book will show you the best ways to experience the nature that you can find in or near a pond. This charmingly illustrated series encourages readers aged 7 and up to explore and experience nature and wildlife for themselves, while learning about core science topics including ecosystems, the changing seasons, life cycles and much more. Along the way, they will learn a host of scientific skills and techniques.Contents: At the pond/On the bank/Floating at the surface/Below the surface/On stones and plants/In deep water/In and out of the water/Dabbling at the surface/Among the reeds/At the lake/Life cycles/Food chains/Nature diary/Glossary/Find out more/IndexTitles in the series:Adventures in Nature: Exploring WoodsAdventures in Nature: Exploring PondsAdventures in Nature: Exploring the Seaside Adventures in Nature: Exploring Parks