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On the facing page another photograph shows children forming the image of the minibeast through the shape of their bodies and the clothes that they wear. Pages 14 and 15 provide a pictoral summary of both the actual minibeasts and their human imitators. 'Minibeasts' links brilliantly into Art and PE:dance and movement as well as Science.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"COLLINS EDUCATIONAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":66759944273965,"sku":"9780007185375","price":10.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0616\/1298\/2317\/files\/9780007185375.jpg?v=1782639594"},{"product_id":"9780007185382","title":"In the Garden","description":"\u003cp\u003eCollins 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. What happens when Mum is in the garden tidying up, but the children just want to play? The humorous illustrations show two boys creating mayhem in the garden as they play in sand, leaves, grass and mud while Mum works on, all unaware, and provide lots of discussion points. A story map at the end helps children recap and remember. Pink A (Band 1A) books offer emergent readers very simple text clearly supported by illustrations.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"COLLINS EDUCATIONAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":66759944306733,"sku":"9780007185382","price":10.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0616\/1298\/2317\/files\/9780007185382.jpg?v=1782639597"},{"product_id":"9780007185399","title":"The Picnic","description":"\u003cp\u003eCollins Big Cat is a guided reading series for ages 4--7 edited by Cliff Moon. 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Count the dinosaurs as each music section gets up on stage to play - from guitars to flutes to piano - and don't forget to rock! Bright, lively illustrations make this book really swing. A final double page spread shows all the dinosaur rockers, helping children recount and recap. Pink A (Band 1A) books offer very simple text clearly supported by illustrations.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"COLLINS EDUCATIONAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":66759944372269,"sku":"9780007185405","price":10.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0616\/1298\/2317\/files\/9780007185405.jpg?v=1782639600"},{"product_id":"9780007185436","title":"The Very Wet Dog","description":"\u003cp\u003eCollins 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 little girl and her dad take the dog for a walk in the park. After he's dragged dad through the mud and into the pond, he's a very wet dog - and dad is just as bad! The humorous, energetic illustrations perfectly support the simple, clear text in this very funny tale of doggy mayhem, providing lots of discussion points. A story map at the end shows the placed the threesome visit, helping children recap the story. 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The left hand photo shows the action, while the right hand page expands to show the result, such as sliding. Full of familiar images, this book will give children simple information about the forces of pushing and pulling. A simple pictoral summary with captions at the end of the book provides an oppportunity to recap and discuss the information in the book. Pink A (Band 1A) books offer simple text supported by clear illustrations.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"COLLINS EDUCATIONAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":66759945027629,"sku":"9780007185412","price":10.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0616\/1298\/2317\/files\/9780007185412.jpg?v=1782639627"},{"product_id":"9780007185368","title":"My Skateboard","description":"\u003cp\u003eCollins Big Cat is a guided reading series for ages 4--7 edited by Cliff Moon. 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Featuring a variety of cars, this photographically illustrated book cues children to identify different types of car by colour. Each left hand page shows the car in close-up while the text cues the colour, and the right hand page shows the car in action, driving along a road or tearing around a Grand Prix circuit. A final double page spread shows all of the cars clearly labelled by colour to help children recap. Pink A level (Band 1A) books offer emergent readers very simple text clearly supported by illustrations.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"COLLINS EDUCATIONAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":66759945814061,"sku":"9780007185580","price":10.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0616\/1298\/2317\/files\/9780007185580.jpg?v=1782639650"},{"product_id":"9780007186464","title":"In the Boat","description":"\u003cp\u003eWho is in the boat? 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This is a Band 01A\/Pink A book in the Collins Big Cat reading programme which offers emergent readers very simple text supported by illustrations. This is a story with predictable structure and patterned language. A map of the farm showing all the animals on pages 14 and 15 helps children recap the main events of the story, and provides a wealth of speaking and listening opportunities. This story supports learning around personal, social and emotional development. 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