Frances grew up with three younger brothers. She kept them in order by telling them stories and writing plays for them to perform (but they never turned up for rehearsals). Now she has two children of her own to boss around, called Marianne and George. They give her lots of ideas for books. Frances thinks that the best time to mull over ideas is when you are doing something completely different - like sleeping. She suggests you don't try this at school, though, as your teacher might not agree.
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. Some wheels are big and some wheels are small. This exciting book is full of photos of all kinds of wheels, from skateboards to tractors, that children are sure to be curious about. 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 B (Band 1B) books offer simple, predictable texts with familiar objects and actions.

