Book details
Collins Big Cat ― The Big, Bad City: Turquoise/Band 07
Description
Little Red Hen is looking for Granny's house in the big, bad city. Should she trust the smiley stranger who wants to help her?Turquoise/ Band 7 books offer literary language and extended descriptions, with longer sentences and a wide range of unfamiliar terms.Text type - A traditional taleThe story is followed on pages 22 and 23 by a map of Mr Fox's whole route, which is a great way to recap and discuss the story with children and gives an opportunity to extend into further work outside the reading session.Curriculum links: geography: 'Pupils should be taught to use simple compass directions (North, South, East and West) and locational and directional language [for example, near and far; left and right], to describe the location of features and routes on a map'.
Age
7-8
Text complexity
developing
Length
24 pages
Book in series
#15
Why to read
- Engaging Storyline: 'The Big, Bad City' offers an exciting and captivating plot that keeps young readers engaged. The story is designed to stimulate children's imagination and interest in reading.
- Vocabulary Development: As a Turquoise/Band 07 book, it is tailored to help early readers develop their vocabulary. The book introduces new words in a context that makes them easier to understand and remember.
- Illustrations: Shoo Rayner's illustrations are vibrant and appealing, providing visual support to the text and helping readers to comprehend the story. The illustrations also make the reading experience more enjoyable and accessible for children.
- Reading Skills: The book is structured to support children's developing reading skills. It encourages them to practice reading aloud, understand the sequence of events, and develop comprehension skills, which are essential for their academic growth.