Green Starter Set
Collins Big Cat Sets Series
What’s inside...
The ideal way to try Collins Big Cat, to plug gaps and to refresh your reading resources at unbeatable prices. Starter sets contain a complete list of titles from each band or Key Stage with a big discount on the normal price. Containing one of every title in the Collins Big Cat Green band, with 18 books in total.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
5-7
Length
288 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think the color green stands for in these stories?
How did the characters' actions make you feel?
What would you do if you were in the same situation as the protagonist?
Can you think of a time when you felt similar to any of the characters?
What is the most important lesson you learned from these stories?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their feelings about the book’s characters and plot to better understand their emotional responses.
Relate the scenarios in the book to real-life situations in your child's experience to make the content more relevant.
Ask follow-up questions to your child’s responses for deeper insight and to stimulate critical thinking.
Praise your child’s thoughts and perspectives to boost their confidence in expressing their views and opinions.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Sharing and Cooperation
Explanation: The 'Green Starter Set' teaches children the importance of sharing and cooperating through characters who work together to solve problems.
Real-World Application: Children will learn to collaborate with peers in school projects or share toys during playtime, helping them build social skills and friendships.
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: Characters in the book are given tasks that they must complete, which helps children understand the concept of responsibility.
Real-World Application: This can encourage children to take care of their belongings, complete homework on time, and help with chores at home.
Example Lesson: Resilience and Problem-Solving
Explanation: Throughout the stories, characters encounter challenges that they must overcome, showcasing resilience and creative problem-solving.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by learning to face academic challenges and personal obstacles with determination and innovative thinking.
Example Lesson: Respect for Nature
Explanation: The 'Green Starter Set' often includes elements of nature and teaches children to respect and care for the environment.
Real-World Application: This lesson can lead children to engage in environmentally friendly practices like recycling, conserving water, or planting trees in their communities.
Example Lesson: Empathy and Kindness
Explanation: The book portrays characters who display empathy by understanding and reacting to the feelings of others, promoting kindness.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to recognize emotions in peers and family members, leading to more empathetic interactions and strengthened relationships.