Saving the Ice Bear: Band 11+/Lime Plus

Collins Big Cat supports primary children on their reading journey, with fiction and non-fiction books by top authors and illustrators. Book banded for guided and independent reading, with reading notes, teaching, and assessment support. Lime Plus/Band 11+ books provide challenging plots and vocabulary, as well as opportunities to practise inference, prediction, and reading stamina.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 48 pages
Publication date: 20 September 2019
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Reading is an essential skill that can open up a world of knowledge and imagination for children. At the right level, books can help build your child's reading confidence and encourage them to explore new ideas and concepts. Collins Big Cat is a popular series of books designed specifically for primary school children, covering a range of reading levels from phonics to fluency.

The books are created by top authors and illustrators, who know how to engage and inspire young readers. With a wide variety of fiction and non-fiction books available, there is something for every child's interests and preferences.

One of the key features of Collins Big Cat is the book banding system. Books are grouped into different bands, each with a specific level of difficulty. This allows teachers to easily identify the right books for their students and provide them with the support they need to progress.

The books are also designed with children in mind. They are visually appealing, with colorful illustrations and engaging stories that will capture your child's attention and keep them reading. The text is carefully written to support children's reading development, with short sentences and simple vocabulary.

In addition to the books themselves, Collins Big Cat offers comprehensive teaching and assessment support. Teachers can access teaching resources, including lesson plans, posters, and interactive activities, to help them deliver effective reading lessons. There are also assessment materials, such as reading quizzes and progress charts, to help teachers monitor their students' reading progress and identify areas for improvement.

Ebooks are also available for Collins Big Cat books, providing an additional resource for children to access and read. These ebooks can be downloaded onto tablets or e-readers, allowing children to read their favorite books anywhere, anytime.

One of the most popular books in the Collins Big Cat series is "Fari and the Polar Bear." This beautiful historic tale by Susan Price tells the story of a young Viking boy who finds a polar bear cub on an ice floe and raises her as his own. As the bear grows and grows, she is no longer welcome in Faris home, and he embarks on a journey to save her.

The book is perfect for children in Lime Plus/Band 11+, as it provides challenging plots and vocabulary as well as opportunities to practise inference, prediction, and reading stamina. The pages 46 and 47 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development, and recall.

Ideas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities. For example, there are discussion questions, writing prompts, and creative activities that children can complete to further explore the themes and characters of the book.

In conclusion, Collins Big Cat is a fantastic series of books that can help build your child's reading confidence and encourage them to explore new ideas and concepts. With a wide variety of books at the right book banded for guided and independent reading, comprehensive teaching and assessment support, and ebooks available, there is something for every primary school child on their reading journey. By choosing Collins Big Cat books, you can help your child develop a love for reading and set them up for success in their academic and personal lives.

Weight: 118g
Dimension: 148 x 308 x 2 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780008340414