Tec and the Cake: Band 02A/Red A (Collins Big Cat)

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 ideas for guided reading are included at the back of each book.

Who ate the cake? Tec the detective follows the crumbs to find out. Children will love following Tec as he trails his suspects, until he finds the vital clue that leads him to the guilty party!

Martin Chatterton’s colourful illustrations bring the characters of Tec and his faithful hound vividly to life, and provide lots of talking points throughout the story.

A simple pictoral summary at the end of the book provides an opportunity for the children to recap and check understanding.

Look out for the other Collins Big Cat stories featuring ace detective Tec – Tec and the Hole, and Tec and the Litter.

Red A (Band 2A) books offer predictable text with familiar objects and actions, combined with simple story development.

Ideas for guided reading at the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.

• Series editor Cliff Moon is an acknowledged expert in teaching reading, with decades of experience, well known and trusted by teachers.

• Collins has commissioned top children’s authors and illustrators to create guided reading books that children will love to read.

• Highly stimulating illustrations in a variety of styles, from cartoon to photographs, are designed to engage young readers’ interest and imagination.

• The highly visual books support developing literacy skills and provide a wealth of speaking and listening opportunities

• Easily accessible teaching notes at your fingertips are included at the back of every reading book to support classroom management.

• Special pages are provided at the end of the story to help teachers recap, check understanding and move on.