Crunch and Munch: Band 05/Green (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.

Nora Sands – the dinner lady made famous by Jamie Oliver's 'Feed Me Better' campaign, documented in the television programme Jamie's School Dinners – presents a collection of tasty, healthy recipes illustrated by 'good enough to eat' photographs. This beautifully presented instructional text will inspire your children to recreate the simple recipes themselves as well as compile their own recipe ideas. As Jamie says, these are 'simple, modern-day, great British classic recipes."

Ideas for guided reading in 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.