Something’s Drastic: Band 12/Copper (Collins Big Cat)

Collins Big Cat is a guided reading series for ages 4–11 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.

This is a beautifully illustrated anthology of Michael Rosen’s poems, including many of his classic works such as ‘Down behind the dustbin.’ Many are appropriate for peformance and will resonate with children’s lives as they refer to everyday family issues.

A ‘feelings wheel’ on pages 30 and 31 encourages children to match phrases from the poems to feelings such as ‘happy’ and ‘cross’. This encourages them to scan back through the poems and reflect on how they should be read aloud.

Copper/Band 12 books provide more complex plots and longer chapters that develop reading stamina.

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.