The Stone Cutter: Band 07/Turquoise (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.

The poor stone cutter sat and chipped at the rock. He wished he was a rich man. But was that REALLY what he wanted?

This traditional story from Japan has been beautifully and simply retold by Sean Taylor. The familiar “grass is greener” theme is taken to its furthest limit before the stone cutter discovers he can be content by just being himself.

The book’s stunning illustrations, by Serena Curmi, effortlessly capture the traditional Japanese setting.

Pages 14 and 15 feature a flowchart tracking the stone cutter’s transformation. This offers children the opportunity to recap their comprehension of the story and retell it in their own words.

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.