<p>Though structured with the progression and security of a reading scheme, the Big Cat readers are books that stand as good titles in their own right. Collins’ latest offering consists of 40 titles for key stage 2.<br />The line-up of authors is impressive, with contributions from established writers such as Margaret Mahy and Jeremy Strong… Subject matter is well matched to the interests and curriculum of primary children…<br />These books have child appeal within a well-structured scheme, complete with banding and notes for guided reading.<br />From TES Magazine, Feb 16 2007</p> <p>I was very pleased with the books I evaluated and the children certainly enjoyed them as well. I showed them to the other teachers and they agreed they were far more interesting and of better quality than the traditional guided reading texts we currently use.<br />From Primary Choice, April 2007</p> <p>A really refreshing series, offering an excellent variety of subject matter and constructive ideas for guided reading.<br />Julia Lee-Jones, Llancarfon Primary School</p> <p>The Collins Big Cat series is a breath of fresh air in the reading world. The books are imaginative and enticing. The stories are relevant, well paced and easy to understand. There is a variety of genre and style and the children know that when it comes to guided reading time, that the stories will be lively, exciting and will draw them in.<br />Roberta Bailie, Omagh County Primary School</p> <p>Having the notes at the back of the book is brilliant, no cards to lose or notes to forget to collect, it’s all there ready!<br />Rachael Margeson, St Mary’s COE Nursery and Infant School</p> <p>I was delighted by all of the books. I liked the way all covers were different so that children felt they were reading real books and not plodding through a scheme. The content was brilliant for not only guided reading sessions but also as early non-fiction finding out sessions. BRILLIANT!<br />Leominster Infants School, Herefordshire</p>