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Collins Big Cat – Beauty and the Beast: Band 13/Topaz (Collins Big Cat)

Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right level

A beautiful retelling by former children’s laureate Michael Morpurgo, of this tradition tale of kindness, friendship and a real happily ever after. Find out what lies in store for Belle when she leaves her family behind to live with the Beast in his palace.

Reading Ladder Level 2 – Mairi's Mermaid (Reading Ladder Level 2)

A charming mermaid story by master story-teller Michael Morpurgo, perfect for children learning to read.

Robbie says swimming is easy. You just have to pretend you’re a mermaid. But that doesn’t help Mairi. She isn’t even sure that mermaids are real.

Reading Ladder Level 2 – Snakes and Ladders (Reading Ladder Level 2)

Classic storytelling from the former children’s laureate Michael Morpurgo, perfect for children learning to read.

At school she’s called ‘weedy Wendy’, but Wendy isn’t afraid of Slinky – Grandad’s snake. When she takes Slinky to school and he wriggles out of her school bag, Wendy will brave anything to rescue him.

Collins Big Cat – Pinocchio: Band 15/Emerald (Collins Big Cat)

Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right level

Remind yourself of the enchanting story of Pinocchio, by Pinocchio, retold here by the multi-award winning author Michael Morpurgo and beautifully illustrated by Emma Chichester Clark. A truly beautiful edition that brings this classic tale back to life.

Jets – Mum’s the Word (Jets)

Eggbert the goat is acting very peculiarly and he seems to be eating a lot more than usual. Farmer Raffety suspects he may be about to hear the patter of cloven feet. Readership level: 6 – 8 years.

Collins Readers – Collins Readers – War Horse

At the outbreak of World War One, Joey, young Albert’s beloved horse, is sold to the cavalry and shipped to France. He’s soon caught up in enemy fire, and fate takes him on an extraordinary odyssey, serving on both sides before finding himself alone in no man’s land.

Collins Big Cat – A Visit to the Farm: Band 07/Turquoise (Collins Big Cat)

The renowned children’s writer Michael Morpurgo has written this vivid account of a child’s stay at a farm, told in the form of letters home and illustrated with photographs of animals and children on location at the farm. Humorous and engaging, it conveys the fun and excitement of working closely with animals.

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