Hum Hum : Level 5

Collins Arabic Big Cat is a guided reading series for ages 3 to 11.

The series is structured with reference to the learning progression of Arabic at nursery and primary schools researched especially for Collins.

This carefully graded approach allows children to build up their reading knowledge of Arabic step by step. Level 5 books are for children who are ready to read stories with more challenging word patterns or non-verbal sentences with 2 or 3 words, and with total support through illustrations and extensive use of repetition.

Double spacing is used between words to ensure children see where each new word in a sentence begins and ends to ensure the focus remains on reading core words. One snail, two beetles, three worms, four spiders and five flies – the frog eats them all, with hilarious consequences.

But who will be next on the menu? This humorous story is brilliantly illustrated by Sandra Aguilar. A story map on pages 14–15 allows children to recap the story and discuss each stage.