"Collins Big Cat" is a guided reading series for ages 4-7, 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 teaching notes are included at the back of each book. 'Under the sea, the mermaid was having tea. But a greedy octopus wanted to eat her for his tea. What could she do? This book is another captivating and exciting read from celebrate childrens' author Julia Donaldson. "Blue/Band 4" books offer longer, repeated patterns with sequential events and integrated literacy and natural language.