Hidden Bugs Band 04/Blue

Hidden Bugs Band 04/Blue by Isabel Thomas, published by HarperCollins Publishers on April 22, 2021, is a 24-page photographic non-fiction book designed for children aged 7 and older. This edition is part of the Collins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds series, which features decodable readers aimed at enhancing phonics skills through engaging content. The book invites young readers to discover the fascinating world of camouflage and mimicry among insects, showcasing examples such as thorn bugs and bird poo caterpillars, and explaining how these adaptations help them survive in their environments.
Readers will find that this book offers longer, repeated patterns with sequential events, integrating both literary and natural language. It focuses on specific phonics sounds, including /ch/, /sh/, and /th/, among others, to support reading development. Additionally, pages 22 and 23 provide opportunities for children to revisit the content, enhancing comprehension and vocabulary skills. Practical reading notes are included to assist caregivers in guiding children through the phonics concepts covered in the book, making it a valuable resource for educational settings.
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Collins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds features exciting fiction and non-fiction decodable readers to enthuse and inspire children. The 7+ books are designed for children aged 7+ who need more practice to acquire phonics skills. They have age-appropriate content, more mature images, and are fully aligned to Letters and Sounds Phases 3-5.
Is there any wildlife hiding in your garden? Are you sure? This photographic non-fiction book invites readers to explore incredible examples of camouflage and mimicry among insects, hiding right under our noses. We meet insects such as thorn bugs and larva such as bird poo caterpillars, and find out how their unusual looks and body features help them survive in their habitats.
Blue/Band 4 books offer longer, repeated patterns with sequential events and integrated literary and natural language.
The focus sounds in this book are: /ch/ /sh/ /th/ /ng/ /ai/ /ee/ /igh/ /oo/ /oo/ /ar/ /or/ /ur/, and adjacent consonants.
Pages 22 and 23 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall.
Reading notes within the book provide practical support for reading Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds with children, including a list of all the sounds and words that the book will cover.
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