The Tear Jar

The Tear Jar by Celia Rees is an illustrated edition published by Collins in 2014, featuring 320 pages in English. This book is part of the Collins Big Cat guided reading series, designed for children aged 4-11. It includes contributions from top children’s authors and illustrators, offering both fiction and non-fiction selections that aim to engage young readers. The series is structured to assist educators and parents in selecting appropriate reading materials for children, with practical ideas for guided reading included at the back.

Readers will find that The Tear Jar presents a complex and substantial text suitable for fluent readers, addressing challenging themes that promote sustained comprehension. This edition is particularly useful for bridging the gap between structured reading programs and longer chapter books, making it a valuable resource for education, teaching, and reading development in elementary settings. The book’s focus on reading and phonics aligns with its educational purpose, catering to intermediate readers in the juvenile nonfiction and fiction categories.