Book excerpt: Collins Big Cat is a guided reading series for ages 4-11 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 ideas for guided reading are included at the back of each book. When Mum leaves Sid by himself in the house, he sits patiently waiting for her to return. But when a cat climbs in through the window, Sid jumps into action to chase the intruder away - with disastrous consequences! Children can recap the key stages of the story in the flow chart on pages 14-15. Pink B level/Band 1B books offer simple, predictable text with familiar objects and actions Ideas for guided reading at the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.