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.

The Pet Detective has his work cut out when his favourite football goes missing.

With his dog, Rooney, he sets out to follow the clues - but will he be able to understand what Rooney is trying to tell him?

Tortoise Troubleis another book in the same series. Jana Hunter's Pet Detective features again in this humorous story, supported by lively artwork which offers lots of opportunity for discussion.

A two page spread at the end features a storyboard to help children recap the story.

Gold (Band 9) level texts offer developing readers literary language and stories with distincitive characters.