Around the World : Yellow/Band 03

Collins Big Cat has teamed up with award-winning educational developers, Shoo Fly, to create new cross-curricular E-Resources to accompany the Collins Big Cat reading series.

Collins Big Cat E-Resources are rooted in the books, but extend learning to develop every aspect of pupils' literacy skills. Collins Big Cat has teamed up with award-winning educational developers, Shoo Fly, to create new cross-curricular E-Resources to accompany the Collins Big Cat reading series.

Collins Big Cat E-Resources are rooted in the books, but extend learning to develop every aspect of pupils' literacy skills. E-Resources contain: * a beautifully animated version of the book, including audio and music, to inspire children of all abilities* a sound bank to develop speaking and listening skills* up to ten interactive whiteboard activities and activity * Story Creator software, to help children convert reading into writing by using images from the book to create their own texts* comprehensive teacher's notes. These resources can be used on PCs and interactive whiteboards. This is a paid-for download of the e-Resource. This imaginative poem from children's poet James Carter recounts a journey to some exotic and far-flung locations.

Anne Wilson's beautiful collage-style artwork captures the atmosphere of India, China and Africa.

This book is the perfect springboard for discussion of travel, transport, other countries and cultures.