When a hungry boy wishes for an egg he gets a surprise – a magic egg that makes everything he wishes for come true with hilarious consequences. But in the end does he ever really get what he wants? This traditional tale is beautifully illustrated by Karen Donnelly to set the scene and encourage discussion. • Red A/Band 2A books offer predictable text with familiar objects and actions, combined with simple story development. • Text type: A story with predictable structure and patterned language. • A circular story map on pages 14-15 shows the boys journey and the consequence of each of his wishes, providing a wealth of speaking and listening opportunities. • Curriculum links: Personal, Social and Emotional Development
A Workbook enabling children to practise the language points presented in the Reader. These workbooks accompany the popular Collins Big Cat series.
It's now even easier to get started with Collins Big Cat with our new Starter Packs - great for filling gaps in reading bands! Starter Packs contain a single copy of each title within a reading band - 50% Fiction, 50% Non-Fiction.
Predictable text with familiar objects and actions is combined with simple story development. The Red A Band Set is aimed at Reception pupils and contains the following 23 books: Fiction: The Beach The Magic Egg Have You Ever?
Extra activities will motivate and entertain your child. In the story The Little Egg, 'A little egg was in its nest. Pick! Peck! Pock!
The Magic Egg: And Other Stories
Find out what happens to the little egg in this patterned story, filled with colourful illustrations by Shoo Rayner.
One day Mr Big bought a new pen. it was magic and he got a big surprise.
Frank Richard Stockton was a popular 19th century American author who remains best known for writing a series of acclaimed children's fairy tales. His books are still read across the world today.
Translation of the English title: The magic egg.
A dog causes mayhem when he decides to chase the cat around the house.