"Collins Big Cat Read at Home" is a series of stories by top children's authors and illustrators that children will love to read. Built-in progression within and between each level help you choose the right story to develop your child's confidence as they becomes independent readers. Extra activities will motivate and entertain your child. In the story "The Magic Pen", Mr. Big is big, in fact normal-sized things are just that little bit too small for him. When Mr. Big buys a big new pen and mixes his own special ink, it appears he has found a magical solution to his problems. Read the story "The Magic Pen". Re-tell the story using mini picture prompts. Complete a variety of interesting activities. Make a fun theme-based project. Get helpful tips on reading together. The Explore reading level is for improving readers. These books have a longer story with vivid characters and sequential events.

 

This book features in the following series: Collins Big Cat Read At Home, Explore Reading .

. This book is part of a reading scheme, meaning that it is a book aimed at children who are learning to read.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published 2007 by HarperCollins Publishers .

Hiawyn Oram is a highly respected, award-winning children's author. With over 60 books publsihed to date, she has also worked on children's television series and musicals. Steve Smallman has taken up writing his own stories after illustrating children's books for over 30 years. He also teaches illustration and mural-painting workshops in schools. When he's not working, Steve enjoys films, television, gardening and walking in the countryside. Nick Schon was born in London and now lives in Luton with his wife, three children and five lazy cats. He has worked as an art director at an advertising agency and now illustrates full time.