Die Prima Donna is Jacques Viviers, die sjef by die Volkskombuis. Hy se 'n mens spreek sy naam so uit: Sjaaak, so half met 'n lam tong. Volgens hom is sy van Wiwijee. As jy hakkel terwyl jy dit se, se jy dit net reg. Sjaaak Wiwijee hoop mense dink hy is van Frankryk. Maar ons almal weet hy is Koos Viviers van Sannieshof. Bruno, 'n slimkop-boekwurm, sy beduiwelde rooikop-tweelingsuster, Bronnie, en hul maat, Ben, moet die misterieuse verdwyning van hul geliefde kat, Kattebol, oplos. Het die onderonsie tussen hulle ma en die sjef by die Volkskombuis dalk 'n rol gespeel in die hele drama? Hierdie is 'n opwindende avontuurverhaal wat behendige speurwerk vereis. "Die spanningslyn, die aksie, die dialoog, alles word knap hanteer, maar dis veral die humor wat die verhaal bo soveel ander laat uitstyg." Marita van der Vyver

Collins Arabic Big Cat is a guided reading series for ages 3 to 11. The series is structured with reference to the learning progression of Arabic at nursery and primary schools researched especially for Collins. This carefully graded approach allows children to build up their reading knowledge of Arabic step by step. Level 6 books provide an advance on level 5. Sentences are still highly repetitive but slightly longer, with simple story development supported by illustrations. Double spacing is used between words to ensure children see where each new word in a sentence begins and ends. Although the focus at level 6 remains on reading the core words, the concept of reading hamzat al-wasl and sun letters correctly is introduced in non-verbal sentences of up to 4-5 words. This non-fiction book takes you on a journey into the jungle and looks at the people, animals and wildlife that live there, including parrots, monkeys and big cats. Photographs of all the different things that can be found in the jungle on pages 14-15 help children to recap and provide a wealth of speaking and listening opportunities.

Collins Arabic Big Cat is a guided reading series for ages 3 to 11. The series is structured with reference to the learning progression of Arabic at nursery and primary schools researched especially for Collins. This carefully graded approach allows children to build up their reading knowledge of Arabic step by step. Level 5 books are for children who are ready to read stories with more challenging word patterns or non-verbal sentences with 2 or 3 words, and with total support through illustrations and extensive use of repetition. Double spacing is used between words to ensure children see where each new word in a sentence begins and ends to ensure the focus remains on reading core words. A shepherd boy decides to play a trick on the people in his village by telling them that there is a wolf nearby. But will the villagers believe him when a wolf really does turn up? This witty retelling of the traditional story was written by Saffy Jenkins. Children can recap the journey of the boy as he plays tricks using the story map on pages 14-15. Text type: A traditional tale. Curriculum links: Personal, social and emotional development.

Collins Arabic Big Cat is a guided reading series for ages 3 to 11. The series is structured with reference to the learning progression of Arabic at nursery and primary schools researched especially for Collins. This carefully graded approach allows children to build up their reading knowledge of Arabic step by step. Level 10 books include characters that express emotions and stories with more events. Non-fiction titles introduce terms that might be new to many children. Level 10 books continue to use single spacing and more high-frequency words appear without vowel markings to help the students get used to the traditional norms of printed Arabic. Salih helps keep his uncle's fishing nets clean. One day he gets help from a rather surprising friend! In return for help cleaning the nets Salih shows his new friend around Dubai.

Collins Arabic Big Cat is a guided reading series for ages 3 to 11. The series is structured with reference to the learning progression of Arabic at nursery and primary schools researched especially for Collins. This carefully graded approach allows children to build up their reading knowledge of Arabic step by step. Level 7 books include story lines with more episodes in time sequence, and may include imaginary happenings in the context of familiar experiences. There is still repetition but more variation in pattern and more new words are introduced than in lower levels. Non-fiction titles bring in simple non-fiction tools, such as diagrams, labels and captions. Additional vowel marks that encourage the flow of pronunciation are introduced at this level. Verbal sentences of up to 8-10 words with repeating and accessible actions appear at this level. Double spacing is used between words to ensure children see where each new word in a sentence begins and ends. Follow the life of a chicken - from its early days as a chick hatching in its nest, to laying eggs of its own, in this photographic information book by Elspeth Graham. Children can recap the stages of a chicken's life in the flow chart on pages 14-15.

Die pragtige Bolandse berge wink vier jong vriende om die naweek op 'n staptog daar deur te bring. Alles verloop glad en die viertal is skynbaar vrolik tussen die berghange op pad na hulle slaapplek. In die berge - en in die vier jong harte - skuil egter geheime. Ook die spookagtige bouval waar hulle slaap, bewaar sy eie geheime. En is daar werklik 'n geheime agtervolger op hulle spoor? Dinge verwikkel dramaties na 'n hoogtepunt: 'n reddingspan moet die vier te hulp snel, die geheime word ontrafel, romantiese harte word blootgele - en die berg eis vergelding vir misdade van die verlede.

Collins Arabic Big Cat is a guided reading series for ages 3 to 11. The series is structured with reference to the learning progression of Arabic at nursery and primary schools researched especially for Collins. This carefully graded approach allows children to build up their reading knowledge of Arabic step by step. Level 6 books provide an advance on level 5. Sentences are still highly repetitive but slightly longer, with simple story development supported by illustrations. Double spacing is used between words to ensure children see where each new word in a sentence begins and ends. Although the focus at level 6 remains on reading the core words, the concept of reading hamzat al-wasl and sun letters correctly is introduced in non-verbal sentences of up to 4-5 words. So, you think you know the desert? This simple non-fiction report explores the exciting, extraordinary elements of the desert, from beautiful plants, to fantastic creatures, tall buildings, and children themselves! Amazing photographs accompany this information book. Photographs of all the different things that can be found in the desert on pages 14-15 help children to recap and provide a wealth of speaking and listening opportunities.