Publisher:   Collins
Series:         Big Cat
Author:       Martin Waddell, Illustrated by Tim Archbold
ISBN:           9780007185818
Format:        Paperback     Pages: 16
Age:              Primary
Book Band: Blue (Band 4)

Text type:    Fiction (A humorous story)

Curriculum links: Science: sounds and hearing; Citizenship: taking part.

• Blue/Band 4 books offer longer, repeated patterns with
sequential events and integrated literary and natural language.

• At the end of the story is a poster by the bandstand in the park, advertising Bert’s band, which is an ideal cue for further discussion and supports writing activities outside the reading session.

• This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

Bert’s Band like to play as they march down the street. When they win the cup, they arrive back at their home town at midnight, and very carefully remove their shoes and socks so as not to disturb the townsfolk as they march down the street – playing at full belt! This lively text is ideal to read aloud, with lots of opportunities to join in.