Tex Versus the Nightmare

Collins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that children love to read. Book banded for guided and independent reading, there are reading notes in the back, comprehensive teaching and assessment support and ebooks available.

When a giant purple monster continues to disrupt his dreams, Tex worries that he will never get a good night’s sleep again! He turns to his older brother for advice, who reminds him that nightmares come from someone’s own mind. This means that Tex is the only one with the power to change his dream, if only he is brave enough to try.

Gold/Band 9 books offer developing readers literary language and stories with distinctive characters.

Pages 22 and 23 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall.

Ideas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.