Collins Big Cat - Beneath the Banana Tree: Band 13/Topaz

Paperback

Saran is disappointed to swap his life in Bangkok for a quiet summer in his mother’s village. Through conversations with his grandmother, Saran comes to appreciate the delights of village life and the importance of knowing where you come from.

Topaz/Band 13 books offer longer and more demanding reads for children to investigate and evaluate. Ideas for guided reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.

RRP: £7.50

Imprint

Collins

ISBN

978-0-00-883286-5

Publication Date

09-09-2026

Format

Paperback

Pages

32 pages

Dimensions

148x210mm

Product Description

Saran is disappointed to swap his life in Bangkok for a quiet summer in his mother’s village. Through conversations with his grandmother, Saran comes to appreciate the delights of village life and the importance of knowing where you come from.

Topaz/Band 13 books offer longer and more demanding reads for children to investigate and evaluate. Ideas for guided reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.

Author

Bali Rai, Illustrated by Weerawan Boonweera, Prepared for publication by Collins Big Cat

Imprint

Collins

ISBN

978-0-00-883286-5

Publication Date

09-09-2026

Format

Paperback

Pages

32 pages

Dimensions

148x210mm

Product Description

Saran is disappointed to swap his life in Bangkok for a quiet summer in his mother’s village. Through conversations with his grandmother, Saran comes to appreciate the delights of village life and the importance of knowing where you come from.

Topaz/Band 13 books offer longer and more demanding reads for children to investigate and evaluate. Ideas for guided reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.

Author

Bali Rai, Illustrated by Weerawan Boonweera, Prepared for publication by Collins Big Cat