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. Levelled for guided and independent reading, each book includes ideas to support reading. Teaching and assessment support and eBooks are also available.Life on Earth can be stranger and more alien than anything you’ll find in outer space.Join Carnegie-nominated poet Dom Conlon on a poetic journey to meet the most incredible, out-of-this-world creatures. This poetry collection has been beautifully illustrated by Rhian Davie.Topaz/ Band 13 books offer longer and more demanding reads for children to investigate and evaluate.Ideas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support for exploring poetry, and stimulating activities.Text type: A collection of poems

'Sometimes a book comes along that stops you in your tracks. It is beautiful, intelligent, accessible, deeply moving. Fantastic writing, fantastic art. A book for everyone.' David AlmondA stunning poetry gift book celebrating the natural world, illustrated by Diana Catchpole.Out There in the Wild celebrates our place in nature. It is packed with poems about everything that lives in the the sea and rivers, on land and in the sky. You will meet eagles and skylarks, tigers and elephants, foxes, rabbits and bats, bees and butterflies and many other natural wonders.These beautiful poems written by Nicola Davies, Dom Conlon and James Carter invite you to consider how we are connected to the wild. We are all nature after all.

A stunning poetry book for kids, celebrating the natural world, illustrated by Diana Catchpole.'Sometimes a book comes along that stops you in your tracks. It is beautiful, intelligent, accessible, deeply moving. Fantastic writing, fantastic art. A book for everyone.' – David Almond, author of SkelligOut There in the Wild celebrates our place in nature. It is packed with poems about everything that lives in the the sea and rivers, on land and in the sky. You will meet eagles and skylarks, tigers and elephants, foxes, rabbits and bats, bees and butterflies and many other natural wonders.These beautiful poems written by Nicola Davies, Dom Conlon and James Carter invite you to consider how we are connected to the wild. We are all nature after all.

'Sometimes a book comes along that stops you in your tracks. It is beautiful, intelligent, accessible, deeply moving. Fantastic writing, fantstic art. A book for everyone.' David AlmondA stunning poetry book celebrating the natural world, illustrated by Diana Catchpole.Out There in the Wild celebrates our place in nature. It is packed with poems about everything that lives in the the sea and rivers, on land and in the sky. You will meet eagles and skylarks, tigers and elephants, foxes, rabbits and bats, bees and butterflies and many other natural wonders.These beautiful poems written by Nicola Davies, Dom Conlon and James Carter invite you to consider how we are connected to the wild. We are all nature after all.

Join Sgwarnog (Hare) on a rollercoaster journey to meet her relatives in America, Japan, Europe and the Arctic, in a lyrical story about habitats and creatures of prey all over the world.

Swim with Shark to look for coral reefs and a home, and to find all kinds of sealife in a lyrical tale about one of the wild roamers of the deep. A Welsh adaptation by Anwen Pierce of Swim, Shark, Swim!

Meet Oak, growing taller each year as he becomes a home for a hundred different species of insects and plants and, inch-by-inch, finds his place in a rich forest of trees.

From the single beat of stained-glass wings, Butterfly emerges from his cocoon to explore a many-patterned world of climates, snakes, birds and frogs.

Travel with Light as she zips between the many types of stars a trillion miles and more apart, from the gust of a solar wind through the unblinking emptiness of space to see planets rise and fall.

Meet Oak, growing taller each year as he becomes a home for a hundred different species of insects and plants and, inch-by-inch, finds his place in a rich forest of trees.

Catch a ride with Water who is having the time of her life surfing the ocean waves until, that is, the sun causes her to evaporate. But watch how she then joins a cloud and travels around the world until she finally falls as rain.

From the single beat of stained-glass wings, Butterfly emerges from his cocoon to explore a many-patterned world of climates, snakes, birds and frogs. Colour your own butterfly's journey around the world with line drawings by Anastasia Izlesou. Accompanied by poetry from Dom Conlon.

From the single beat of stain-glass wings, Butterfly emerges from his cocoon to explore a many-patterned world of climates, snakes, birds and frogs.

Swim around the world with Shark as he explores ocean forests and coastal reefs, meeting Hammerheads and Great Whites, stingrays and dolphins in a search for the place he calls home.

Fly around the world with Bee as she meets her cousins from across theglobe. From South American Orchid bees to Australian Teddy Bear bees alongside more familiar species including the bumblebee and honey bee, Dom and Anastasia explore the many different bees around the world in poetic verse and detailed illustrations.

Going to the Moon is SO last century, so how difficult can it be—even for a ten-year-old—to follow in the footsteps of Neil Armstrong and the Apollo astronauts?Meet Matilda, the girl who’ll give it her best shot to learn everything she needs to learn in order to get there herself. From how to pee in zero-g to why pizzas won’t take you up and up away, this is science for the curious!Told as a journey of discovery, it's full of easy-to-understand facts about air pressure, escape velocities, coding, and falling around the Earth, in a way which will inspire the next generation of moon walkers.

Leap, Hare, Leap! pays a lyrical and beautifully illustrated visit to the many different types of hares seen around the world, from the fields of Britain to the forests of Japan.

Chase Wind through the oceans, fields and mountains as, from zephyr to gale, she carries seeds and stirs seas, enriching the world and breathing life.

Travel with Light as she zips between the many types of stars a trillion miles and more apart, from the gust of a solar wind through the unblinking emptiness of space to see planets rise and fall.

So, you want to make contact with aliens? How hard can it be?Meet Matilda as she launches her mission to discover how likely it is that life exists on other planets. With the help of her friends and family she learns all she can. What was the Big Bang? How does the universe expand? How are stars and planets are formed? Along the way she will discover the electromagnetic spectrum, the speed of light, and so much more in an easy-to-understand look at physics, history, language, and of course the all important snacks.Illustrated by Heidi Cannon.

Wild Town is a place…“where nothing’s locked inside a cagewhere danger leaps from off the pagewhere wild is a fact of lifeand words are sharpened like a knife” Do you dare to come to Wild Town?  You’ll find zebras dancing in Herbivoreville, or if you feel like a change, book into the Chrysalis Hotel in Fluttertown – no room service. Watch out for the tigers of Bengal Street in the Carnivore Quarter and maybe avoid the fish tank in number 3, Danger Close - it’s stocked with piranhas and electric eels. In Wolf Park you may come across a silent, stalking wolf and at the Wild Town Rec polar bears are pushing on the slide and orcas are in the paddling pool. While at the quiet end of town dormice are sleeping and grumpy Bertha the Bear is slumbering.One thing is certain – you will never be the same after a visit to Wild Town, and when you leave, the wild will go with you….An exciting poetry adventure, a journey of wild encounters in streets, houses and parks - this is an astonishing and brilliant poetry collection by two of the UK’s most admired poets. Illustrated with verve and wit by the internationally bestselling illustrator Korky Paul.

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. Levelled for guided and independent reading, each book includes ideas to support reading. Teaching and assessment support and eBooks are also available.Life on Earth can be stranger and more alien than anything you’ll find in outer space.Join Carnegie-nominated poet Dom Conlon on a poetic journey to meet the most incredible, out-of-this-world creatures. This poetry collection has been beautifully illustrated by Rhian Davie.Topaz/ Band 13 books offer longer and more demanding reads for children to investigate and evaluate.Ideas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support for exploring poetry, and stimulating activities.Text type: A collection of poems

'Sometimes a book comes along that stops you in your tracks. It is beautiful, intelligent, accessible, deeply moving. Fantastic writing, fantastic art. A book for everyone.' David AlmondA stunning poetry gift book celebrating the natural world, illustrated by Diana Catchpole.Out There in the Wild celebrates our place in nature. It is packed with poems about everything that lives in the the sea and rivers, on land and in the sky. You will meet eagles and skylarks, tigers and elephants, foxes, rabbits and bats, bees and butterflies and many other natural wonders.These beautiful poems written by Nicola Davies, Dom Conlon and James Carter invite you to consider how we are connected to the wild. We are all nature after all.

A stunning poetry book for kids, celebrating the natural world, illustrated by Diana Catchpole.'Sometimes a book comes along that stops you in your tracks. It is beautiful, intelligent, accessible, deeply moving. Fantastic writing, fantastic art. A book for everyone.' – David Almond, author of SkelligOut There in the Wild celebrates our place in nature. It is packed with poems about everything that lives in the the sea and rivers, on land and in the sky. You will meet eagles and skylarks, tigers and elephants, foxes, rabbits and bats, bees and butterflies and many other natural wonders.These beautiful poems written by Nicola Davies, Dom Conlon and James Carter invite you to consider how we are connected to the wild. We are all nature after all.

'Sometimes a book comes along that stops you in your tracks. It is beautiful, intelligent, accessible, deeply moving. Fantastic writing, fantstic art. A book for everyone.' David AlmondA stunning poetry book celebrating the natural world, illustrated by Diana Catchpole.Out There in the Wild celebrates our place in nature. It is packed with poems about everything that lives in the the sea and rivers, on land and in the sky. You will meet eagles and skylarks, tigers and elephants, foxes, rabbits and bats, bees and butterflies and many other natural wonders.These beautiful poems written by Nicola Davies, Dom Conlon and James Carter invite you to consider how we are connected to the wild. We are all nature after all.

Join Sgwarnog (Hare) on a rollercoaster journey to meet her relatives in America, Japan, Europe and the Arctic, in a lyrical story about habitats and creatures of prey all over the world.

Swim with Shark to look for coral reefs and a home, and to find all kinds of sealife in a lyrical tale about one of the wild roamers of the deep. A Welsh adaptation by Anwen Pierce of Swim, Shark, Swim!

Meet Oak, growing taller each year as he becomes a home for a hundred different species of insects and plants and, inch-by-inch, finds his place in a rich forest of trees.

From the single beat of stained-glass wings, Butterfly emerges from his cocoon to explore a many-patterned world of climates, snakes, birds and frogs.

Travel with Light as she zips between the many types of stars a trillion miles and more apart, from the gust of a solar wind through the unblinking emptiness of space to see planets rise and fall.

Meet Oak, growing taller each year as he becomes a home for a hundred different species of insects and plants and, inch-by-inch, finds his place in a rich forest of trees.

Catch a ride with Water who is having the time of her life surfing the ocean waves until, that is, the sun causes her to evaporate. But watch how she then joins a cloud and travels around the world until she finally falls as rain.

From the single beat of stained-glass wings, Butterfly emerges from his cocoon to explore a many-patterned world of climates, snakes, birds and frogs. Colour your own butterfly's journey around the world with line drawings by Anastasia Izlesou. Accompanied by poetry from Dom Conlon.

From the single beat of stain-glass wings, Butterfly emerges from his cocoon to explore a many-patterned world of climates, snakes, birds and frogs.

Swim around the world with Shark as he explores ocean forests and coastal reefs, meeting Hammerheads and Great Whites, stingrays and dolphins in a search for the place he calls home.

Fly around the world with Bee as she meets her cousins from across theglobe. From South American Orchid bees to Australian Teddy Bear bees alongside more familiar species including the bumblebee and honey bee, Dom and Anastasia explore the many different bees around the world in poetic verse and detailed illustrations.

Going to the Moon is SO last century, so how difficult can it be—even for a ten-year-old—to follow in the footsteps of Neil Armstrong and the Apollo astronauts?Meet Matilda, the girl who’ll give it her best shot to learn everything she needs to learn in order to get there herself. From how to pee in zero-g to why pizzas won’t take you up and up away, this is science for the curious!Told as a journey of discovery, it's full of easy-to-understand facts about air pressure, escape velocities, coding, and falling around the Earth, in a way which will inspire the next generation of moon walkers.

Leap, Hare, Leap! pays a lyrical and beautifully illustrated visit to the many different types of hares seen around the world, from the fields of Britain to the forests of Japan.

Chase Wind through the oceans, fields and mountains as, from zephyr to gale, she carries seeds and stirs seas, enriching the world and breathing life.

Travel with Light as she zips between the many types of stars a trillion miles and more apart, from the gust of a solar wind through the unblinking emptiness of space to see planets rise and fall.

So, you want to make contact with aliens? How hard can it be?Meet Matilda as she launches her mission to discover how likely it is that life exists on other planets. With the help of her friends and family she learns all she can. What was the Big Bang? How does the universe expand? How are stars and planets are formed? Along the way she will discover the electromagnetic spectrum, the speed of light, and so much more in an easy-to-understand look at physics, history, language, and of course the all important snacks.Illustrated by Heidi Cannon.

Wild Town is a place…“where nothing’s locked inside a cagewhere danger leaps from off the pagewhere wild is a fact of lifeand words are sharpened like a knife” Do you dare to come to Wild Town?  You’ll find zebras dancing in Herbivoreville, or if you feel like a change, book into the Chrysalis Hotel in Fluttertown – no room service. Watch out for the tigers of Bengal Street in the Carnivore Quarter and maybe avoid the fish tank in number 3, Danger Close - it’s stocked with piranhas and electric eels. In Wolf Park you may come across a silent, stalking wolf and at the Wild Town Rec polar bears are pushing on the slide and orcas are in the paddling pool. While at the quiet end of town dormice are sleeping and grumpy Bertha the Bear is slumbering.One thing is certain – you will never be the same after a visit to Wild Town, and when you leave, the wild will go with you….An exciting poetry adventure, a journey of wild encounters in streets, houses and parks - this is an astonishing and brilliant poetry collection by two of the UK’s most admired poets. Illustrated with verve and wit by the internationally bestselling illustrator Korky Paul.