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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.In the 1800s, prisons were dark and dangerous places. Could Social Reformer Elizabeth Fry change all that?Diamond/Band 17 books offer more complex, underlying themes to give opportunities for children to understand causes and points of view.Ideas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.

True tales told in wonderful ways A new adventure each time in this interactive non-fiction gift book. You’re in charge! Twirl the spinner on the cover to land on one of four categories: EXPLORE, WONDER, LAUGH and OOH! Pick a true tale within that category. Read and enjoy. Then spin again to choose your next adventure.Land on green and choose from one of the EXPLORE tales, which includes red crab migration on Christmas Island and the best place to holiday in space!Spin to yellow for WONDER – be amazed by polar lights, coral reefs, and more!Twirl to orange for LAUGH – have a giggle over the dinosaur riddle, discover how to tell a funny joke, find out about weird uses of wee, and other fun things.And turn to blue for OOH! – with surprising tales about slime, robots, talking plants, rocks that play music, the reasons why kids are better than grown-ups …AND MORE!

A brilliantly funny picture book about a stubborn birdwho doesn't want to migrate!"When the trees of Farley Forest turn red and golden, theanimals know that it's time to prepare for the colder months.Us bears eat lots of food to be ready for our big, winter sleep.Fox grows a longer, thicker coat.And Bird gets ready to leave . . .'Sorry? What did you say? No way!' said Bird. 'I will do nosuch thing. I'll stay right here!' " Bird is quite stuck in his ways and so might need a bit of convincingto leave his home . . . Can Bear show Bird that he shouldembrace the change that the new season brings? Donna David's text is full of cheeky character and humourBrought to life by debut-picture book illustrator, Linh DaoWith a message about embracing change and stepping outside yourcomfort zoneIncludes a spread of facts about migration at the end of thebookPerfect for fans of The Leaf Thief and Bears Don'tShare

A brilliantly funny picture book about a stubborn birdwho doesn't want to migrate!"When the trees of Farley Forest turn red and golden, theanimals know that it's time to prepare for the colder months.Us bears eat lots of food to be ready for our big, winter sleep.Fox grows a longer, thicker coat.And Bird gets ready to leave . . .'Sorry? What did you say? No way!' said Bird. 'I will do nosuch thing. I'll stay right here!' " Bird is quite stuck in his ways and so might need a bit of convincingto leave his home . . . Can Bear show Bird that he shouldembrace the change that the new season brings? Donna David's text is full of cheeky character and humourBrought to life by debut-picture book illustrator, Linh DaoWith a message about embracing change and stepping outside yourcomfort zoneIncludes a spread of facts about migration at the end of thebookPerfect for fans of The Leaf Thief and Bears Don'tShare

Would you rather take things at a slow and steady pace?Or would you rather whizz around like every day’s a race? Get ready to play Would You Rather? Animals! In this laugh-out-loud rhyming picture book, preschool readers are given a fun choice on each page, with bouncy read-aloud text, bright, colourful illustrations and loads to spot along the way.With loads to discover about animals and what they like to do, plus an amazing fold-out game at the end and reading tips and talking points for parents and carers, this amazing book will keep preschool children occupied for hours!If you enjoyed this Would You Rather? book, look out for Would You Rather? Dinosaurs.

A super silly this-or-that choosing book – the perfect prehistoric treat for little dinosaur fans!Would you rather have a row of spikes along your back?Or would you rather use your horns to save you from attack?Would you rather have spikes or horns? Splash through icy water or stomp through muddy puddles? Get ready to play Would You Rather? Dinosaurs. In this laugh-out-loud rhyming picture book, preschool readers are given a fun choice on each page, with bouncy read-aloud text, bright, colourful illustrations and loads to spot along the way.Would You Rather? Dinosaurs by Donna David and Eamonn O'Neill is packed full of roar-some fun, plus an amazing fold-out game at the end and reading tips for grown-ups.If you enjoyed this Would You Rather? book, look out for Would You Rather? Halloween.

A super silly this-or-that choosing book – the perfect Halloween treat for little monsters everywhere!Spider or bat? Skeleton or monster? Cute cat or wily werewolf? Get ready to play Would You Rather: Halloween! In this laugh-out-loud rhyming picture book, preschool readers are given a fun choice on each page, with bouncy read-aloud text, bright, colourful illustrations and loads to spot along the way.Would You Rather? Halloween by Donna David and Eamonn O'Neill is packed full of spooky fun, plus an amazing fold-out game at the end and reading tips for grown-ups. Plus, enjoy more silly choices in Would You Rather? Dinosaurs and Animals!

Mighty trucks, monster trucks . . . which do you like best? Follow fifty colourful trucks as they race along the road – up, down, around and back again! Can you find your favourite?Full of spotting and counting fun, with different trucks to follow on each page and an exciting fold-out race at the end, this rhyming preschool board book from Donna David and Nina Pirhonen has been specially developed to encourage pre-reading skills and expand language and vocabulary. With a fun read-aloud text, Trucks Trucks Trucks! is perfect for any transport-obsessed toddler!Part of a preschool series from Macmillan Children's Books, Trucks Trucks Trucks! includes reading tips for parents and carers at the back of the book. Fans of this book will love the others in the series: Trains Trains Trains!, Cars Cars Cars! and Planes Planes Planes!

Big trains, small trains, short trains, long trains . . . which do you like best? Follow fifty colourful trains as they whizz along tracks and through tunnels – up, down, around and back again! Can you find your favourite?Full of spotting and counting fun, with five trains to find on each page and an exciting fold-out race at the end, this rhyming preschool picture book from Donna David and Nina Pirhonen has been specially developed to encourage pre-reading skills and expand language and vocabulary. With action-packed scenes and fun read-aloud text, Trains Trains Trains! is just the ticket for any transport-obsessed toddler!

Fast cars, slow cars, ready steady go cars . . . which do you like best? Follow fifty colourful cars as they race along the road – up, down, around and back again! Can you find your favourite?Full of spotting and counting fun, with different cars to follow on each page and an exciting fold-out race at the end, this rhyming preschool board book from Donna David and Nina Pirhonen has been specially developed to encourage pre-reading skills and expand language and vocabulary. With action-packed scenes and fun read-aloud text, Cars Cars Cars! is perfect for any transport-obsessed toddler!Part of a preschool series from Macmillan Children's Books, Cars Cars Cars! is the follow-up to Trains Trains Trains! and includes reading tips for parents and carers at the back of the book.

Long planes, short planes, stuck at the airport planes . . . which do you like best? Follow fifty colourful planes as they race through the air – soaring, swooping and loop-the-looping! Can you find your favourite?Full of spotting and counting fun, with different planes to follow on each page and an exciting fold-out race at the end, this rhyming preschool book from Donna David and Nina Pirhonen has been specially developed to encourage pre-reading skills and expand language and vocabulary. Packed full of bright pictures and fun read-aloud text, Planes Planes Planes! is perfect for any transport-obsessed toddler!Fans of this book will love the others in the series: Trains Trains Trains!, Cars Cars Cars! and Trucks Trucks Trucks!

We all know that librarians are superheroes, but does anyone know what they really do when the library lights go out and the readers have gone home? In Sleepy Creek Library, living and breathing stories have to be retrieved from the Land of Books.Rida loves helping her grandad in the Sleepy Creek Library. She makes a list of all the readers' requests and passes it to Grandad to retrieve them. But when Arun asks for a book so adventurous no one has ever been able to catch it, Grandad says he can't help. Can Rida secretly journey to the Land of Books and find the story herself?This action-packed adventure is perfect for inspiring a new generation of book-lovers!

A laugh-out-loud funny, rhyming picture book created by Donna David and Fred Blunt. Starring the irresistible Farmer Llama!Alarm-a-Llama bolts awake and bashes his poor head.Pyjama-Llama rubs his eyes and climbs out of his bed.Banana-Llama grabs some food. He's ready for the day!Farmer-Llama starts his truck and heads out to collect hay.Join the loveable, accident-prone Farmer Llama for a hilarious farmyard adventure. Complete with pesky cows who just won't get out of Farmer Llama's way . . .With bright, bold artwork and a brilliantly funny story, this is the perfect read-aloud treat. With a simple phonics-based text, just right for developing early reading skills.

Fast cars, slow cars, ready steady go cars . . . which do you like best? Follow fifty colourful cars as they race along the road – up, down, around and back again! Can you find your favourite?Full of spotting and counting fun, with different cars to follow on each page and an exciting fold-out race at the end, this rhyming preschool picture book from Donna David and Nina Pirhonen has been specially developed to encourage pre-reading skills and expand language and vocabulary. With a super-shiny foil cover and fun read-aloud text, Cars Cars Cars! is perfect for any transport-obsessed toddler!Part of a preschool series from Macmillan Children's Books, Cars Cars Cars! is the follow-up to Trains Trains Trains! and includes reading tips for parents and carers at the back of the book.

Long planes, short planes, stuck at the airport planes . . . which do you like best? Follow fifty colourful planes as they race through the air – soaring, swooping and loop-the-looping! Can you find your favourite?Full of spotting and counting fun, with different planes to follow on each page and an exciting fold-out race at the end, this rhyming preschool picture book from Donna David and Nina Pirhonen has been specially developed to encourage pre-reading skills and expand language and vocabulary. With a super-shiny foil cover and fun read-aloud text, Planes Planes Planes! is perfect for any transport-obsessed toddler!Part of a preschool series from Macmillan Children's Books, Planes Planes Planes! includes reading tips for parents and carers at the back of the book. Fans of this book will love the others in the series: Trains Trains Trains! and Cars Cars Cars!

Big trains, small trains, short trains, long trains . . . which do you like best? Follow fifty colourful trains as they whizz along tracks and through tunnels – up, down, around and back again! Can you find your favourite?Full of spotting and counting fun, with five trains to find on each page and an exciting fold-out race at the end, this rhyming preschool picture book from Donna David and Nina Pirhonen has been specially developed to encourage pre-reading skills and expand language and vocabulary.With a super-shiny foil cover and fun read-aloud text, Trains Trains Trains! is just the ticket for any transport-obsessed toddler!

Finn's been acting weird. He's moved to his gran's house in the posh end of town and now it's as if he thinks he's too good for his old friends. He's getting into trouble too. All-night gaming and near-misses with the police. Can Dean get to the bottom of what's going on with his best mate? Or is it too late for their friendship? The Two Sides series take important themes faced by many young people in today's world such as sexual identity, domestic abuse, racism and being a young carer and bring them to life through the words of a young person struggling to come to terms with them. These innovative books are written both from the main character's point of view and someone else who has made an assumption about the situation coloured by prejudice or ignorance. Appearances can be deceiving. In a judgemental world, can you see Two Sides?This hi-lo series for struggling and reluctant readers has been written for children aged 13+, whose current reading age is 8-9. These age-appropriate short reads range from 32 to 42 pages and are written by gifted authors writing stories with relatable characters. They incorporate a large font size and text separated into bite-sized chunks, along with carefully considered letter and paragraph spacing that can reduce visual stress. The series has plenty of practice at one level, allowing consolidation of learning before moving on to more challenging reads.

Ella is fed up at school. She can’t wait to leave and get a job. Dom is older, more mature and he completely gets Ella. He buys her presents and invites her to parties. So, when Dom asks for a favour, why would Ella say no? It’s not until she hears Matt’s story that Ella realises doing a favour for Dom comes with serious consequences.Between the Lines perfectly combines visual appeal with carefully chosen content that is both compelling and relevant for teenagers and young adults. The stories feature mature and serious themes, touching on abandonment, addiction, grief, love, war and dystopian futures. With a realistic word count of 5000-6000, imaginative storylines and line spacing to create bite-sized chunks of text, these books are ideal for struggling readers or more able readers who enjoy a quick read.This hi-lo series for struggling and reluctant readers has been written for children aged between 12 and 15 years, whose current reading age is between 8 and 9 years. These age-appropriate short reads range from 44 to 54 pages and are written by talented authors writing stories with relatable characters.  They incorporate a large font size and text separated into bite-sized chunks, along with carefully considered letter and paragraph spacing that can reduce visual stress. The series has plenty of practice at one level, allowing consolidation of learning before moving on to more challenging reads.