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Collins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds features exciting fiction and non-fiction decodable readers to enthuse and inspire children. The 7+ books are designed for children aged 7+ who need more practice to acquire phonics skills. They have age-appropriate content, more mature images, and are fully aligned to Letters and Sounds Phases 3–5.When Jai takes his gran to school to help out, she can't help herself and tells a bunch of fibs about her life. She has to prove just one of those fibs is true so Jai won’t lose face in front of all his classmates! This hilarious story is written by Swapna Haddow.Blue/Band 4 books offer longer, repeated patterns with sequential events and integrated literary and natural language.The focus sounds in this book are: /ch/ /sh/ /th/ /ng/ /ai/ /ee/ /igh/ /oa/ /oo/ /oo/ /ar/ /or/ /ow/ /air/ /ure/ /er/, and adjacent consonantsPages 22 and 23 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall.Reading notes within the book provide practical support for reading Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds with children, including a list of all the sounds and words that the book will cover.

**WINNER OF THE NON-FICTION 7-11 PRIZE AT THE 2026 ENGLISH 4-11 PICTURE BOOK AWARDS** Bonkers dilemmas that can be solved with science and a bunch of brilliant physics experiments. Book of the Week: The Week Junior* **No grannies were harmed in the making of this book!**Trick a shark! Lift a jumbo jet! Escape a deserted island! Stop a runaway train!Explore a bunch of ridiculous (and not-so-ridiculous) dilemmas – with solutions from the astonishing world of physics.Sounds unbelievable? Test the science for yourself, with easy-to-follow experiments throughout!What are you waiting for? Let’s save Granny!Written by bestselling and award-winning author Swapna Haddow, with brilliantly funny colour illustrations from award-winning illustrator Jess Bradley.COMING SOON: How to Make Diamonds From Your Pencils (chemistry) and How to Stop a T. rex From Eating Your Socks (biology)Experiments in How to Save Your Granny From a Runaway Train:• Parachute egg drop • Lever • ‘Pulley’ system • Compass • Friction ramp • See sound • Locating sounds • ‘Megaphone’ • Telephone • Periscope • Bend light • Eggshell bridge • Shadow puppets • Electromagnet

Bonkers dilemmas that can be solved with science and a bunch of brilliant chemistry experiments. Survive at sea with pirates! Carry a dinosaur egg across the jungle! Send secret messages! Make diamonds from pencils!Explore a bunch of ridiculous (and not-so-ridiculous) dilemmas – with solutions from the astonishing world of chemistry.Sounds unbelievable? Test the science for yourself, with easy-to-follow experiments throughout!What are you waiting for? Let’s become millionaires!Written by bestselling and award-winning author Swapna Haddow, with brilliantly funny colour illustrations from award-winning illustrator Jess Bradley.BOOK 1 OUT NOW: How to Save Your Granny From a Runaway Train (physics)COMING SOON: How to Stop a T. rex From Eating Your Socks (biology)Experiments in How to Make Diamonds From Your Pencils:• Secret Messages • Exploding rocket • Chromatography detective • Instant ice cream • Static electricity • Whole egg in a bottle • Salt crystals • pH indicator • Green pennies • Shiny pennies • Collapse a bottle • Chocolate crispy treats • Oobleck • ‘Eco Plastic' • Slime

Bonkers dilemmas that can be solved with science and a bunch of brilliant biology experiments. Rescue your favourite football socks from a dinosaur! Help Granny grow her lunch … in space! Save Mothers’ Day with an epic rainbow bouquet!Explore a bunch of ridiculous (and not-so-ridiculous) dilemmas – with solutions from the astonishing world of biology.Sounds unbelievable? Test the science for yourself, with easy-to-follow experiments throughout!What are you waiting for? Brian the T. rex is getting hungry …Written by bestselling and award-winning author Swapna Haddow, with brilliantly funny colour illustrations from award-winning illustrator Jess Bradley.BOOK 1 OUT NOW: How to Save Your Granny From a Runaway Train (physics)COMING SOON: How to Make Diamonds From Your Pencils (chemistry)Experiments in How to Stop a T. rex From Eating Your Socks:• Dyed celery • Model heart • Seed bombs • Giant gummy sweets • Worm farm • Model lung • Model hand • Marshmallow pulse detector • Mirror optical illusion • Sandwich bag digestion • Dissolving eggshells • Growing amazing-shaped plants • Sense of smell test • Soil layers • Soil test

Fully Booked is a series of fiction and non-fiction for readers in KS3 who need reading practice in phonics and decoding skills. The paperback format resembles books their peers are reading, while the shorter length will help students gain confidence and make progress. They can be read in class or at home and are supported by free teacher notes.Welcome to the world of super dogs where dogs do super things. Meet the dogs who can surf, serve, save kittens, recycle, and even go to space!This non-fiction book showcases dogs with astonishing talents.The focus sounds covered are: /ai/ ay, a-e, ey /ee/ ie, ea /igh/ i-e, i /oa/ o, o-e /oo/ ue, ui, ew, ou, u, oul, u-e.Free teacher notes for this book are provided on collins.co.uk which will help to develop comprehension skills, vocabulary acquisition and recall – leading to reading success.

Yash and Meena make some rotis for Mum. Using the world's largest known database of writing for and by children, our experts have defined 300 ambitious words to help children succeed at school. We've combined these with fully-decodable books that help you match your phonics teaching and practice, while inspiring and engaging your young readers. Specially developed to enhance children's vocabulary alongside their decoding skills, these books are perfect for sharing.

When the old queen died, little did the kingdom know that she had left her beloved cat in charge. King Cat requires six hundred and forty-three naps a day, eats only the finest salmon from the lake and his milk must be served in a golden chalice. Soon enough the kingdom begins to despair, without a proper ruler in charge. But will anyone be able to come up with a solution?

  

Highly engaging, illustrated picture book to be read out loud to children aged 5–6

Ideal for reading aloud at home with your child

Helps expose your child to rich language and curriculum-linked vocabulary 

Includes key terms from History and the topic area of kings and queens

Part of the Bug Club reading series used in over 3500 schools

‘These books are a great start to addressing the wider curriculum and the vocabulary issues that schools are identifying.’ - Assistant Head, Primary Academy

The Bug Club Shared books are highly engaging, beautifully illustrated stories designed to be read out loud to children. The programme exposes children to rich, curriculum-linked vocabulary, helping to build an understanding across school subjects and cultivate a love for reading.

WINNER of the Greenhouse Funny Prize; SHORTLISTED for the Sainsbury's Book Award and numerous regional awards, this hilarious series is adored by its readers!If you can read this, you obviously understand Pigeonese. You may read my book.If you're a cat and you've learnt Pigeonese . . . (HA HA HA! As if a cat would be smart enough to learn Pigeonese). This must mean if you are a cat and you are able to read this, you have taken a pigeon hostage so that you can trick them into translating the Pigeonese words into Meow. I demand you release the hostage pigeon now. My book contains TOP SECRET ideas that are NONE of a cat's business.Dave Pigeon is writing a book on how he defeated Mean Cat in order to help fellow pigeons everywhere. Cats beware! A hilarious debut for 6+ readers with black and white illustrations by the superbly talented Sheena Dempsey.'A hilarious new series.' Angels and Urchins'A really enjoyable read for children just moving into chapter books.' Books for Keeps'Readers will love this action packed story about friendship, bravery and the lengths a pigeon will go to to secure themselves a crumbly treat.' Reading Zone'I can't imagine any child not loving Dave and waiting excitedly for his next adventure.' Serendipity Reviews'Readers will love it as it is full of daring and bravery, and much backfiring of ridiculous schemes and much crossing out.' The School Librarian

WINNER of the Greenhouse Funny Prize; SHORTLISTED for the Sainsbury's Book Award and numerous regional awards, this hilarious series is adored by its readers!This book is in Pigeonese. The following words are a test: cats smell of farts and cabbage. Could you read all the words? Are you sure? Do you want to try that fourth word again? If you managed to read ALL those words, you may turn the page . . .Dave Pigeon is BACK! And so is his side-kick Skipper. But trouble is afoot. When their Human Lady leaves to go on a 'holiday' (whatever that is), Dave and Skipper are horrified to find that their food supply quickly runs dry. With delicious biscuits on their minds, they set off in search of a new owner - but is Reginald Grimster all he seems? Why is he so keen on feeding them? And why does he have so many books about cooking . . .?Another hilarious instalment in the Dave Pigeon series from Greenhouse Funny Prize winner Swapna Haddow, brilliantly brought to life with Sheena Dempsey's illustrations.'A hilarious new series.' Angels and Urchins'A really enjoyable read for children just moving into chapter books.' Books for Keeps'Readers will love this action packed story about friendship, bravery and the lengths a pigeon will go to to secure themselves a crumbly treat.' Reading Zone'I can't imagine any child not loving Dave and waiting excitedly for his next adventure.' Serendipity Reviews'Readers will love it as it is full of daring and bravery, and much backfiring of ridiculous schemes and much crossing out.' The School Librarian

WINNER of the Greenhouse Funny Prize; SHORTLISTED for the Sainsbury's Book Award and numerous regional awards, this hilarious series is adored by its readers!Have you ever sat in a shoebox? Of course you have. But have you ever sat in one when your best friend Dave has spread his feathery self out so wide that his cheesy feet are right up your beak and an old banana is taking up the rest of the space? I didn't think so. This is where our story begins . . . Dave Pigeon and his best friend Skipper are travelling in a box to Pawsville Vets . . . maybe Dave will finally get his broken wing fixed. The pet shop is full of new friends . . . Jet the dog, Cricket Ball Face the hamster . . . and with friendship comes a bit of healthy competition, and what could be better than a race for a racing pigeon? But the only animal who thinks Dave is capable of going up against the infamous Mickey Lightning is Dave himself. The third instalment to this laugh-out-loud new series is fully illustrated throughout by the incredible Sheena Dempsey.'A hilarious new series.' Angels and Urchins'A really enjoyable read for children just moving into chapter books.' Books for Keeps'Readers will love this action packed story about friendship, bravery and the lengths a pigeon will go to to secure themselves a crumbly treat.' Reading Zone'I can't imagine any child not loving Dave and waiting excitedly for his next adventure.' Serendipity Reviews'Readers will love it as it is full of daring and bravery, and much backfiring of ridiculous schemes and much crossing out.' The School Librarian

WINNER of the Greenhouse Funny Prize; SHORTLISTED for the Sainsbury's Book Award and numerous regional awards, this hilarious series is adored by its readers!Our favourite pompous pigeon is BACK! And about to trade places with a pigeon prince, descended from Indian royalty.Dave Pigeon and his best friend Skipper are taking in the sights of London. Whilst pecking around the gates of the Royal Palace, looking for high-brow snacks to feast on, they meet Prince Raju Pigeon, one of the Queen's personal birds from the Royal Lofts. Raju is tired of royal life and longs to see life beyond the palace gates. Dave suggests they swap places for a short while! Raju will get to see how normal pigeon lives and Dave will be pampered in the Royal Lofts.Of course, this all goes to Dave's head and as he laps up the royal treatment becoming more unbearable than ever. But life in high society is not all it's cracked up to be . . .A very feathery prince and the pauper story, rich in diversity, packed full of gorgeous illustrations and giggle-until-you-wee jokes, perfect for emerging readers.'A hilarious new series.' Angels and Urchins'A really enjoyable read for children just moving into chapter books.' Books for Keeps'Readers will love this action packed story about friendship, bravery and the lengths a pigeon will go to to secure themselves a crumbly treat.' Reading Zone'I can't imagine any child not loving Dave and waiting excitedly for his next adventure.' Serendipity Reviews'Readers will love it as it is full of daring and bravery, and much backfiring of ridiculous schemes and much crossing out.' The School Librarian

Are you sick of being utterly adorable?Tired of being cuddled and hugged?Fed up of having your head confused for your bottom because you just so happen to be SOOOOPER-DOOOOOPER fluffy?Lin: If you answered yes to any of those questions, then you're in the right book.Everyone thinks that Lin is the cutest panda in the world. So much so that they ship her off to the local zoo, away from her beloved brother, to be ogled at by the masses. But Lin HATES being cute, and now she will do everything in her power to prove that she's the baddest, meanest, most un-cute animal in the zoo.Laugh-yourself-out-of-bed hilarious, the first in a new series from the creators of DAVE PIGEON.

Oh no! The zoo is going to close! And all of the animals will be sent back to where they came from. Over 370,000 BAD PANDA and DAVE PIGEON books sold! At least a laugh on every page; our very favourite bad panda is back for the very last time.Lin the Bad Panda is happy about the idea of being returned to the panda sanctuary from where she came. She can't wait to be reunited with her beloved brother, Face-Like-A-Bag-Of-Potatoes.But Lin is definitely NOT happy about being separated from her new-found zoo family.Surely all the animals should be kept together?This is a job for the baddest of pandas! Lin will need RAGE and BAD BEHAVIOUR. Only then will she be able to keep her zoo family in one place.The final instalment in this laugh-yourself-silly series - perfect for emerging readers.'Silliness aplenty in this uproarious beginning to a potentially addictive new series.' - Guardian'Genius. Super-readable as well as super-fun.' - LoveReading'Hilarious. The wonderfully warm illustrations and comic-strip interludes make a reading experience full of variety and surprise.' - Sarah McIntyre

On EVERY PAGE you will find:Guaranteed laughs! Stylish two-colour illustrations!General PANDAmonium! Lin the panda is on a mission: to find her best friend, Fu. He's disappeared from the zoo! Has he been stolen by the Horrid Human? Only her badness can help her find him . . . Luckily this panda is as fearless as she is fluffy! Just don't call her 'cute' . . .

The third hilarious adventure featuring loveable Lin, everyone's favourite Bad Panda.A documentary crew have come to the zoo, to film every day life with the animals. The only thing is that the reality is a bit boring so they ship in some animal actors. Lin and her best friend Fu are less than impressed with the prancing lion that wants to take centre stage. And the smaller animals in the zoo, the mites, are fed up of being overlooked. It's time to unleash some bad pandaness! Insects and pandas unite to create an authentic show about real zoo life that promises to be anything but boring!

It's the most wonderful time of the year: there's frozen white dust on the ground, the Human Lady has decorated her nest with shiny things, and the scent of scrumptious goodness is wafting from the kitchen . . .But then Tinkles the Canary comes with unprecedented news. That delicious smell is not just deliciousness with a sprinkling of yumminess . . . it's the smell of TURKEY. Being cooked! Horrors! Can Dave and Skipper save a bird that's delivered in a plastic wrapper? Probably not. But what if they can work out a way to put nut roast on the menu instead?Brought to life with funny black and white illustrations throughout. Perfect for enticing those who are new to reading!

The series grand finale of this flyaway bestselling series. When another pigeon turns up looking a bit like Dave, can Dave prove himself to be most worthy of the name?What on Earth? The Human Lady has brought home another injured pigeon . . . and the imposter looks a little bit like Dave!When fierce competition erupts between the two birds, it's up to Skipper to find a way to prove who is more Dave, once and for all!With black and white illustrations throughout, bringing this hilarious story to life, this is the perfect story to entice new readers. Enjoy a laugh on every page!

Dave and Skipper have a problem: Mean Cat has multiplied! Kittens = more cats = more pigeon problems. But when the kittens are threatened only Dave and Skipper can save the day . . .DAVE: I can't believe we've written a book with MORE cats than pigeons. SKIPPER: Technically, there are 6 cats and 7 pigeons. DAVE: That's 6 cats too many.Dave Pigeon and his trusty sidekick, Skipper, are minding their own business in the garden shed when they see Mean Cat behaving very strangely . . . And why is she multiplying? The arrival of some very cute kittens is disastrous news! More cats? Ugh. But then the kittens come under threat . . . Are Dave and Skipper coldhearted enough to leave them defenceless? Especially when one looks a teeny, tiny little bit like Dave?The fifth book in the best selling Dave Pigeon series. A guaranteed laugh on every page! Packed full of funny black and white illustrations, perfect for emerging readers.'Best book I've read on raising kittens.' Dave's grandma'I would NOT recommend this book if you plan to raise kittens.' Every cat everywhere'Oi! This is a BRILLIANT book, you Catbrains.' Dave's grandma, again

Help! There are zombie animals in the garden! Dave and Skipper think this is the work of some dreaded green cookies. (Eat them at your peril.)But a cookie's a cookie, and Dave can't resist taking a peck. Now Skipper is in quite the flap! Is Dave about to turn into a zombie?Or are those animals actually just in fancy dress?Completely daft, eye-wateringly funny and unrelentingly energetic, this is the perfect series for emerging readers.

A thrilling and moving account of the largest movement ofpeople in history, telling both sides of the story through the voicesof children at the heart of Partition.It's October 1947 and two young boys find themselves thrown togetherduring the dramatic changes of Partition.As the new India and Pakistan are born, can thefriendship between these two children rise above the tensionsbetween the two countries?When the British announced they would be leaving India, a feelingof hope bubbled up in towns and villages across the country -they would be free to rule themselves at last!But deciding to split the country in two - Partition - would soonmean so much more. A gripping first-hand account with an engaging and direct narrativevoice, making the story accessible to a young readershipPacked with fascinating details

A dazzling picture book celebrating the magic of Diwali!'Twas the night before Diwali,and all through the house,rich incense lulled us all to sleep,... even themouse!Join a little boy and his grandmother as they plan forthe BEST DIWALI EVER! There are diyas to light, laddoos to roll and beautiful rangolipatterns to make!Can they get everything ready in time to throw their biggest Diwalicelebration yet? Swapna Haddow's Diwali-twist on the traditional 'Night BeforeChristmas' poem is full of fun and energyDarshika Varma's illustrations beautifully capture this joyfulcelebrationIncludes a Diwali fact sheet and a delicious laddoo recipeCheck out The Night Before Holi for more colourful festivities

A vibrant picture book celebrating the festival of Holi– and all the fun it brings with it! 'Twas the night before Holi and the house was a sight!Everyone was awake to plan the BIGGESTcolour fight. Join a little girl and her grandad as they plan for the BEST HOLIEVER! They know all the best spots to throw the bright Holi powder!Can they cover the whole neighbourhood in colour in theirbiggest celebration yet? A bright and bold picture book that's perfect for the Holi seasonSwapna Haddow's twist on the traditional 'Twas the NightBefore Christmas' poem is full of fun and energyAditi Kakade Beaufrand's vivid illustrations fill the pages withjoy, little readers will absolutely love the vibrant coloursFeaturing a non-fiction page at the back of the book all aboutHoli, including a recipe to make your own mango lassi!

A powerful story about Partition, with a hopeful messageat its heart."I would draw lines that would lasso us to our neighboursand keep us close for all time. I would draw lines that made us feelsafe together."When a line divides the country of India, a little girl and herfamily are forced to leave their home. On her journey, the girlthinks about what she would do differently if she was incharge of a line with so much power.She would draw lines that brought people together, despite theirdifferences. Her lines would make people friends. Her lines wouldmake the world a better place. Bringing together award-winning Indian author, Swapna Haddow,with British-Pakistani illustrator, Farah Shah, representing bothsides of PartitionThe hopeful message of the story and warmth of the illustrationshandle the subject matter with care, suitable for a young audienceBased around a historic event, but with important themes thatare still very relevant todayIncludes a spread at the back of the book with facts aboutthe Partition of India

The Terrible Trio is a fun illustrated series, best describedas The Bad Guys meets Madagascar!In a world where all animals have superpowers, Zeb the zebra,Margarine the penguin, and Barry the lemur have the WORST powersof all.Zeb, Margarine, and Barry end up at the back of the line to havethe Superpower Supermarket Manager grant them their superpowersand end up getting the short end of the stick. Margarine is grantedthe special ability to make macaroni and cheese. Barry the Lemuris gifted with the power to write neatly. And Zeb the Zebracan now blend in with a crosswalk...Working at a café and watching everybody else save theworld day in and day out, Zeb, Margarine, and Barry wonder if theywill ever get to be superheroes for a day themselves.“A funny story, with lots of melodrama fromZeb and silliness around the various superpowers ... The black andwhite illustrations are full of expression and bring the charactersto life brilliantly.” - Booktrust

The Terrible Trio are back for more hilarious mayhem!When Zeb the zebra, Barry the lemur and Margarine the penguinfound out they had the worst superpowers in the world, Zeb was surethey would never ever have another day as terrible again. Butwhen Zeb turns up for his shift at the Superhero Café andfinds it closed, it’s about to get a whole lot worse!Margarine has lost her power of making mac ‘n’ cheese!Not so bad, you say? Well, that was before Zeb invited an angry,hungry lion and his whole pride to eat at the Café. Asthey scramble to fix the problem in time for one of the cub’sbirthday party, they soon realize the menu may include themselves!Can Margarine figure out a way to get her powers back andkeep the lion happy?

This pack contains 8 books, one of each of the following titles: Ishi on the Waves, Odi's Day, Danger in the Mine, The Important-to-Me Tree, It's Never Too Late, The Pack, Here to Stay and The Kindness Boomerang.Reflect is a series of emotionally powerful fiction and non-fiction with realistic settings, carefully crafted to promote thoughtful discussions and develop higher-level reading comprehension. Written by top authors and developed with Literacy expert Nikki Gamble, these are books you can trust to engage, entertain and support children's personal development and wellbeing. The books are finely levelled, making it easy to match every child to books with the right depth and complexity, and helping them to progress. Each book contains inside cover notes to help children deepen their understanding and support their reading comprehension. Teaching notes on Oxford Owl offer cross-curricular links to Relationships Education and support literacy skills.

This pack contains 48 books, six of each of the following titles: Ishi on the Waves, Odi's Day, Danger in the Mine, The Important-to-Me Tree, It's Never Too Late, The Pack, Here to Stay and The Kindness Boomerang.Reflect is a series of emotionally powerful fiction and non-fiction with realistic settings, carefully crafted to promote thoughtful discussions and develop higher-level reading comprehension. Written by top authors and developed with Literacy expert Nikki Gamble, these are books you can trust to engage, entertain and support children's personal development and wellbeing. The books are finely levelled, making it easy to match every child to books with the right depth and complexity, and helping them to progress. Each book contains inside cover notes to help children deepen their understanding and support their reading comprehension. Teaching notes on Oxford Owl offer cross-curricular links to Relationships Education and support literacy skills.

Ishi is always out on the waves. Like her aunty before her, she loves surfing and is actually quite good at it. When the National Junior Surfing Competition comes to Kerala, Ishi knows this is her opportunity to compete. But, when things don't go as planned, Ishi will need to call on her friends and family for support. Reflect is a series of emotionally powerful fiction and non-fiction with realistic settings, carefully crafted to promote thoughtful discussions and develop higher-level reading comprehension. Written by top authors and developed with Literacy expert Nikki Gamble, these are books you can trust to engage, entertain and support children's personal development and wellbeing. The books are finely levelled, making it easy to match every child to books with the right depth and complexity, and helping them to progress. Each book contains inside cover notes to help children deepen their understanding and support their reading comprehension. Teaching notes on Oxford Owl offer cross-curricular links to Relationships Education and support literacy skills.

Oxford Reading Tree Traditional Tales: Level 5: Pack of 24: More Stories contains:Oxford Reading Tree Traditional Tales: Level 5: How the Turtle Got Its ShellOxford Reading Tree Traditional Tales: Level 5: The Fox and the TigerOxford Reading Tree Traditional Tales: Level 5: The Bulbul and the Cotton TreeOxford Reading Tree Traditional Tales: Level 5: The Golden Fox The Oxford Reading Tree Traditional Tales series includes 36 enchanting stories from all over the world, complementing the original Traditional Tales titles published in 2011. They are a perfect introduction to different cultures, traditions and values. All the stories are carefully levelled and matched to the phonics progression of the Oxford Reading Levels, enabling children to read the stories independently. The stories can also be used alongside other phonics programmes, such as Floppy's Phonics and Essential Letters and Sounds. The inside cover notes will guide teachers and parents/carers in supporting their children when reading the stories. The stories will delight children while developing the essential reading skills of decoding and comprehension. Written and illustrated by authors and artists from around the world, these tales are a true global series, perfect for any child anywhere.