Chelen Ecija – illustratör

Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right levelCollins 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.Nothing mysterious happens in Puggle … that is until Dev finds a pebble – a pebble with a painting and the word “HELP” on it. Intrigue builds as more and more pebbles appear around the village. Who keeps sending them? And why? Join Dev and his friends as they seek to solve the Pebble Puzzle in this humorous mystery story by Ali Sparkes.White Plus/Band 10+ books provide challenging plots and vocabulary as well as opportunities to practise inference, prediction and reading stamina.Pages 46 and 47 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.

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.Nobody at Puggle School would ever believe Katy’s phobia. Some of her friends are scared of spiders. Some of them are scared of snakes. But no-one is scared of a kitten! Katy can’t even think about a kitten without breaking out in goose bumps. It would be OK if only her best friend hadn’t invited Katy to come and play after school… and meet Fluffy! How can Katy get over her fear? Will everyone think she’s totally weird if she tells them? Perhaps she’d be surprised by the fears they have if she ever did … This story about overcoming fears is written by Ali Sparkes.White Plus/Band 10+ books provide challenging plots and vocabulary as well as opportunities to practise inference, prediction and reading stamina.Pages 46 and 47 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.

"If you've never had a best friend, Lola Levine will undoubtedly become your first. Her appeal is boundless."―Rita Williams-Garcia, Coretta Scott King Author Award winner for One Crazy SummerLola Levine is excited to study all things paleontology in this funny, kid-favorite chapter book series.It's Dinosaur Week at school and there's a lot for Lola to learn! With facts to gather and a dinosaur drawing to prepare, Lola sees how science and art can go together like peanut butter and jelly. The best part is the field trip to the Museum of Natural History at the end of the week. Lola's little brother Ben is over the moon excited about visiting the museum but gets a little fidgety when he drinks too much water from the awesome T. rex water fountain. When Lola and Ben get lost in the museum, will they find their way through the dino wilderness and back to class? In the seventh book in this series, young readers will be inspired by Lola's big heart and creative spirit as she learns to navigate the second grade in true Lola style!Perfect for!★ Fans of Junie B. Jones★ Reluctant readers★ Dinosaur enthusiasts★ Museum lovers★ Anyone who's ever gotten lost before!Don't miss all the Lola Levine adventures!Lola Levine Is Not Mean! (#1)Lola Levine Drama Queen (#2)Lola Levine and the Ballet Scheme (#3)Lola Levine meets Jelly and Bean (#4)Lola Levine and the Vacation Dream (#5)Lola Levine and the Halloween Scream (#6)Lola Levine and the Dinosaur Scene (#7)Lola Levine Runs Out of Steam (#8)

"If you've never had a best friend, Lola Levine will undoubtedly become your first. Her appeal is boundless."―Rita Williams-Garcia, Coretta Scott King Author Award winner for One Crazy SummerLola Levine loves to participate but realizes she might be overcommitted, in this funny, kid-favorite chapter book series.Lola is doing TOO much! She loves all her activities, especially soccer and volunteering at the Humane Society. And she's certain that she can handle it all. But how much is too much?When Lola gets sick and has to miss all of her favorite hobbies, she begins to see that balance and rest are just as important as her other activities. Lola is NOT a good patient, but ultimately learns that our bodies (and minds) sometimes need a break.In the eighth book in this series, young readers will be inspired by Lola's big heart and creative spirit as she learns to navigate the second grade in true Lola style!Perfect for!★ Fans of Junie B. Jones★ Reluctant readers★ Soccer enthusiasts★ Fans of mindfulness ★ Anyone who's ever taken on too many tasks!Don't miss all the Lola Levine adventures!Lola Levine Is Not Mean! (#1)Lola Levine Drama Queen (#2)Lola Levine and the Ballet Scheme (#3)Lola Levine meets Jelly and Bean (#4)Lola Levine and the Vacation Dream (#5)Lola Levine and the Halloween Scream (#6)Lola Levine and the Dinosaur Scene (#7) Lola Levine Runs Out of Steam (#8)

We are living in a golden age of astronomy and space exploration, with more discoveries about the universe every day. With so many possibilities now open to us, revered science writers Michael E. Bakich and David J. Eicher will take young readers on a journey to the throughout the universe in this latest edition of A Child's Introduction series.Perfect for budding explorers aged 8-12, Bakich and Eicher explore the history of space exploration from the very first rocket in China, to the moon landing, to the latest missions to Mars (and beyond). They also include profiles of noteworthy scientists, engineers, and astronauts including Isaac Newton, Neil Armstrong, Mae Carol Jemison; fun sections on space food, UFOs, a timeline of space suits, and how to go to the bathroom in space; and STEM experiments like how to build your own rocket and how to tell time using the sun. Packed with dozens of NASA photos and charming original illustrations, and a pull-out poster, this fascinating book reveals the wonders of space exploration-past, present and future!

Did you know artificial intelligence has been used to decode rat squeaks? It can also play games with you, make art and recognise your face! Find out how the technology works and become an expert in all things AI from neural networks to intelligent agents and deep learning. Super Tech explores the cutting-edge technology in your home, up in space and even inside your body, and gives you a glimpse into the tech of the future. Informative, accessible facts are combined with a mix of photography and playful illustration that's perfect for readers aged 7 and up.

Explore weird, wonderful and mind-blowing tech and discover the tech breakthroughs that are shaping the future.Super Tech is a high-interest STEM series that groups tech by use/topic. The books are alternate fact-card examples of the tech in action and more detailed case studies which spotlight a specific piece of tech, pulling out its key features with labels describing how it works and what's so cool about it. Speech bubbles and humorous illustrations make this a fun approach to understanding how tech works.Perfect for reader 7 and up.

Explore weird, wonderful and mind-blowing tech and discover the tech breakthroughs that are shaping the future.Super Tech is a high-interest STEM series that groups tech by use/topic. The books are alternate fact-card examples of the tech in action and more detailed case studies which spotlight a specific piece of tech, pulling out its key features with labels describing how it works and what's so cool about it. Speech bubbles and humorous illustrations make this a fun approach to understanding how tech works.Perfect for reader 7 and up.

Did you know there's a robot chef that can make 50 pizzas per hour? Would you swim with a robotic fish that gulps up microplastics in the ocean? Find out how the technology works and become an expert in all things robotics - from LiDAR sensors and autonomous drones to nanobots and robot swarms.Super Tech explores the cutting-edge technology in your home, up in Space and even inside your body, and gives you a glimpse into the tech of the future. Informative, accessible facts are combined with a mix of photography and playful illustration that's perfect for readers 7 and up.

Did you know there's a robot chef that can make 50 pizzas per hour? Would you swim with a robotic fish that gulps up microplastics in the ocean? Find out how the technology works and become an expert in all things robotics - from LiDAR sensors and autonomous drones to nanobots and robot swarms.Super Tech explores the cutting-edge technology in your home, up in space and even inside your body, and gives you a glimpse into the tech of the future. Informative, accessible facts are combined with a mix of photography and playful illustration that's perfect for readers 7 and up.

Did you know the James Webb Space telescope is so powerful it can spot a football 550 kilometres away? Would you like to live on a future Mars colony? Find out how the technology works and become an expert in all things space - from cobots to solar powered probes and inflatable space modules.Super Tech explores the cutting-edge technology in your home, up in space and even inside your body, and gives you a glimpse into the tech of the future. Informative, accessible facts are combined with a mix of photography and playful illustration that's perfect for readers aged 7 and up.

Did you know there's a machine designed to catch sneezes? Or a machine for extracting snail slime? Find out how the technology works and become an expert in all things technologically icky - from a robot capsule you can swallow to sewer crawlers and diarrhoea detectors. Super Tech explores the cutting-edge technology in your home, up in space and even inside your body, and gives you a glimpse into the tech of the future. Informative, accessible facts are combined with a mix of photography and playful illustration that's perfect for readers 7 and up.

Explore weird, wonderful and mind-blowing tech and discover the tech breakthroughs that are shaping the future.Super Tech is a high-interest STEM series that groups tech by use/topic. The books are alternate fact-card examples of the tech in action and more detailed case studies which spotlight a specific piece of tech, pulling out its key features with labels describing how it works and what's so cool about it. Speech bubbles and humorous illustrations make this a fun approach to understanding how tech works.Perfect for reader 7 and up.

Award-winning scientist and BBC broadcaster Dr Maggie Aderin (MBE) is here to answer all the questions curious kids will ever have about the Universe.How long would it take me to fly to a star? What would happen if I fell inside a black hole? Would I get a phone signal in space? From whether there are rainbows on other planets to what dinner tastes like on the International Space Station, this book is packed full of fabulous facts, mind-blowing insights and engaging explanations from the renowned space scientist.Written in Dr Maggie’s fun, accessible style, and featuring out-of-this-world illustrations throughout, it’s guaranteed to bring the wonders of space and science to life for young readers. Publishing in the UK in time for World Space Week (4th–10th October 2022).

Award-winning scientist and BBC broadcaster Dame Dr Maggie Aderin is here to answer all the questions curious kids will ever have about the Universe.How long would it take me to fly to a star? What would happen if I fell inside a black hole? Would I get a phone signal in space? From whether there are rainbows on other planets to what dinner tastes like on the International Space Station, this book is packed full of fabulous facts, mind-blowing insights and engaging explanations from the renowned space scientist. Written in Dr Maggie’s fun, accessible style, and featuring out-of-this-world illustrations throughout, it’s guaranteed to bring the wonders of space and science to life for young readers.Also Available: Dr Maggie's Grand Tour of the Solar System – 9781780555751

Written by renowned space scientist Dame Dr Maggie Aderin, this fun, fact-filled activity book for kids is packed with over 30 puzzles themed around space exploration.Out-of-this-world space games include: a mind-boggling Asteroid Belt search and find, a brain-busting spot the difference based on the Great Red Spot, a Mars-themed maze, a cosmic co-ordinates grid, a planet-themed Sudoku and a Moon-themed shadow match game.Along the way, Dr Maggie’s fascinating bite-sized facts allow readers to learn all kinds of incredible things about planets, our solar system and the universe – from how black holes form to whether diamond rain falls on Jupiter.All of the puzzles are beautifully illustrated by Chelen Ecija, who illustrated Dr Maggie’s award-winning children’s book, Am I Made of Stardust? This innovative combination of immersive, illustrated activities and engaging, fun facts brings the universe to life for young space scientists and will keep puzzlers entertained for hours on end.Also available in the series:9781916763265 Dr Maggie’s Astronaut Adventure Activity Book

Written by renowned space scientist Dame Dr Maggie Aderin, this fun, fact-filled activity book for kids is packed with over 30 puzzles designed to put readers' astronaut skills to the test!Out-of-this-world space games include: finding the kit to build a Mars rover, collecting all the floating objects on the International Space Station, solving number chains to launch a rocket, plotting the route of a lunar landing sequence and an astronaut-dinner-themed Sudoku. Along the way, Dr Maggie’s fascinating, bite-sized facts allow readers to learn all kinds of incredible things about life in space – from what astronauts eat to what space smells like, and develop their own astronaut skills.All of the puzzles are beautifully illustrated by Chelen Ecija, who illustrated Dr Maggie’s award-winning children’s book, Am I Made of Stardust? This innovative combination of immersive, illustrated activities and engaging, fun facts brings space to life for young space scientists and will keep puzzlers entertained for hours on end.Also available in the series:9781916763258 Dr Maggie’s Around the Universe Activity Book

Lucas y Marta se aburren mucho porque sus padres no les dejan salir a la calle a jugar. Un dia, desde la ventana de su cuarto, ven un elefante dentro de la casa de enfrente. Los hermanos salen inmediatamente a investigar, pero en la habitacion donde han visto al extrano elefante no hay mas que un senor durmiendo. Muy defraudados, vuelven a su casa, pero al dia siguiente ven un globo a traves de la ventana. Entonces regresan a la casa de enfrente y se vuelven a encontrar al senor durmiendo. Pero esta vez el hombre se despierta y les cuenta que posee un don: sus suenos se convierten en realidad.