Felishia Henditirto – illustratör

Big Cat for Little Wandle Fluency has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It consists of a range of chapter books with increasing word counts across 10 fluency levels aimed at children in Year 2 and 3. Each book builds reading confidence, stamina and speed and nurtures a love for reading.Fluency 7 books have a word count of 4800 words with an expected reading rate of 100 words per minute.When Yasmina graduates Ms Gillyflower’s Finishing School for Fairies she is reluctant to guard a tall tower (she’s afraid of dragons) or live in a tumbledown cottage (she has horrible hayfever). Instead, she moves into a narrowboat on Gossamer River, and is tasked with looking after the local wildlife. However, she soon discovers that the water is being polluted by the Wizard of Waste, who is determined to turn the river into a rubbish dump. Yasmina must rally the community, but will she be able to defeat the Wizard of Waste?

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. My room was no more, and instead, what I saw Was a room with six sides, And each side had a door. Join one young boy as he tries to find the key that will help him to get out of the Escape Room in this exciting story in verse adventure.Ruby/Band 14 books give increasing opportunities for children to develop their skills of inference and deduction.Ideas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support for exploring poetry, and stimulating activities.Text type: A story in verse

Discover infinite blessings every day. This picture book based on singer-songwriter Seph Schlueter’s viral song “Counting My Blessings” invites children to find joy, gratitude, and God’s gifts in each moment.God gives us miracles, gifts big and small.So many in fact, we just can’t count them all.One, two, three …up to infinity! God’s gifts are everywhere—from the smallest kindness to the vastness of the stars. Follow along as a young boy learns to look for the good in every moment. When he feels down, he discovers that blessings can be found in unexpected places: a stray cat in need of a home, the warmth of his mother’s hug, the thrill of a new friendship, and the comfort of community. From the endless wildflowers in a field to the countless waves in the sea, he begins to understand that God’s love is as infinite as the stars in the sky.This delightful story gently introduces children ages 4-8 to themes of gratitude, faith, and praise to God. With lyrical, rhyming text and stunning illustrations that bring the boy’s world to life (complete with his fun-loving cat!), Counting My Blessings is perfect for:Family Read-Alouds: Cuddle up and share a comforting message of hope and love before bedtime or anytime.Teaching Gratitude: A wonderful tool to help children recognize and appreciate the small miracles in their daily lives.Navigating Change: Offers a gentle perspective on life’s transitions, like moving or making new friends, showing that every day brings new opportunities for joy.

Discover infinite blessings every day. This picture book based on singer-songwriter Seph Schlueter's viral song ';Counting My Blessings' invites children to find joy, gratitude, and God's gifts in each moment.God gives us miracles, gifts big and small.So many in fact, we just can't count them all.One, two, three up to infinity! God's gifts are everywherefrom the smallest kindness to the vastness of the stars. Follow along as a young boy learns to look for the good in every moment. When he feels down, he discovers that blessings can be found in unexpected places: a stray cat in need of a home, the warmth of his mother's hug, the thrill of a new friendship, and the comfort of community. From the endless wildflowers in a field to the countless waves in the sea, he begins to understand that God's love is as infinite as the stars in the sky.This delightful story gently introduces children ages 4-8 to themes of gratitude, faith, and praise to God. With lyrical, rhyming text and stunning illustrations that bring the boy's world to life (complete with his fun-loving cat!), Counting My Blessings is perfect for:Family Read-Alouds: Cuddle up and share a comforting message of hope and love before bedtime or anytime.Teaching Gratitude: A wonderful tool to help children recognize and appreciate the small miracles in their daily lives.Navigating Change: Offers a gentle perspective on life's transitions, like moving or making new friends, showing that every day brings new opportunities for joy.

Everyone knows that going outside is good for you! By slowing down, tuning in to the senses, and noticing the environment around them, kids can learn how to practice mindfulness and to appreciate the value of the natural world just outside their doors. So when it’s time for a bath, a child slips into the neighborhood park to practice the Japanese concept of forest bathing in this clever story about connecting with nature. Join them as they immerse themselves in nature and inspect mushrooms, squish spongy moss, splash in a puddle, and more, all playfully described with familiar bathtime words. Gorgeous illustrations capture the richness and calm the woods supply.

A National Jewish Book Award FinalistNamed a Best Jewish Children’s Book of 2024 by Tablet MagazineA "rousing historical tale"—Publisher's Weekly"This picture book is a delight!"—Historical Novel Society"Jane Yolen tri­umphs once again."—Jewish Book CouncilOnce upon a time, girls were not allowed to learn to read. This is the story of a girl who decided to change that.Award-wining author Jane Yolen mines her family history to bring us this stirring tale of what it feels like to be denied equality and the persistence it takes to work for change and fair treatment.More than anything, Rochel-Leah wanted to learn to read. She wanted to read stories, and recipes, and poems that set your hair on fire. But in her small Jewish village in 19th century Russia, only boys learned to read, as they had for centuries. Still, Rochel-Leah was determined. She asked her mother and her aunties, but they couldn't read either. Her father told her to learn to cook instead. She even asked the rabbi, who said there were rules. But Rochel-Leah knew something important—she knew that rules could be changed.