Maria Diaz Perera – illustratör

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.With applications for the student council open, Albie has a lot of ideas to make the school a better place. But his friends have some insightful ideas, too. Who will come out on top?Lime Plus/Band 11+ 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.

A beautifully written and illustrated picture book about precious times between a mother and her son.To Jackson, Mama is the most important person in the world. But when she has to work, his imagination can only keep him entertained for so long. Who else can he share everything with, from the tallest tree to the tiniest hummingbird?This beautiful picture book for 5-7 year olds can be read together, drawing on the importance of cherishing the time spent with family and loved ones.This mother and son picture book offers:A heartwarming story written by Rebecca Walker, an award-winning author, feminist, and activist and winner of numerous awards.An authentic family story, based on the author's own life as a Black woman and a mother to a son.A story based on the study that 20 minutes of quality time between caregiver and child positively impacts child development, and encourages the importance of spending time together.Time for Us was written from Rebecca's own experience as a working mother struggling to make time for her son. It shows the importance of finding time to spend with loved ones. This charming story is inspired by the theory that spending just 20 minutes of quality time a day between a caregiver and child benefits their relationship in multiple ways.

A beautifully written and illustrated picture book about precious times between a mother and her son.To Jackson, Mama is the most important person in the world. But when she has to work, his imagination can only keep him entertained for so long. Who else can he share everything with, from the tallest tree to the tiniest hummingbird?This beautiful picture book for 5-7 year olds can be read together, drawing on the importance of cherishing the time spent with family and loved ones.This mother and son picture book offers:A heartwarming story written by Rebecca Walker, an award-winning author, feminist, and activist and winner of numerous awards.An authentic family story, based on the author's own life as a Black woman and a mother to a son.A story based on the study that 20 minutes of quality time between caregiver and child positively impacts child development, and encourages the importance of spending time together.Time for Us was written from Rebecca's own experience as a working mother struggling to make time for her son. It shows the importance of finding time to spend with loved ones. This charming story is inspired by the theory that spending just 20 minutes of quality time a day between a caregiver and child benefits their relationship in multiple ways.

"There’s so much to enjoy, including [...] the utterly heartwarming bond between Jackson and his mother." – BookTrustFrom Rebecca Walker, mother and bestselling author of Time for Us, comes a touching new story that celebrates the moments we share as the world settles in for the night and the stars come out.Jackson is ready for bed, but tonight Mama is busy, and he has to wait... and wait... and wait. He snuggles up to Piggy, hums a lullaby, and thinks about the things he and Mama do before bed. But the night feels too big without her.When their time for us begins, Mama and Jackson take a trip through the night sky, imagining the stars, the moon, and all the wonders beyond. Wrapped in Mama’s arms, Jackson’s eyes grow heavy…This beautifully illustrated picture book is an ode to the precious time families spend together, whether big or small, and is a perfect way to say goodnight.

Lara comes home and her mum has a surprise for her! But first, Lara has to read the clues to discover her surprise.This is an Engage Literacy title in the Blue colour band, and is perfect for both guided and independent reading. It connects with the non-fiction text pair, Games to Play with a Friend.

Share your light with the world.Hey. Hey you! Yes, you! I’ve got a question for you:Have you ever gotten a really great present from someone who loves you? And then . . . you realize that if you share that gift, it is even better than you thought?   Author Natalie Frisk introduces 12 Jesus followers who discovered their gifts and shared them with the world. These inspirational figures—from history through today—all found strength in their Anabaptist faith. Some used their gift to share about Jesus through preaching, peace clubs, and podcasts. One person used her love of biology to teach others about the amazing world that God created. ​ With vivid, compelling art by María Diaz Perera, the Anabaptist stories of Conrad Grebel, Helena von Freyberg, Christoph Sauer, Tunggul Wulung, Anna Mow, Edna Ruth Byler, Alta Schrock, Lawrence Homer Hart / Sky Chief, Paulus Hartono, Issa Ebombolo, Kate Bowler, and Drew G. I. Hart come to life! When we discover our gifts from God, it is like a light flips on inside us. This light can change the world! Suggested reading for ages 5–9.

Learn all about Simone Biles, the most decorated gymnast of all time!Follow Simone Biles's journey from her start as an energetic kid in Texas to her career in multiple Olympics and her groundbreaking mental health advocacy. This book is highly illustrated and full of all the iconic nonfiction details the Who HQ series is known for.

"There’s so much to enjoy, including [...] the utterly heartwarming bond between Jackson and his mother." – Praise for Time for Us, BookTrustFrom Rebecca Walker, mother and bestselling author, comes the touching follow-up to Time for Us – a story that celebrates the moments we share as the world becomes quiet and the stars come out to play.Jackson is ready for bed, but tonight Mama is busy, and he has to wait... and wait... and wait. He snuggles up to Piggy, hums a lullaby, and thinks about the things he and Mama do before bed. But the night feels too big without her.When their “time for us” begins, Mama and Jackson take a trip through the night sky, imagining the stars, the moon, and all the wonders beyond. Wrapped in Mama’s arms, Jackson’s eyes grow heavy…This beautifully illustrated picture book is an ode to the precious time families spend together, whether big or small, and is a perfect way to say goodnight.