Marina Halak – 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.The children in Andrea’s school call her a space invader because her family lives for free in a building that isn’t theirs. But real space invaders – aliens from another world – have found their way into her home. What do they want? And how can Andrea stop them?Sapphire/Band 16 books offer longer reads to develop children's sustained engagement with texts and are more complex syntactically.Ideas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.

Celebrate this Advent season with Discovering Christmas: A 25-Day Advent Devotional with Activities for Kids! Using four key themes of hope, joy, peace, and love, this interactive retelling of the first Christmas story invites families to focus on the most special reason we celebrate Christmas--the birth of our Savior.

Each day includes a devotion, scripture, conversation prompts, a guided prayer, and a simple, mess-free activity. Discovering Christmas is perfect for

families looking to celebrate the Advent season together,teaching young children about Jesus'' birth,helping kids create memories and establish a family holiday tradition, andkeeping little minds busy during Christmas break and quiet time.

Celebrate this Advent season with Discovering Christmas: A 25-Day Advent Devotional with Activities for Kids! Using four key themes of hope, joy, peace, and love, this interactive retelling of the first Christmas story invites families to focus on the most special reason we celebrate Christmas--the birth of our Savior. Each day includes a devotion, scripture, conversation prompts, a guided prayer, and a simple, mess-free activity. Discovering Christmas is perfect forfamilies looking to celebrate the Advent season together,teaching young children about Jesus' birth,helping kids create memories and establish a family holiday tradition, andkeeping little minds busy during Christmas break and quiet time.

Dinosaurs is unique and a must-have illustrated guide to 100 of the world’s most extraordinary dinosaur species. From tiny dinosaurs to towering giants to some unusual suspects, this book has it all! Discover your favourite dinosaurs and unearth some new ones too. Each dinosaur is accompanied by facts and stats, giving you the scoop on their history, habits, and unique abilities. The awesome illustrations really make this book special. Designed with an interest level that spans from the youngest to the oldest of dino fans, it’s perfect for any bookshelf. Don’t miss this one!

Birds is a unique and must-have illustrated guide to 100 of the world’s most extraordinary bird species. From graceful songbirds to fearsome birds of prey, this book has it all! Discover your favorite birds and unearth some new ones too. Each bird is accompanied by facts and stats, giving you the scoop on their history, habitats, and unique abilities. The awesome illustrations make this book very special. Designed with an interest level that spans from the youngest to the oldest of bird fans, it’s perfect for any bookshelf. Don’t miss this one!

Explore the world of Wonderful Wild Cats. There are some incredible, super-skilled cats out there! Lots of these wildcats get high scores on the ‘paw chart’ in this book for speed and size, but some are surprisingly small!Full-colour illustrations showcase the top 20 wonderful wildcats, showing the individual characters and skills of each; including the cheetah who can exceed 70mph, the smart snow leopard who is camouflaged in its mountain home, and the marvellous margay who has amazing climbing skills.Fun bite-size facts about the abilities and nature of these fascinating big cats makes this an amazing read for everyone!

Explore the world of Sassy Short-haired Cats. There are some incredibly cuddly cats out there! Lots of these fascinating felines get high scores on the ‘paw chart’ in this book for affection and playfulness. Full-colour illustrations showcase the top 20 short-haired cats, showing the individual characters and skills of each; including the American Shorthair who’s an expert mouse-catcher, the Chinese Li Hua thought to have descended from wildcats, and the beautiful Snowshoe known for its distinctive paws! Fun bite-size facts about the abilities and nature of these cuddly companions makes this an awesome read for everyone!

Explore the world of some seriously great cats! There are some incredibly unusual cats out there! Some of these fascinating felines get high scores on the ‘paw chart’ for affection and playfulness, too. Full-colour illustrations showcase the top 20 unique-looking cats, showing the individual characters and skills of each; including the Russian Blue whose eyes change color as they get older, the American Ringtail with its curiously curly tail, and the hairless Sphynx cat who may need a jumper in wintertime. Fun bite-size facts about the abilities and nature of these cuddly companions makes this an awesome read for everyone!

Explore the world of Perfect Long Haired Cats! There are some fantastically furry felines out there! Lots of these cuddly cats get high scores on the ‘paw chart’ for grooming and affection. Full-colour illustrations showcase the top 20 long-haired cats, showing the individual characters and skills of each; including the Selkirk Rex with its amazingly curly coat, the Norwegian Forest Cat who can keep warm in the coldest weather, and the charming Persians who have a history of being royal companions! Fun bite-size facts about the abilities and nature of these fascinating felines makes this a great read for everyone!

Explore the world of Dangerous Dinosaurs. There were some incredibly dangerous dinosaurs out there once! Lots of these dinosaurs get high scores for strength or ferociousness. Amazing full-colour illustrations showcase the top 25 deadly dinosaurs, showing the individual skills and abilities of each. This includes the terrifying T.rex with its incredibly powerful bite, the speedy Stenonychosaurus with its great vision, and the intimidating Albertosaurus that hunted in packs. Fun bite-sized facts about the features and nature of these fascinating dinosaurs makes this an awesome ready for everyone!

Explore the world of Deadly Defensive Dinosaurs. There were some incredibly skilled dinosaurs out there once! Lots of these dinosaurs get high scores for toughness or agility. Amazing full-colour illustrations showcase the top 25 dinosaurs who were ready for battle, showing the individual skills and abilities of each. This includes Therizinosaurus with its long, razor-sharp claws, the tough-skulled Pachycephalosaurus that headbutted its opponents, and Ankylosaurus with its hard-hitting tail. Fun bite-sized facts about the features and nature of these fascinating dinosaurs makes this an awesome read for everyone!

Explore the world of Incredible Dinosaurs. There were some incredibly large dinosaurs out there once! Lots of these dinosaurs get high scores for size or speed. Amazing full-colour illustrations showcase the top 25 dinosaurs that broke records, showing the individual skills and abilities of each. This includes the giraffe-sized Quetzalcoatlus that took to the skies, the speedy Gallimimus that was twice as fast as a human, and the huge Mamenchisaurus with its incredibly long neck. Fun bite-sized facts about the features and nature of these fascinating dinosaurs makes this an awesome ready for everyone!

Explore the world of Weird and Wonderful Dinosaurs. There were some incredibly distinctive dinosaurs out there once! Lots of these dinosaurs get high scores for being very rare or unusual. Amazing full-colour illustrations showcase the top 25 most unique dinosaurs, showing the individual skills and abilities of each. This includes the wide-mouthed Nigersaurus with over 500 teeth, the tiny Epidendrosaurus that could climb trees, and the spiky Pegomastax that was covered in spines like a porcupine! Fun bite-sized facts about the features and nature of these fascinating dinosaurs makes this an awesome ready for everyone!

Get ready to explore the incredible world of birds with this fun-filled book! From colourful feathers and quirky beaks to long legs and funny faces, discover the fascinating features that make birds so unique. Learn about the peacock’s beautiful feathers, the bee hummingbird’s tiny wings, and the shoebill stork’s dinosaur-like body! Packed with fun facts, vibrant photographs, and beautiful illustrations, this book showcases the amazing abilities of birds in a way that’s both educational and entertaining. Perfect for young birdwatchers and nature lovers alike. Welcome to the world of wonderfully weird, winged creatures!

Get ready to explore the fascinating world of birds with this exciting book! From mighty hunters and unusual raptors to the largest owls and fiercest eagles, discover the incredible traits that make birds of prey so powerful. Learn about the peregrine falcon’s speed, the owl’s silent flight, and the eagle’s sharp vision! Packed with fun facts, vibrant photographs, and stunning illustrations, this book highlights the amazing abilities of birds in a way that’s both educational and entertaining. Perfect for young birdwatchers and nature lovers alike. Welcome to the world of fierce, feathered predators!

Get ready to explore the vibrant world of tropical birds in this exciting book! From the dazzling finches and colourful conures to the playful parakeets and clever parrots, discover the amazing features that make these birds so special. Learn about the scarlet macaw’s striking plumage, the intelligence of the grey parrot, and the unique appearance of the hoatzin. Packed with fun facts, stunning photographs, and beautiful illustrations, this book showcases the incredible beauty and intelligence of tropical birds in a way that’s both educational and entertaining. Perfect for young birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts alike. Welcome to the world of tropical wonders!

Get ready to explore the awesome world of water birds with this fun and fact-packed book! From dazzling ducks and daring divers to waddling penguins and graceful coastal flyers, discover the unique features that make these birds perfectly suited to life on and around water. Learn about the cormorant’s incredible diving skills, the wandering albatross’ impressive wingspan, and the emperor penguin’s icy adventures. Packed with fascinating facts, stunning photographs, and beautiful illustrations, this book brings the world of water birds to life in an exciting and educational way. Perfect for young birdwatchers and nature lovers alike. Welcome to the world of awesome water birds!

Zarkle believes that humans must be real, but no one on her planet has ever met one. Can she prove to her class that there is a possibility that humans exist?

Cats is a must have illustrated guide to all things feline, from purr-fect pets to wild predators. This book is packed with wonderful full-colour illustrations of 80 facinating cats, from family favourites to brilliant big cats, and funny bite-size facts and stats to give you the lowdown on the species or breed’s history, quirks, and special skills. Discover brilliant big cats and their wild habitatsMeet the biggest and smallest domestic catsWho will win the race for the world’s speediest cat?Uncover the history of some of the world’s most ancient cats  The perfect gift for animal lovers, both young and old, beautifully bound, it’s a book for keeps that will be read again and again!

Don’t miss this book it’s an absolute must-have for all kids…and older humans! Dogs is a must have illustrated guide to 100 of the world’s best loved breeds. Big dogs, small dogs, hairy dogs and silly dogs, this book has it all! Find out all about your favorite breeds and discover some new ones too. Each of the 100 illustrated dogs are accompanied by funny bite-size facts and stats to give you the lowdown on the breed’s history, quirks, and special skills. Discover brave search-and-rescue dogs saving lives.Meet the canine acrobats who are great at climbing trees.Who will win the race for the world’s speediest dog?Take a fast ride on a sled pulled by Siberian huskies. Hard working hounds, cuddly companions, super-skilled athletes, and funny-looking favorites, discover all the things that make each breed so truly unique. Luxuriously bound, with fun, memorable, full-colour illustrations of every dog, It’s  the perfect gift and future bookshelf favorite, for all animal lovers, both young and old! There will be no reluctant readers with this book in town!

DOGS An Illustrated series showcasing 100 Brilliant Breeds A fantastic illustrated series of four books showcasing 100 of the world's best breeds From brave search-and-rescue dogs to tree-climbing acrobats. This series is packed with wonderful full-colour illustrations of dogs with huge appeal. Funny bite-size facts and stats accompany the dogs that are hard working super skilled heroic helpers and award-winners. Discover brave search-and-rescue dogs saving lives Meet the canine acrobats who are great at climbing trees Who will win the race for the world's speediest dog Take a fast ride on a sled pulled by Siberian huskies

DOGS An Illustrated series showcasing 100 Brilliant Breeds A fantastic illustrated series of four books showcasing 100 of the world's best breeds From brave search-and-rescue dogs to tree-climbing acrobats. This series is packed with wonderful full-colour illustrations of dogs with huge appeal. Funny bite-size facts and stats accompany the dogs that are hard working super skilled heroic helpers and award-winners. Discover brave search-and-rescue dogs saving lives Meet the canine acrobats who are great at climbing trees Who will win the race for the world's speediest dog Take a fast ride on a sled pulled by Siberian huskies

DOGS An Illustrated series showcasing 100 Brilliant Breeds A fantastic illustrated series of four books showcasing 100 of the world's best breeds From brave search-and-rescue dogs to tree-climbing acrobats. This series is packed with wonderful full-colour illustrations of dogs with huge appeal. Funny bite-size facts and stats accompany the dogs that are hard working super skilled heroic helpers and award-winners. Discover brave search-and-rescue dogs saving lives Meet the canine acrobats who are great at climbing trees Who will win the race for the world's speediest dog Take a fast ride on a sled pulled by Siberian huskies