Michelle Simpson – 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.Altan is living in the Gobi Desert with his family and his faithful camel when one day a dust cloud gathers … followed by motorcars carrying an explorer and his entourage all the way from America! We join Altan as he travels with the Americans across the Mongolian plains in search of something the explorer had heard tell of in ancient myth… dragon eggs! Will they survive the difficult journey and find what they were looking for? This exciting adventure story by Hawys Morgan is based on a real explorer from the 1920s – the American naturalist Roy Chapman Andrews.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.

Palluq and his cousin Qiliqti love helping their anaanatsiaq!They are excited to visit her on their way to school. What chores can they do to help their anaanatsiaq?

Read Write Inc. Phonics Book Bag Books are engaging texts to support children with additional reading practice outside the classroom. They have been specifically designed for children to take home after school, in order to share their reading journey and celebrate their achievements with parents and carers. The books are closely matched to the existing Read Write Inc. Phonics Storybooks to reinforce children's classroom learning of phonics at the appropriate level, helping them to make even faster progress in reading.

Revisit the tale of Cinderella in graphic novel form. The bright lights and fancy parties are calling - but Cinderella's stepmother won't let her go. A sprinkle of magic from a fairy godmother, and Cinderella is on her way in a party dress! Will she connect with the prince, or be stuck with her family forever?

Count along with Ten Little Candy Canes and watch as they disappear!Ten little candy canes hanging from the pines, along comes a reindeer and then there are…nine. Learning to count has never been more fun. This unique board book counts from ten little candy canes all the way down to one with adorable illustrations. With each page, one more candy cane disappears. To demonstrate this concept, this book uses tactile candy cane buttons to help children count how many little candy canes are left as the story progresses. Follow along with the easy rhythm and rhymes of this story and let your child touch the colorful, built-in toys for a creative, hands-on approach to counting. Start young ones on a lifetime of loving reading and learning with Ten Little Candy Canes.The Ten Little Series:Makes learning fun for preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten kidsHas interactive push buttons to demonstrate arithmetic such as subtracting and additionIs a great way to teach little ones to read with simple rhymeMakes a great classroom addition for homeschool or daycareDon't miss the rest of the series with titles such as:Ten Little Jack O Lanterns Ten Little BunniesTen Little ValentinesTen Little GhostsTen Little MonkeysTen Little FishAnd more!

Count along with Ten Little Cupids and watch as they disappear!Ten little cupids ask, “Will you be mine?”, along comes a kitten and then there are…nine. Learning to count has never been more fun. This unique board book counts from ten little cupids all the way down to one with adorable illustrations. With each page, one more cupid disappears. To demonstrate this concept, this book uses tactile cupid buttons to help children count how many little cupids are left as the story progresses. Follow along with the easy rhythm and rhymes of this story and let your child touch the colorful, built-in cupid toys for a creative, hands-on approach to counting. Start young ones on a lifetime of loving reading and learning with Ten Little Cupids.The Ten Little Series:Makes learning fun for preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten kidsHas interactive push buttons to demonstrate arithmetic such as subtracting and additionIs a great way to teach little ones to read with simple rhymeMakes a great classroom addition for homeschool or daycareDon’t miss the rest of the Ten Little Series with titles such as:Ten Little Jack O LanternsTen Little BunniesTen Little ValentinesTen Little GhostsTen Little MonkeysTen Little FishAnd more!

Get ready to stomp, pop, and explore in Pop It!, a dynamic sensory-packed adventure your toddler will love to read again and again!This interactive, play-and-learn reading experience is filled with thrilling popping dots, vibrant illustrations, and friendly dinosaurs to discover on every page. This adorable, dinosaur-themed book features hidden fossils, towering volcanoes, and dinos of all shapes and sizes. Simple, rhyming text keeps little readers engaged and learning while they play, while the popping dots encourage hands-on engagement for curious toddlers.Why you’ll love it:Helps develop fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and early counting abilitiesProvides a screen-free, tactile activity for kids to enjoyDurable board book design is perfect for tiny hands and repeated useWhether kids are hunting for fossils with a dino friend or popping their way through lush prehistoric jungles, this book offers endless Jurassic-themed fun!

Give your little one a fun and engaging way to enjoy the tricks and treats of Halloween with Pop It!This interactive, play-and-learn experience is packed with exciting popping dots, colorful illustrations, and hidden Halloween tricks and treats on every page. This adorable, Halloween-themed book features adorable ghosts, witches, cats, and other autumn favorites. Simple, rhyming text keeps little readers engaged and learning while they play, and the popping dots encourage hands-on sensory engagement for curious toddlers.While you’ll love it:Helps develop fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and early counting abilitiesProvides a screen-free, tactile activity for kids to enjoyDurable board book design is perfect for tiny hands and repeated useWhether it’s hunting for candy or popping their way through a haunted house, this book offers endless Halloween excitement for kids!

Give your little one a fun and engaging way to enjoy the magic of Christmas with Pop It!This interactive, play-and-learn experience is packed with exciting popping dots, colorful illustrations, and hidden Christmas fun on every page. This adorable, holiday-themed book features adorable reindeer, elves, Santa, and other Christmas favorites. Simple, rhyming text keeps little readers engaged and learning while they play, and the popping dots encourage hands-on sensory engagement for curious toddlers.While you’ll love it:Helps develop fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and early counting abilitiesProvides a screen-free, tactile activity for kids to enjoyDurable board book design is perfect for tiny hands and repeated usePerfect for stocking stuffers, holiday travel, or cozy Christmas mornings, Pop It! Christmas is a festive favorite little readers will return to all season long.

Bring Easter to life with charming illustrations and this adorable bunny finger puppet!This interactive format brings the story hopping right off the page. A cuddly little bunny puppet pops up to play and spread Easter cheer at every turn. Little readers will love wiggling the Easter bunny as it explores each page, helping tiny hands build coordination and motor skills while they read and play. The plush puppet encourages imagination, early storytelling, and plenty of playful moments along the way! Perfect for babies and toddlers, this book combines hands-on fun with gentle, easy-to-follow text made just for early readers. Make their first Easter extra magical with Cuddly Easter Bunny.

Thomas loves to tell stories. Big stories. Stories about how skilled he is on the land. But when one of his friends grows tired of his tall tales, Thomas has to prove how skilled he really is.Taking the challenge to spend a night alone in the forest, Thomas heads into the wilderness. The trees, who have heard his stories, watch him tear off their bark and litter as he goes. And so, while Thomas sleeps, they dance a dance that will leave Thomas with a very different kind of story to tell—if he can find his way home…

In this adorable book to be shared with babies and toddlers, mothers explore their love for their babies as experienced through the five senses. From the sound of a baby's giggles to the smell of a kunik, this book celebrates the unique bonds shared between mothers and babies.

Tanna’s Puppy is the third installment of authors Rachel and Sean Qitsualik‑Tinsley’s acclaimed series of children’s books that explore Rachel’s childhood experiences with Arctic animals. Training dogs has been a strong Inuit tradition for generations. Sled dogs in Inuit communities are valued working animals with a clear and important purpose. Tanna has always known that dogs are not pets. They are not meant to live in houses. Then one day, Tanna is given a puppy to raise. Tanna is sure her father will not let her keep Dandy as a pet. She eventually convinces her father to let Dandy into the house, just as a test. Will Dandy’s love for her owners win Father over to having a dog as a pet?A heartwarming tale of the unique realities of Northern life and the changing definitions of what it means to be a family.Praise for the Tanna's Animals series!"Based on Burt Award–winning, Inuit-Cree author Rachel Qitsualik-Tinsley’s childhood memories of growing up on Baffin Island, this outstanding picture book shares essential teachings on the importance of responsibility, patience, and respect."—★ Quill & Quire, Starred Review"Tanna’s Owl by Rachel and Sean Qitsualik-Tinsley, illustrated by Yong Ling Kang (Inhabit Media, 5-7) perfectly captures the sense of connection between the Inuit and the Arctic environment they live in."— The Globe and Mail