Rebecca Burgess – 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. Levelled for guided and independent reading, each book includes ideas to support reading. Teaching and assessment support and eBooks are also available.When Ada Higgins learns that a new boy is moving in across the hall, she pre-decides that he will become her new best friend, and plans a loud festive welcome. But Zaz Jones hates 'loud' and does not do well with 'festive'. He is worried about the change. This bumpy beginning resolves after Zaz's pet parrot escapes in the building, and it's Ada and her dog Marvel to the rescue in an unexpected way.Sapphire/Band 16 books offer longer reads to develop children's sustained engagement with texts and are more complex syntactically.Pages 54 and 55 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.

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 1 books have a word count of 2880 words with an expected reading rate of 60 words per minute.Damon is convinced that writing poetry is not for him, he’s just not that creative! With time running out to write a poem for homework, he gets in a spin. He turns to his family for help but they’re all too busy. It’s down to him alone … can he do it?

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.As they prepare for their tournament’s final football match, Mathilda and Mia know that every second counts. But Mathilda has only just returned to football after her diabetes diagnosis and Mia has not played goalie all year. Will they find a way to be unstoppable in the finals?Lime/Band 11 books have longer sentence structures and a greater use of literary language.Pages 30 and 31 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.

For fans of Click and Brave, this touching coming-of-age middle grade graphic novel debut follows an autistic girl who finds friendship where she least expects it and learns to express her true self in a world where everyone defines her by her differences.Twelve-year-old Mia is just trying to navigate a world that doesn’t understand her true autistic self. While she wishes she could stand up to her bullies, she’s always been able to express her feelings through singing and songwriting, even more so with her best friend, Charlie, who is nonbinary, putting together the best beats for her.Together, they've taken the internet by storm; little do Mia’s classmates know that she’s the viral singer Elle-Q! But while the chance to perform live for a local talent show has Charlie excited, Mia isn’t so sure.She’ll have to decide whether she’ll let her worries about what other people think get in the way of not only her friendship with Charlie, but also showing everyone, including the bullies, who she is and what she has to say.

Being autistic means experiencing the world in your own way. Sometimes the modern world isn't well designed for autistic people, and how we experience things differently. This friendly, illustrated book is packed with simple ideas to help with everyday autistic life, like big feelings, busy senses, school days, meltdowns, and changes to your routine. There's no "right" or "wrong" way to be autistic, and this book isn't about changing who you are. It's about figuring out what helps you feel calmer, more confident, and more in control.

You're autistic - but what does that really mean?Welcome to the ultimate guide to understanding who you are and what it means to be autistic!In this fully illustrated graphic guide to what it means to be autistic and discover the differences between sensory seekers and avoiders, why you might find some things super easy and other things extra challenging and even begin to understand and navigate all of your big (and small) feelings. Best of all, learn what makes you totally unique. You might just come away with some cool facts to share with your friends and family!

Empower children aged 7 and upward to process big feelings and regulate their senses with Lauren Brukner's bestselling guide. This updated edition has been fully revised to be accessible for neurodivergent and dyslexic readers.Are you ready to be a superhero? Self-Control is here to teach you! With these amazing superpowers, you'll be able to understand your big feelings and find the strength and confidence to feel better.Inside, you'll team up with Self-Control to learn powers that help you feel calm and in control. Try quick boosts, like deep breaths and using mantras, or practice recharging powerups like finding your peaceful place. Whether you're feeling tired, angry, worried or wiggly, you can calm those big feelings with Self-Control's help. You can even read with a grown-up as a superhero team!With fun illustrations that show you exactly what to do, handy charts and tips for parents and teachers, this amazing guide gives you all the self-regulation superpowers you need. Put on your cape and your mask - Self-Control (and You!) to the rescue!

Packed with easy-to-use ideas to regulate emotions and senses, Lauren Brukner's internationally bestselling book is back in new and improved form! It will help kids aged 7+ process difficult feelings so that they feel awesome and in control! This updated edition has been fully revised to be accessible for ALL readers.Hey, awesome reader! Are big feelings or tricky situations getting in the way of your day? Don't worry-this book is here to help YOU take charge and feel amazing!Packed with fun ideas, this guide is all about understanding your feelings and learning cool tools to handle them. You'll find ways to feel "just right," whether you're at home, at school, or anywhere else. And guess what? You can even use this book on your own or team up with a grown-up for extra help!Inside, you'll learn about:- Everyday calming tricks: Try quick and clever exercises like bubble breaths, pressure holds, or finger pulls-perfect for anywhere, anytime.- Longer body breaks: Feeling fast and wiggly or slow and tired? Do cool moves like the cross-crawl or the superman pose!- Why and how it works: Get the lowdown on feelings and what's going on in your body so you can pick the best tools for YOU. With cool illustrations that show you exactly what to do, handy checklists and tips for parents and teachers, this awesome guide makes self-regulation super easy and fun. You'll feel strong, confident, and ready for anything! Are you ready to feel awesome and in control? Let's go!