Sayada Ramdial – 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.“I’m Wygenia. On my island, we speak a language that’s all our own, so you might not be familiar with it. I’m going to tell you about the time my grannie got sick and how my mooma and I helped her get better. I’ll tell you exactly how it happened, using the exact words Mooma and Grannie used.”When her beloved Grannie falls ill, ten-year-old Wygenia feels lonely and helpless. Then she learns about a healing plant so powerful it’s called 'Wonder of the World.' But will it really work?Set in the Caribbean island of Trinidad, this realistic fiction tale tells the story of Wygenia’s quest to restore her Grannie to the high-spirited companion she used to know.Teachers, parents and caregivers looking for familial, multicultural stories for children ages 7 and up will appreciate this story that evokes Caribbean traditions and customs in a non-stereotypical way.White/Band 10 books have more complex sentences and figurative language.Ideas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.

Big Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic readers that together provide a consistent and highly effective approach to teaching phonics.Let's make dinner! Find out how one family cooks jerk chicken in this instruction book.

Get ready to celebrate the life and times of Noxxy the cat in the most Jamaican way possible!Noxxy was the best cat Janae could ask for. She was playful, caring and had the softest fur ever!When Noxxy passes away, Janae doesn't know how to be without her and nothing will make her feel better.However, after a big, warm hug from Granny and a tale of the traditional Jamaican nine night to remember the deceased and help their spirits move on, an idea starts to form . . .With help from family and friends, Janae is determined to put on the best nine night for Noxxy ever!But will the nine night make it easier for Janae be able to say goodbye to Noxxy?Featuring a lovely note to parents and carers from the award-winning Trish Cooke, this warm and heartfelt picture book tackles the tricky topic of pet death and grief with the vibrant Jamaican twist!