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.


Join author Philippa Forrester as she takes us on a journey along the Nile and explores all the fascinating nature and history that can be discovered along the way.


Diamond/Band 17 books offer more complex, underlying themes to give opportunities for children to understand causes and points of view.


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.

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