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.


Bibi is struggling to settle in to her new home away from her dad and all her friends, but an unexpected encounter will change everything for her. This thought-provoking story in verse about the power of friendship was written by experienced performance poet Shagufta K Iqbal.


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.


Text type: A story in verse

Illustrated by: Koustubha Jagadeesh
Prepared for publication by: Collins Big Cat