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.
Helen Dineen writes fiction, non-fiction and poetry for children. Born and raised in Edinburgh, Helen loved learning languages at school. This took her on exciting adventures to France and Belgium before she settled back in the UK with her family. Alongside writing, Helen loves a long walk on a cold day, dark chocolate and making a fuss of dogs." Beatriz Castro is a professional illustrator who grew up in Logroño, La Rioja, Spain. She was inspired by the natural world around her, to draw and write fantastic stories. She is passionate about animals and books. She loves to read mystery books. Beatriz currently lives with her husband, dogs and birds.