Becky Goddard-Hill

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. Big feelings can be difficult to cope with and may make you feel out of control. Discover what happens to your body and brain when you have these feelings and learn powerful ways to cope with them, so you can feel in control again. 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. Becky Goddard-Hill is a former social worker a children’s psychotherapist and the author of activity books for kids which focus on wellbeing and emotional health. In this book on Big Feelings Becky aims to empower kids to manage those uncomfortable feelings that can often seem challenging and overwhelming. She wants them to feel in control and have a range of tools they can use when times are hard.

Awarded Highly Commended in the 2022 Creative Play Awards Discover the treasures and pleasures of our natural world with 52 fun activities following the seasons. Filled with crafts, gardening, games, art and science activities for children aged 7 years and up that are budget-friendly and will entertain all year round. From Spring sunflower challenges to Summer mandalas, Autumn conker craft to Winter pine cone decorations, it will inspire children to get creative with nature! Fun activities for every week of the yearEasy-to-follow instructions and tipsColourful photographs and illustrations

Support children’s emotional well being and overcome worries. In a world that’s increasingly chaotic and uncertain, Create your own calm sets kids on a path to becoming emotionally resilient and helps them to take practical, positive steps towards being calm and happy. Full of simple, practical ideas to help manage feelings of stress, anger and anxietyFun activities that can be done on their own or with friends and familyTry out yoga, grow a pizza garden or go cloud watchingLearn about the surprising science behind emotions along the wayFrom award-winning blogger and author of Create your own happy Create your own calm is the perfect companion to Create your own happy (9780008301217) – empowering children to shape their lives and the lives of others around them.

Support children’s emotional well being and boost happiness. Empower children to shape their lives and the lives of others around them. This illustrated activity book helps them take practical steps towards creating their own happiness and positive self-esteem. Full of simple, practical ideas to help children to feel confident, strong and happyFun activities that can be done on their own or with friends and familyPlant a seed bomb outdoors, make a happy playlist or create a recycling monsterLearn about the surprising science behind emotions along the wayFrom award-winning parenting bloggers

This positive and insightful guide gives you the tools to build your resilience, embrace mistakes, and handle all of life's challenges. There are tons of ideas to try to help you recognise your strength, deal with problems and navigate pressures in school and at home, plus you’ll learn the science behind why they work. Carry out the activities by yourself or with family and friends and take your resilience into your own hands! Be Resilient Be You is the perfect companion to Be Happy Be You (9780008367565) and Be Confident Be You (9780008545208).

Help young children to understand and talk about their feelings with this beautifully illustrated book of activities. Chosen for the Read for Empathy collection 2025 Sometimes it can be hard for children to know exactly how they feel. Talking about feelings makes them easier to understand and helps them choose how to react to them. Written by children’s therapist and emotional wellbeing author, Becky Goddard-Hill, the fun, simple activities are designed to give you and your child the tools to cope with a whole range of different emotions. Go on a happiness hunt, play animal charades, feed your worry monster and do the cushion walk! With tips for grown-ups to spark conversations and give advice, it is the perfect book to share with little ones.

Winner of the Creative Play Awards 2023 Discover the treasures of our natural world with 52 fun activities following the seasons. Filled with activities and games for children aged 7 years and up to do out and about in nature that are budget-friendly and will entertain all year round. From spring birdwatching walks to summer park games, autumn wildlife tracking to winter nature rubbings, these 52 things to see and do will inspire children to go on a nature walk and have fun outdoors! Fun activities for every week of the yearEasy-to-follow instructions and tipsColourful photographs and illustrations From authors of A Year of Nature Craft and Play, (9780008467944), awarded Highly Commended in the 2022 Creative Play Awards.

The teenage guide to boosting happiness and resilience. This positive and insightful guide gives you the tools to build your confidence, eliminate negative feelings and boost happiness in all areas of your life. Scientists reckon 40% of your happiness is within your control, that's A LOT of happiness and this book will help you to harness it...

This positive and insightful guide gives you the tools to build your confidence, overcome low self-esteem, and embrace opportunities in all areas of your life. The two things you have the power to control in life are your thoughts and your actions. This is great news because these both have a huge impact on how your life turns out. Change your thoughts and you change your world. There are tons of ideas to try from practising positive self-talk, to making a coping kit and tackling fears, plus you’ll learn the science behind why they work. Carry out the activities by yourself or with family and friends and take your confidence into your own hands! Be Confident Be You is the perfect companion to Be Happy Be You (9780008367565).

Support children’s emotional well being and spread kindness. How much better would the world be if everyone was kind to each other? Create your own kindness encourages kids to be kind to themselves, other people and the world around them. Full of simple, practical ideas to help spread kindnessFun activities that can be done on their own or with friends and familyCreate a hug box, bake a kindness cake or go litter pickingInspiring stories about acts of kindnessFrom award-winning blogger and author of Create your own happy and Create your own calm Create your own kindness is the perfect companion to Create your own happy (9780008301217) and Create your own calm (9780008367589) empowering children to shape their lives and the lives of others around them.

This positive and insightful guide gives you the tools to build your confidence, eliminate negative feelings and boost happiness in all areas of your life. Being a teenager has its own unique challenges, but it’s also the perfect time to shape your own mental wellbeing and happiness. Scientists reckon 40% of your happiness is within your control, that’s A LOT of happiness and this book will help you to harness it… There are tons of ideas to try from creating an anxiety toolkit, to planning a digital detox and meditating, plus you’ll learn the science behind why they work. Carry out the activities by yourself or with family and friends and take your happiness into your own hands!

A new baby brings a great deal of excitement to a household, but managing on a reduced income can be a daunting prospect. Full of top tips and creative ideas, this practical guide will help you make the right financial decisions during your pregnancy and throughout your maternity leave - whether this is 6 weeks or 6 years!How to Afford Time Off with Your Baby will:* help you to budget at each and every stage, from pregnancy to starting school* offer guidance on the essential pieces of baby kit so you don't overbuy* propose creative ways to generate a little extra cash and achieve more with less* advise you on how to release and save money during this critical time With an extensive resource section full of up-to-date websites, activity groups and key advisors, How to Afford Time off with Your Baby is an indispensable guide that will help you worry less so you can enjoy those precious moments with your new baby much more.