Narinder Dhami

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. Milo and his dad are moving in with Lily and her mum. Milo and Lily aren’t at all happy about it, and neither are their pets… Copper/Band 12 books provide more complex plots and longer chapters that develop reading stamina. Text type: A contemporary story Ideas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities

Oxford Reading Tree Story Sparks is an emotionally-engaging fiction series that will fire children's imaginations and develop their comprehension skills. The variety of authors and illustrators broadens children's reading experience, with something to appeal to every child. The titles at Oxford Levels 1+ to 5 are phonically decodable with some extra high-interest words to expand children's vocabularies and enrich the stories. All the books in the series are carefully levelled, making it easy to match every reader to the right book. This pack contains six books, one of each of the following titles: Bam and Red, Sam's Backpack, The Drum, The Dragon Balloon, A Bump in the Bed and A Big Egg for Hen.

Oxford Reading Tree Story Sparks is an emotionally-engaging fiction series that will fire children's imaginations and develop their comprehension skills. The variety of authors and illustrators broadens children's reading experience, with something to appeal to every child. The titles at Oxford Levels 1+ to 5 are phonically decodable with some extra high-interest words to expand children's vocabularies and enrich the stories. All the books in the series are carefully levelled, making it easy to match every reader to the right book. This pack contains 36 books, six of each of the following titles: Bam and Red, Sam's Backpack, The Drum, The Dragon Balloon, A Bump in the Bed and A Big Egg for Hen.

Dani's mother has just got married - and Dani has acquired an awful new stepsister who doesn't want to have anything to do with her. To make things worse Dani has to move house and school - to the same school as Lalita, her stepsister. She confides in her beloved gran, who gives her a special gift to help distract her from all the turmoil. It's a copy of her diary that she kept as a child, detailing everything happened to her when her family moved from India to England in the 1960s. It's in Punjabi, so Dani knows she's going to have to work hard to read it but as soon as she starts she knows it'll be worth it. Reading about her gran's friendship with the mischevious Milly is hugely fun and soon it becomes clear there's even more to the story. Dani will have to delve deep to figure out what really happened all those years ago - and specifically what happened to Milly. Can the past help with her future too?

In Daring Deeds, read all about astonishing adventures into the great unknown.

Fliss is desperate for a pet and volunteers to look after the school hamster for the weekend. Kenny's horrible sister is out to make trouble in The Sleepover Club at Kenny's - have the Sleepover Club met their match?. The club also attempt to reach stardom with Fliss's mum's camcorder.

This pack contains 18 books. There are six copies of each of the Readerful Rise titles at Oxford Reading Level 13. These books are for readers aged 11 to 13 years old. They are for students who are working below expected standard in their reading. The Readerful Rise series ensures that older struggling readers have high-low books with age-appropriate content and topics, that look like the books their peers are enjoying, but are written at a level they can read successfully.

In this retelling of an ancient Indian tale, a ten-headed demon kidnaps Rama's wife, Sita. Rama vows to bring her home. Travelling across forests and mountains to a distant island, Rama meets new friends and faces powerful enemies. With the help of a friend with extraordinary powers, he prepares for a final battle to rescue Sita and return to his kingdom. Rama's Journey is at Oxford Reading Level 13. It is for readers aged 11 to 13 years old who are working below expected standard in their reading. The Readerful Rise series ensures that older struggling readers have books with age-appropriate content and topics, that looks like the books their peers are enjoying, but are a written at a level they can read successfully.

Fully Booked is a series of fiction and non-fiction for readers in KS3 who need reading practice in phonics and decoding skills. The paperback format resembles books their peers are reading, while the shorter length will help students gain confidence and make progress. They can be read in class or at home and are supported by free teacher notes. In 1912 scientists thought they’d found the earliest human remains at Piltdown, but it was a fake. Who created the hoax? No one knows for sure. This gripping book reads like a mystery, showing how clues slowly revealed the truth. This is a non-fiction mystery based on a real historical event. The focus sounds covered are: /ai/ ay, a-e, ey, ei. Free teacher notes for this book are provided on collins.co.uk which will help to develop comprehension skills, vocabulary acquisition and recall – leading to reading success.

This pack contains six copies of each of the Readerful Rise Pack B titles at Oxford Reading Levels 7-8: You're Not My Family!; A Lost World Discovered; The Cookie Muncher; Do Astronauts Wear Pants?. These books are for readers aged 7 to 11 years old. They are for pupils who are working below expected standard in their reading. The Readerful Rise series ensures that older struggling readers have high-low books with age-appropriate content and topics, that look like the books their peers are enjoying, but are written at a level they can read successfully.

This pack contains four books. There is one copy of each of the Readerful Rise Pack B titles at Oxford Reading Levels 7-8: You're Not My Family!; A Lost World Discovered; The Cookie Muncher; Do Astronauts Wear Pants?. These books are for readers aged 7 to 11 years old. They are for pupils who are working below expected standard in their reading. The Readerful Rise series ensures that older struggling readers have high-low books with age-appropriate content and topics, that look like the books their peers are enjoying, but are written at a level they can read successfully.

Harley and Jack are family now, but they would rather not be! Will a school project bring them closer together? You're Not My Family! is at Oxford Reading Level 7. It is for readers aged 7 to 11 years old who are working below expected standard in their reading. The Readerful Rise series ensures that older struggling readers have high-low books with age-appropriate content and topics, that look like the books their peers are enjoying, but are written at a level they can read successfully.

Oxford Reading Tree Traditional Tales: Level 6: Pack of 4: More Stories contains: Oxford Reading Tree Traditional Tales: Level 6: The Dove and the Crow Oxford Reading Tree Traditional Tales: Level 6: Talk, Talk, Talk Oxford Reading Tree Traditional Tales: Level 6: A Husband for a Mouse Oxford Reading Tree Traditional Tales: Level 6: Two Boxes The Oxford Reading Tree Traditional Tales series includes 36 enchanting stories from all over the world, complementing the original Traditional Tales titles published in 2011. They are a perfect introduction to different cultures, traditions and values. All the stories are carefully levelled and matched to the phonics progression of the Oxford Reading Levels, enabling children to read the stories independently. The stories can also be used alongside other phonics programmes, such as Floppy's Phonics and Essential Letters and Sounds. The inside cover notes will guide teachers and parents/carers in supporting their children when reading the stories. The stories will delight children while developing the essential reading skills of decoding and comprehension. Written and illustrated by authors and artists from around the world, these tales are a true global series, perfect for any child anywhere.

Oxford Reading Tree Traditional Tales: Level 6: Pack of 24: More Stories contains: Oxford Reading Tree Traditional Tales: Level 6: The Dove and the Crow Oxford Reading Tree Traditional Tales: Level 6: Talk, Talk, Talk Oxford Reading Tree Traditional Tales: Level 6: A Husband for a Mouse Oxford Reading Tree Traditional Tales: Level 6: Two Boxes The Oxford Reading Tree Traditional Tales series includes 36 enchanting stories from all over the world, complementing the original Traditional Tales titles published in 2011. They are a perfect introduction to different cultures, traditions and values. All the stories are carefully levelled and matched to the phonics progression of the Oxford Reading Levels, enabling children to read the stories independently. The stories can also be used alongside other phonics programmes, such as Floppy's Phonics and Essential Letters and Sounds. The inside cover notes will guide teachers and parents/carers in supporting their children when reading the stories. The stories will delight children while developing the essential reading skills of decoding and comprehension. Written and illustrated by authors and artists from around the world, these tales are a true global series, perfect for any child anywhere.

A crow wants to eat the delicious food he smells cooking in a kitchen. Ignoring a dove's warning to stay out of the kitchen, the crow goes ahead with his plan to steal some of the food. The Oxford Reading Tree Traditional Tales series includes 36 enchanting stories from all over the world, complementing the original Traditional Tales titles published in 2011. They are a perfect introduction to different cultures, traditions and values. All the stories are carefully levelled and matched to the phonics progression of the Oxford Reading Levels, enabling children to read the stories independently. The stories can also be used alongside other phonics programmes, such as Floppy's Phonics and Essential Letters and Sounds. The inside cover notes will guide teachers and parents/carers in supporting their children when reading the stories. The stories will delight children while developing the essential reading skills of decoding and comprehension. Written and illustrated by authors and artists from around the world, these tales are a true global series, perfect for any child anywhere.

The Fresh Start Readers support the Read Write Inc. Fresh Start programme and are designed for independent reading in class or at home, after students have finished the Modules. The books are aligned to the phonic progression of the Modules to ensure students are confident in reading them independently and that they experience success. This Reader contains two texts which align with the phonic focus of Module 23 and Module 24. In Posters, Pets ..., friends Leon and Harry must learn to live together. In Eva and Alex, two poems tell us about the new girl, Alex, joining the school. Each book contains two high-interest fiction or non-fiction texts on topics that will appeal to older readers. There is a variety of genres across the series, including stories, graphic texts, narrative non-fiction and quizzes - so there's something for everyone. The books have a grown-up look and feel that resembles the books their peers are reading. They contain appealing, age-appropriate black and white or two-colour illustrations, and full-colour photos. Crucially, they feel manageable for struggling readers, avoiding large blocks of text and including short chapters and feature words. Independent reading is supported by a page before each text containing the Green Words, Red Words and Challenge Words they will come across in the text.