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.
Jane Lawes Book order






- 2022
- 2019
Marie and Aiden have moved to Avondale and are finding their new life difficult. That is until they start volunteering at the Avondale Animal Sanctuary. They quickly make friends with Dylan but Cassie seems a bit grumpy and upset. Can the team help Cassie to solve the kitten crisis Kitten Crisis is part of the Galaxy range of books from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Galaxy provides captivating fiction and non-fiction for Pink A to White band. The rich collection of highly decodable books immerses children in a range of cross-curricular topics and genres. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and activities to support reading at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding. Reading 6-7 years
- 2019
When an injured otter is bought to Avondale Animal Sanctuary, Marie decides it's time to take action. She plans to give a talk in school assembly about the danger that litter poses to wildlife, but one-by- one, her friends start backing out. Will Marie be brave enough to give the talk on her own? Animal Sanctuary: Wildlife Warning iis part of the Galaxy range of books from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Galaxy provides captivating fiction and non-fiction for Pink A to White band. The rich collection of highly decodable books immerses children in a range of cross-curricular topics and genres. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and activities to support reading at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding. Reading age: 6-7 years
- 2019
In this second story set in the Avondale Animal Sanctuary, Marie and Aidan have a new problem. Rufus the dog needs a new home, but he barks so loudly that he keeps putting people off! Can Aidan come up with a plan to help Rufus and the santuary Animal Doggy Drama is part of the Galaxy range of books from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Galaxy provides captivating fiction and non-fiction for Pink A to White band. The rich collection of highly decodable books immerses children in a range of cross-curricular topics and genres. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and activities to support reading at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding. Reading 6-7 years
- 2019
Oxford Reading Tree TreeTops Reflect: Oxford Level 18: Stage Fright
- 96 pages
- 4 hours of reading
Parnita feels like everything's slipping through her fingers - the end-of-year play, her last term at primary school, and even her best friend... Prompt thoughtful discussions and support development of higher-level comprehension skills with Reflect - a series of emotionally powerful stories with realistic settings.
- 2018
Sports Day: A Bloomsbury Young Reader
- 48 pages
- 2 hours of reading
Emmie's school is having a big sports day and everyone has to choose which event to do. But Emmie isn't sure what to choose and she is sure that she is going to come in last... Bloomsbury Young Readers provide engaging, illustrated stories by brilliant authors like Julia Donaldson, tailored to get children reading.
- 2016
Cartwheel into this sparkling new series about the exciting, energetic and inspirational world of gymnastics! Tara loves doing cartwheels and handstands in her garden, spending every spare moment practising! But with so many other things to learn, like backflips and somersaults, Tara is desperate to join a gym club. When her mum finally relents, Tara signs up for a summer course at Silverdale Gymnastics Club. With a real sprung floor, bars, beams and a big foam pit, the gym club is everything that Tara has ever dreamed of. After a whirlwind week, Tara can't believe her luck when she's asked to join the acrobatics squad and is partnered up with another girl, ready to learn all sorts of new balances and moves!
- 2016
Gym-mad Tara still can't believe she's part of the Silverdale Gymnastics Club - and that she's through to a national competition! But Tara's homework is starting to pile up and when her teachers notice that her school work is sliding she's in big trouble ... Can Tara finish all her work on time and win a gold medal?
- 2016
Tara has been entered for her first ever gym competition and she's desperate to win. But she's so busy learning the tricky routine that she doesn't have time for her best friends.When they all fall out, Tara realizes that her friends are more special than any medal. Can she find a way to make up with them and follow her gym star dreams?With a foreword by Olympic medal winner Beth Tweddle.
- 2015
It's the spring term at Aurora House, the school where dancing dreams come true. Tash is delighted to be back, especially when she realizes she'll be learning to dance en pointe!But when her friend Anisha starts acting strangely in class, Tash is worried. Their first ballet exam is coming up, and Anisha isn't even trying to master the tricky arabesque. Can Tash get her back on track before it's too late?
