Rachael Davis

  • 5 stars across 21 books

 Rachael Davis is a mixed-raced children's author, represented by literary agent Alice Williams. She lives in Hampshire with her husband and two young daughters and loves the magic of getting lost in a good book. She studied Mathematics at Oxford University and then went to work in Finance. A few years later, her mother was diagnosed with terminal cancer and Rachael decided life was too short not to do what you love. She left her job, did a masters in English Literature at Surrey University, became a full-time writer, and has never looked back.

 
         

 Rachael writes for children of all ages, both fiction and non-fiction, and is passionate about showcasing diversity and mental wellness. Her debut picture book, I am NOT a Prince (Hachette, January 2022), is illustrated by Beatrix Hatcher. Rachael also writes reading scheme books and is a judge for the inaugural Jericho Prize for Black-British children's writers.

 
         

 You can find Rachael on social media: @RachDavisAuthor

 
20th January 2022

I Am NOT a Prince

Hopp is a little frog who definitely does NOT want to be a prince! A fairy tale for the 21st century that challenges... MoreI Am NOT a Prince

(11 reviews) Review
6th June 2024

You Got This!

A joyful book that encourages children to build their self-esteem and empathy towards others. With a fun rhyming text fr... MoreYou Got This!

(8 reviews) Review
1st June 2023

Over the Rainbow: The Science, Magic and Meaning of Rainbows

There's nothing better than a rainbow appearing after a storm, but have you ever wondered why they appear and what makes... MoreOver the Rainbow: The Science, Magic and Meaning of Rainbows

(4 reviews) Review
1st February 2024

The Bunny Who Came to Breakfast (PB)

  A laugh-out-loud picture book about one family's surprise visit from an excitable BUNNY! When a ch... MoreThe Bunny Who Came to Breakfast (PB)

(2 reviews) Review
5th July 2022

A Mind Like Mine: 21 famous people and their mental health

 Mind Like Mine is a stigma-busting collection of biographies of some of the great people from history who have lived wi... MoreA Mind Like Mine: 21 famous people and their mental health

(1 review) Review
10th October 2024

The Dinosaur Who Came to Dinner (PB)

A roarsome picture book about one family's visit from an excitable DINOSAUR! When an unexpected guest arriv... MoreThe Dinosaur Who Came to Dinner (PB)

(1 review) Review
22nd April 2021

How to Fight Fear: Band 04/Blue

Collins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds features exciting fiction and non-fiction decodable readers to enthuse an... MoreHow to Fight Fear: Band 04/Blue

(0 reviews) Review
12th September 2022

Saturn's Secrets: Phase 5 Set 2

Big Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Tr... MoreSaturn's Secrets: Phase 5 Set 2

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16th June 2021

Beaches and Bays: Band 05/Green

Collins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds features exciting fiction and non-fiction decodable readers to enthuse an... MoreBeaches and Bays: Band 05/Green

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10th January 2022

The Undercover Mathematician: Band 11+/Lime Plus

Collins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrat... MoreThe Undercover Mathematician: Band 11+/Lime Plus

(0 reviews) Review
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