The Brementown Musicians: Band 13/Topaz
The lives of a donkey, a dog, a cat and a rooster are turned upside-down when they are abandoned by their owners. Do n... More
Think Again!
THINK AGAIN! is a title that will take readers on a wild ride through history, science, the natural world and the human ... More
In the Forest
These colorful books introduce kids to wildlife of all kinds, providing informative details about the behavior of differ... More
Collins Big Cat Progress Starter Set (for reading age 6-7)
The ideal way to try Collins Big Cat, to plug gaps and to refresh your reading resources at unbeatable prices. Starter s... More
In the Desert: Level 6
Collins Arabic Big Cat is a guided reading series for ages 3 to 11. The series is structured with reference to the lea... More
Night Animals
Which animals come out at night? How do they find food in the dark? Where do they go during the day? In this book you'll... More
Cinderella
The classic fairy tale, specially retold for young children and illustrated with fresh, bright pictures. Poor Cinderella... More
How to be a Knight
Aimed at children aged 6-9, this title provides information on how to be a knight. Steer's previous titles include 'Drag... More
World of Football
New for the 2010 World Cup. , this series covers both the 2010 World Cup in South Africa but also sets it in historical ... More
Up Up and Away
Gorgeous new concept board book by Frann Preston-Gannon featuring animals up above us! * Author's The Journey Home has b... More
Buried Treasure
Join the Peephole Pirates as they follow their treasure map in search of the buried gold. Peep through the pages to see ... More
Baby Dragon and the Animal Olympics: Band 03/Yellow
Baby Dragon is excited about the Animal Olympics, but while his friends already have parts to play in the event, he ha... More
In the Garden: Band 01a/Pink a
What happens when Mum is in the garden tidying up, but the children just want to play? This simple, humorous story bo... More
Rat-a-tat-tat
Collins Big Cat is a guided reading series for ages 4-11 edited by Cliff Moon. Top children's authors and illustrators h... More
Fishy Friend: Band 04/Blue
When Sam and his family took a trip to the beach, they weren't expecting him to make a snappy new friend... This sweet... More
The Magic Pen
Talking Books are read-along versions of the Collins Big Cat titles. Lively readings, sound effects and music all help t... More
Phonics Starter Set
It's now even easier to get started with Collins Big Cat with our new Starter Packs - great for filling gaps in reading ... More
Knock Knock!: Band 04/Blue
Joe is waiting for his friend Harry, but each time there is a knock at the door he finds an unexpected visitor waiting... More
Blast Off to the Moon!
Talking Books are read-along versions of the Collins Big Cat titles. Lively readings, sound effects and music all help t... More
Around the World: Band 03/Yellow
Collins Big Cat has teamed up with award-winning educational developers, Shoo Fly, to create new cross-curricular E-Re... More
Playing: Band 01b/Pink B
Collins Big Cat has teamed up with award-winning educational developers, Shoo Fly, to create new cross-curricular E-Re... More
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
Lewis Carroll's fantastical tale is an artist's dream. With the complete, unabridged text and glowing full-colour illust... More
The Secret Garden: V&A Collector's Edition
The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett is a magical novel for adults and children alike. This new hardback i... More
I Can Help Workbook
A Workbook enabling children to practise the language points presented in the Reader. These workbooks ac... More
Elephant's Ears: Band 03/Yellow
Written by Collins Big Cat Writing Competition 2013 winner Grace Webster, this original and funny story follows a baby... More
Bob's Secret Hideaway: Band 03/Yellow
Collins Big Cat is a guided reading series for ages 4-11 edited by Cliff Moon. Top children's authors and illustrators... More
Turtle's Party In The Clouds: Band 06/Orange
Turtle wanted to go to the party in the clouds, but how would she get there without wings? She had an idea, but, unfor... More
Mighty Mountains, Swirling Seas: Band 11/Lime
Poems inspired by the world all around us. * Lime/Band 11 books have longer sentence structures and a gr... More
The Great Chapatti Chase: Band 10/White
"Run, run as fast as you can! You can't catch me, I'm Chapatti Man!" But will Chapatti Man escape? * Whi... More
Brave Nurses: Mary Seacole and Edith Cavell: Band 10/White
Mary Seacole and Edith Cavell risked their lives to look after the wounded and the dying. They proved that bravery in ... More
Happy New Year: Band 05/Green
The start of a New Year is celebrated in different ways all over the world. Find out how inside! * Green... More
The Big, Bad City: Band 07/Turquoise
Little Red Hen is looking for Granny's house in the big, bad city. Should she trust the smiley stranger who wants to h... More
Landmarks of the World: Band 07/Turquoise
From the pyramids in Egypt to the Sydney Opera House, landmarks have been built all over the world. Find out what make... More
The Gardening Year: Band 06/Orange
Spring, Summer. Autumn. Winter. The garden changes with every season of the year. New surprises, new shoots and new jo... More
Flying High: Band 09/Gold
Hot-air balloons, gliders, solar-powered planes ... Climb board and find out about the world of aircraft. ... More
Wild Weather: Band 11/Lime
From whirling sandstorms to freezing blizzards, take a journey around the Earth to see some of its wildest weather. ... More
One Potato: Band 05/Green
One potato is not at all happy about being eaten! He leads the farmer's wife on a wild potato chase through the garden... More
Own Goal: Band 08/Purple
It's Jack's first day at Glendale School. He's a star goalie, so why isn't he happy when he's asked to join the team? ... More
Dubai From The Sky: Band 08/Purple
A history of Dubai, told through stunning aerial photos. * Purple/ Band 8 books offer developing readers... More
Rumpelstiltskin: Band 09/Gold
Daisy longs to marry the king, but he wants her to prove herself first. Daisy asks for help from an unlikely friend, b... More
Full Moon Night in Silk Cotton Tree Village: A Collection of Caribbean Folk Tales: Band 15/Emerald
Learn all about the strange goings on in Cotton Tree Village with these four traditional tales from the Caribbean, bea... More
The Firebird: A Russian Folk Tale: Band 14/Ruby
June Crebbin tells this traditional magical tale. When Prince Ivan meets Grey Wolf, the two set out on an adventure th... More
The Legend of Blackbeard: Band 15/Emerald
Travel with fearsome Captain Blackbeard and his crew of pirates across the open seas as they search for treasure and c... More
The battle of Kupe and Te Wheke: A Maori Tale: Band 13/Topaz
Find out all about how New Zealand was made in this traditional Mauri creation story. As the heroic Kupe and mythical ... More
The Nutcracker and the Mouse King: Band 14/Ruby
Wonderful storyteller Ursula Jones tells the story of the Nutcracker, and his noble attempt to defeat the evil Mouse K... More
The Jungle Book: Band 16/Sapphire
Rudyard Kipling's much-loved classic story for children, retold here by Narinder Dhami. Follow Mowgli's adventures wit... More
The White Mouse: A Folk Tale from The Panchatantra: Band 13/Topaz
Discover an ancient Indian culture in this traditional tale of magic, love and a very special quest. When a small whit... More
Frankenstein: Band 18/Pearl
When Frankenstein creates a monster, he never expects it to be such a huge threat to society, what will he have to do ... More
Aladdin and the Genies: Band 14/Ruby
Vivian French tells this well-known, much loved traditional tale of Aladdin, the magical genies and Aladdin's wishes. ... More
The Black Bull: Band 14/Ruby
When Flora dreams of happiness, she doesn't expect to be thrown on to the back of a great, black bull! But as Flora an... More
The Tinderbox: Band 15/Emerald
When Jack finds an old tinderbox, he doesn't think much of it, but the fact that someone else wants it so much makes h... More
The Railway Children: Band 16/Sapphire
A new chance to follow the lives of Roberta, Phyllis and Peter as they relocate to the country and make friends with s... More
Pinocchio: Band 15/Emerald
Remind yourself of the enchanting story of Pinocchio, by Pinocchio, retold here by the multi-award winning author Mich... More
Black Beauty: Band 16/Sapphire
A retelling of Anna Sewell's classic adventure story of Black Beauty as he starts life carefree in the field with his ... More
The 39 Steps: Band 18/Pearl
Revisit John Buchan's classic adventure story of danger and intrigue, as hero Richard Hannay desperately tries to esca... More
Anne of Green Gables: Band 17/Diamond
A funny, heart-warming retelling of Lucy Maud Montgomery's classic story for children, which follows orphan Anne, as s... More
Teeth: Band 01a/Pink a
Find out all about teeth in this photographic information book - from baby teeth and adult teeth to using them and cle... More
Yum: Band 01a/Pink a
One snail, two beetles, three worms, four spiders and five flies - the frog eats them all, with hilarious consequences... More
Helper Bird: Band 03/Yellow
This little bird may be small, but it's very helpful to bigger animals. This photographic non-fiction book shows how t... More
Bad Bat: Band 02b/Red B
Bad Bat enjoys tricking the other animals when they are sleeping - but will he still be laughing when they find a way ... More
This is Me!: Band 00/Lilac
It's fun to draw your own portrait! Follow one girl as she shows how she can make her own self-portrait with collage m... More
Getting Dressed: Band 01a/Pink a
How do you get dressed in the morning? Follow one girl as she gets dressed in clothes appropriate for the changing wea... More
In the Forest: Band 01b/Pink B
There are many exciting things in the forest. Find out all about them from dawn until night in this highly photographi... More
Growing and Changing: Band 04/Blue
As we grow up, our bodies grow and change with us. This information book by Teresa Heapy looks at the changes that hap... More
How to Make a Maraca!: Band 00/Lilac
Ever wanted to make a maraca? This step by step guide will show you how, with clear, engaging photos that show just ho... More
Rolling: Band 03/Yellow
Follow a group of children as they climb to the top of a hill and race each other to the bottom by rolling in this fun... More
All in a Month: Band 02b/Red B
Join the countdown as one boy describes the events in his life in the past month, from moving house a month ago to pre... More
Tod and the Trumpet: Band 04/Blue
Tod is a shy tortoise who hides away, especially when it's time to tidy up! But what will happen when Tod is forced ou... More
The Lonely Penguin: Band 04/Blue
Penguin is lonely - he can't find his friends. Follow him on his journey across Antarctica as he searches for them in ... More
Doing Nothing: Band 03/Yellow
The frog is sitting at the bottom of the pond, doing nothing. But other animals keep coming after him and he has to ho... More
Recycling Plastic: Band 04/Blue
We all know recycling is important, but what actually happens to the things we recycle? This photographic information ... More
Seasons Scrapbook: Band 01b/Pink B
Follow one girl as she visits the park at different points of the year, collecting objects and pictures for her scrapb... More
The Pied Piper of Hamelin: Band 00/Lilac
The town of Hamelin is over-run with rats, and the mayor is getting desperate for a solution. When the mysterious Pied... More
The Lion and the Mouse: Band 02b/Red B
A tiny mouse accidentally disturbs a sleeping lion and fears he will be eaten - but the lion lets him go. When the lio... More
A Night at the Gallery: Band 02a/Red a
All is quiet in the gallery, as two security guards keep watch. But something strange is happening in the paintings, a... More
Night Animals: Band 03/Yellow
When we go to sleep at night, some animals are just waking up. Discover the different activities and features of noctu... More
Animal Coats: Band 02a/Red a
When it rains, we put on a raincoat to protect ourselves. Animals have coats to protect themselves, too. Discover all ... More
Splash: Band 01b/Pink B
There's a storm brewing and a mother and daughter are out on a walk - what can they see? Follow them on their journey ... More
World of Football: Band 02a/Red a
Everyone can play football, anywhere in the world! Find out what you need to play the game and where in the world it i... More
Walking and Walking: Band 01a/Pink a
Follow this girl and her family as they take a walk through changing landscapes and seasons and show how much fun walk... More
River Journey: Band 02b/Red B
Follow a river from its source to the sea and see how it adapts to its surroundings in this highly photographic non-fi... More
I Can Help: Band 01b/Pink B
It's fun to help! Follow one boy as he helps his family over the course of one day in different parts of the home, and... More
Best Bird: Band 02a/Red a
Owl thinks he is the best at everything, but he keeps meeting other birds who are better than him. What is Owl best at... More
The Three Musketeers: Band 17/Diamond
Follow the exciting adventure of D'Artagnan as he desperately tries to fight for a place as one of the King's Musketee... More
Little Women: Band 18/Pearl
Follow the lives of the March sisters, who are forced to pull together when their father leaves to fight in the war. B... More
Wuthering Heights: Band 17/Diamond
Rediscover Emily Bronte's terrifying novel of revenge and hatred set on the wild Yorkshire moors. When an orphaned boy... More
Jane Eyre: Band 18/Pearl
When governess Jane Eyre goes to work at Thornfield Hall and meets the mysterious Mr Rochester, her life finally feels... More
Dance to the Beat Workbook
A Workbook enabling children to practise the language points presented in the Reader. These workbooks ac... More
Hands Workbook
A Workbook enabling children to practise the language points presented in the Reader. These workbooks ac... More
Funny Fish Workbook
A Workbook enabling children to practise the language points presented in the Reader. These workbooks ac... More
Harry's Garden Workbook
A Workbook enabling children to practise the language points presented in the Reader. These workbooks ac... More
Colour Bears Workbook
A Workbook enabling children to practise the language points presented in the Reader. These workbooks ac... More
Cats Workbook
A Workbook enabling children to practise the language points presented in the Reader. These workbooks ac... More
Cat and Dog Play Hide and Seek Workbook
A Workbook enabling children to practise the language points presented in the Reader. These workbooks ac... More
Have you Ever? Workbook
A Workbook enabling children to practise the language points presented in the Reader. These workbooks ac... More
Buzz & Bingo in the Starry Sky Workbook
A Workbook enabling children to practise the language points presented in the Reader. These workbooks ac... More
First Day Workbook
A Workbook enabling children to practise the language points presented in the Reader. These workbooks ac... More
At the Dump Workbook
A Workbook enabling children to practise the language points presented in the Reader. These workbooks ac... More
Chewy Hughie Workbook
A Workbook enabling children to practise the language points presented in the Reader. These workbooks ac... More
How to Draw Cartoons Workbook
A Workbook enabling children to practise the language points presented in the Reader. These workbooks ac... More
The Selfish Giant: Band 12/Copper
A wonderful retelling of Oscar Wilde's classic story about a fierce, angry giant, who wants nothing to do with the chi... More
The Story of Nian: a Folk Tale from China: Band 12/Copper
A traditional tale from China, which explores the ancient rituals of Chinese New Year, and explains how it's come to b... More
The Honey-Guide Bird: Two Traditional Tales from Africa: Band 12/Copper
Two funny, light-hearted traditional tales from Africa. Copper/Band 12 books provide more complex plots ... More
Puss in Boots: Band 12/Copper
A fun, lively retelling of the traditional tale of Puss and how he helps the miller's son when he's given a bag and a ... More
East of the Sun, West of the Moon: Band 13/Topaz
Follow Rosa's magical journey across the snow and ice towards a mysterious prince, who she must rescue in order to unl... More
The Goose Girl: Band 13/Topaz
This hilarious retelling of a traditional Hans Christian Anderson tale tells of mistaken identities as a kind, humble ... More
Collins Big Cat - Progress Starter Set
It's now even easier to get started with Collins Big Cat with our new Starter Packs - great for filling gaps in reading ... More
Clementine's Smile: Band 06/Orange
Clementine the crocodile is known for always being happy and having a big smile, but one day she gets toothache and ca... More
Catching Flies: Band 09/Gold
A beautiful poetry book by June Crebbin exploring the themes of wildlife, the seasons and life's simple pleasures. ... More
I'm Growing a Truck in the Garden: Band 09/Gold
A collection of weird and wonderful poems. Follow one boy through his day as he plays with his friends and creates hav... More
Brilliant Bridges: Band 09/Gold
Bridges come in all different shapes and sizes. How were bridges made in the past? How do they work? Filled with clear... More
If: Band 08/Purple
Using the influence of Rudyard Kipling's Poem "If", award-winning author Mij Kelly explores the challenges of living i... More
Charles Dickens: Band 11/Lime
Charles Dickens was a famous writer who lived in the 19th century. Discover what life was like for Charles, from spend... More
Harry the Clever Spider on Holiday: Band 08/Purple
When Clare and her family go on holiday, she is not allowed to take her pet spider Harry with her - so when he sneaks ... More
The Bogeyman: Band 07/Turquoise
In the middle of a game, Carrie said to Harry "Don't step on the lines or the Bogeyman will get you". Find out who the... More
The Lost Sock: Band 06/Orange
What happens when a lucky pair of socks goes missing? Where do all the lost socks go? Discover the mystical world of s... More
Your Senses: Band 10/White
Each day we use all of our five senses. We see people, hear sounds, touch objects, smell odours and taste food. Filled... More
Skara Brae: Band 07/Turquoise
In 1850 in Scotland, a great storm washed away tonnes of soil to reveal the remains of a village that existed 4,000 ye... More
Wash, Wash, Wash: Band 01a/Pink a
This illustrated non-fiction book shows children how important it is to wash regularly. Follow the main character thro... More
The Prince and the Parsnip: Band 04/Blue
Inspired by the tale of the Princess and the Pea, well-known children's author Vivian French tells the story of Prince... More
The Owl and the Pussycat: Band 00/Lilac
This illustrated wordless version of the poem "The Owl and the Pussycat" by Edward Lear is told through the beautiful ... More
Time for School: Band 03/Yellow
Engaging and fun, this poem is about the school day and is written by award-winning contemporary poet Wendy Cope. ... More
Animals in Hiding: Band 04/Blue
How do animals in the wild hide when they are hunting or being hunted? This photographic information book shows how an... More
Oops, Owl!: Band 01a/Pink a
A big owl and a small owl sit up in a tree. In trying to show each other how big they are, the small owl is accidental... More
The Three Little Rabbits: Band 01b/Pink B
Three young rabbits have built their homes from straw, wood and bricks. But will their houses be strong enough to stop... More
Art in the Woods: Band 02b/Red B
This non-fiction instruction book shows children how materials found in the wood, including pine cones, leaves and twi... More
What's in the Egg?: Band 00/Lilac
This photographic information book by Moira Butterfield shows the variety of creatures that hatch from eggs, including... More
Arctic Life: Band 04/Blue
Who lives in the Arctic? This photographic information book by Sean Callery explores the Arctic and looks at how the a... More
It's Great To Be Small!: Band 04/Blue
Ebba the baby elephant doesn't like being the smallest elephant in her group. When she meets Tiny the mouse, though, E... More
In the Jungle: Band 01b/Pink B
This non-fiction book takes you on a journey into the jungle and looks at the people, animals and wildlife that live t... More
In the Sea: Band 01b/Pink B
This photographic non-fiction book explores the sea and looks at what kinds of plants and creatures live there - inclu... More
Jump and Fly: Band 01a/Pink a
Follow baby bird as it learns how to fly for the first time. This beautifully-illustrated fiction story was written by... More
The Ugly Duckling: Band 00/Lilac
Follow the ugly duckling, who is rejected by the other ducks because he doesn't look like them and doesn't fit in. Wil... More
My Pet Worm: Band 03/Yellow
This photographic instruction book shows children how to keep worms as pets and take care of them correctly, including... More
How to Make a Hat: Band 01a/Pink a
Children can learn how to make and decorate paper hats in this engaging non-fiction book by Sarah Levison. Step-by-ste... More
Discover Mars!: Band 03/Yellow
Mars is the closest planet to Earth, but how much do we know about it? Written by science author Steve Parker, this fa... More
How to Make a Camp: Band 02a/Red a
This photographic non-fiction book gives children simple instructions for how to build their own tent in the garden us... More
Homes: Band 02a/Red a
Where do people live? This photographic non-fiction book looks at the variety of places that can be called home from h... More
The Hare and the Tortoise: Band 03/Yellow
In this delightful retelling of Aesop's well-known fable, children's-book-award winner Melanie Williamson captures the... More
The Boy who Cried Wolf: Band 01b/Pink B
A shepherd boy decides to play a trick on the people in his village by telling them that there is a wolf nearby. But w... More
So You Want A Pet?: Band 08/Purple
From dogs and cats to stick insects and sea monkeys, there are many types of pet. Which one is right for you? ... More
Our Head Teacher is a Super-Villain: Band 10/White
Something strange is going on at my school. All the teachers have yellow swirly eyes, and we've got some weird new sch... More
Slumbery Stumble in the Jungle: Band 06/Orange
Charlie Monkey is worried. The forest is getting smaller and a big yellow monster is coming. What can he do to save hi... More
Wild Dog In The City: Band 05/Green
Once, coyotes only lived in the country. Now, they've moved into cities, where they go hunting at night. ... More
Rally Challenge: Band 10/White
An exhilarating ride with one of New Zealand's foremost adventure photographers, Andy Belcher as he takes on the New Z... More
Hercules: Superhero: Band 11/Lime
Young Hercules is challenged by the King to carry out seven labours - no problem, although the King is less impressed ... More
Where on Earth?: Band 11/Lime
Where on Earth describes the journeys of significant explorers, revealing the lands they discovered and what they foun... More
Building High: Band 11/Lime
A non-chronological report that describes scaffolding: what it is made from, how it has developed around the world fro... More
Buzz and Bingo in the Starry Sky: Band 10/White
In this comical adventure, Buzz and Bingo find themselves in Outer Space trying to help a lost alien, XY5, find his pa... More
The Cloud Forest: Band 11/Lime
The photographs and text in this information book explain what a cloud forest is and reveal the many unusual and rare ... More
The Camel Fair: Band 10/White
The Camel Fair is a non-fiction recount of a holiday in India, accompanied by spectacular, atmospheric photographs. Th... More
Harry the Clever Spider at School: Band 07/Turquoise
This humorous story follows Harry the spider to Clare's school, where the class is studying minibeasts. Displeased wit... More
How Many Animals?: Band 01a/Pink a
This non-fiction counting book shows photographs of the following animals: one crocodile, two elephants, three lions, ... More
First Day: Band 06/Orange
It's Flynn's first day at school and he's nervous about making a mistake. An amusing story unfolds as Flynn's parents ... More
Colours: Band 04/Blue
A simple text where a visit to an art show causes a girl to imagine what the world would be like if it was wholly yell... More
Weather Report: Band 02a/Red a
A non-fiction report about different types of weather over the course of a week. Photographs of each weather accompany... More
Crunch and Munch: Band 05/Green
From Jamie Oliver's favourite dinner lady, Nora Sands, this recipe book is all you need to make some great healthy mea... More
The Baby Turtle: Band 03/Yellow
This photographic non-fiction book tracks the life of a turtle. Initially meeting the mother, we stay with her eggs an... More
How To Be A Knight: Band 09/Gold
Here is everything you need to know about being a knight, from from being a young page to being knighted. This humorou... More
What Is CGI?: Band 06/Orange
Artist Jon Stuart shows how he produces computer-generated images. The process starts with a simple block of cubes, wh... More
Peter and the Wolf: Band 09/Gold
This book presents Serge Prokofieff's famous musical story about young Peter and the Wolf in the style of a play with ... More
What Are You Making?: Band 02b/Red B
A non-fiction book about a group of children making a monster. Each stage of the monster-making process is shown - fro... More
Living Dinosaurs: Band 08/Purple
Ever wondered why the dinosaurs didn't survive? In this fascinating non-chronological report the success story of croc... More
Super Ben: Band 02b/Red B
This patterned picture story follows Ben on his trip to the park. The text describes the park visit, while the illustr... More
Have You Ever?: Band 02a/Red a
A fun story that follows a boy through a fantastical land of weird and wonderful creatures. Imaginative illustrations ... More
Mojo and Weeza and the New Hat: Band 04/Blue
This fantasy story is about two monkeys, who look smart in their new clothes. Mojo has new shoes, and Weeza has a new ... More
Going Fast: Band 07/Turquoise
Faster than a speeding boat, and more exciting than a trip on a bobsleigh, this fact-packed non-chronological report l... More
I Can Do It!: Band 01b/Pink B
A simple information book depicting different activities: running, jumping, hanging, skating, creeping and swimming. S... More
The Frog Prince: Band 00/Lilac
When the princess accidentally drops her ball in the pond she doesn't expect a frog to bring it back to her, and certa... More
Monster Mess: Band 01b/Pink B
A humorous story with simple, repetitive text about two little monsters painting spots, stripes, squares, zigzags and ... More
In the Boat: Band 01a/Pink a
Who is in the boat? A hilarious counting story about a mouse with a boat taxi that reluctantly agrees to pick up an in... More
Think Again: Band 11/Lime
At the dawn of time, the Maker is having problems with the animals he makes. His beaver and his ants are too big, his ... More
Is There Anyone Out There?: Band 10/White
Is There Anyone Out There? investigates whether there is life beyond planet Earth. The non-chronological report examin... More
Class Six and the Very Big Rabbit: Band 10/White
It's just a normal lesson on a normal day at school, except Mrs Bennet , who can do magic, has turned into a very big ... More
Antarctica: Land of the Penguins: Band 10/White
The survival of the white continent's most famous inhabitants is the subject of this beautiful book. The beauty of Ant... More
Our World: Band 02b/Red B
Take a look at different climates and landscapes from around the globe. Explore climates that are wet, dry, hot and co... More
Meg, Mum and the Donkey: Band 02b/Red B
Meg and her mum go to the market with their donkey, but find that listening to everyone else's advice along the way do... More
Jack and the Beanstalk: Band 02b/Red B
Jack's mum sends Jack to sell their cow so that they have food to eat. But instead of coming home with money, Jack com... More
The Fox and the Stork: Band 02a/Red a
The fox invites his friend the stork to dinner, but serves the stork his meal on a flat plate. Find out how the fox an... More
Snap!: Band 02a/Red a
A colourful retelling of Rudyard Kipling's The Elephant's Child, this fable explains how the elephant got its long tru... More
My Friend Joe: Band 00/Lilac
A boy makes a paper plane and accidentally throws it over the wall. Little does he know that another boy called Joe li... More
Tiger's Tales: Band 10/White
A not very special cat loves nothing better than hearing the stories told in her library, or by her cat friends. Then ... More
Tig in the Dumps: Band 11/Lime
School Book Character day is coming up and Tig is worried as his Mum has found him a frilly Little Boy Blue outfit. Ca... More
The Amazing Adventures of Batbird: Band 11/Lime
Dunkan Dabble won't answer to his name as he believes he's Batbird, a superhero that he and his friends watch on TV. D... More
Fabulous Creatures - Are they Real?: Band 11/Lime
This witty information book describes real and imaginary creatures, and answers the question - are they real? Some of ... More
The Sneezles: Band 10/White
One day mysterious green clouds arrive in a fairy-tale kingdom and explode into a fine green dust, bringing an outbrea... More
The Porridge Pincher: Band 11/Lime
When the Three Bears leave their house for a walk, a young girl named Goldilocks appears and is drawn in to the house ... More
Captain Scott: Journey to the South Pole: Band 08/Purple
One hundred years ago, Captain Scott, naval officer and explorer wanted to be the first person to reach the South Pole... More
The Titanic: Band 06/Orange
In 1912, the largest passenger ship ever built set sail for America, but she never got there. Find out what happened t... More
Olympic Heroes: Band 05/Green
Every winner of an Olympic event has had to work hard to get to the top, but some have to work even harder to succeed.... More
Why Can't Humans Fly?: Band 10/White
Why can't humans fly? Why are ants so strong? Why can't elephants jump? Our shape and size controls what we can and ca... More
Pompeii: Band 06/Orange
When the volcano Vesuvius erupted 2,000 years ago, the city of Pompeii disappeared under the ash. Four hundred years a... More
The Journey of Humpback Whales: Band 07/Turquoise
Discover the fascinating world of humpback whales, including their childhood, their search for food and the three-mont... More
Seahorses: Band 05/Green
Follow the life cycle of the seahorse - from its birth and eating in its habitat, all the way through to finding a mat... More
A Christmas Carol: Band 10/White
Scrooge was not a kind man. One Christmas Eve he was visited by three ghosts, who took him on a journey from the past,... More
Wellies: Band 05/Green
Wally the penguin works in a welly shop. He makes all sorts of wellies - red ones, yellow ones, fish ones and star one... More
I Never Know How Poems Start: Band 10/White
Inspiration for poetry can come from anywhere - a memory, an insight and even broccoli! Former Children's Laureate Mic... More
Brown Bear and Wilbur Wolf: Band 07/Turquoise
When Brown Bear loses his sense of smell he cannot find food. Wilbur Wolf is too old to hunt for food. Can the two fin... More
The Digestive System: Band 08/Purple
We know we all need to eat, but why do we need to and where does it go? Filled with photos and clear diagrams, follow ... More
Oliver: Band 11/Lime
Follow the life of a little boy called Oliver as he goes from being a workhouse orphan to a life with a group of young... More
China's Terracotta Army: Band 09/Gold
When the First Emperor of China died 2,000 years ago, he was buried in a giant tomb. In 1974, this tomb was discovered... More
The King of the Forest: Band 05/Green
A fox was having a nap when a tiger leapt out at him, ready to attack. Could the fox use his cunning to save his own l... More
Plague and Fire: Band 11/Lime
In 1665, London was a dangerous place in which to live. A plague had swept across London, and a quarter of the city's ... More
Tod and the Trumpet Workbook
A Workbook enabling children to practise the language points presented in the Reader. These workbooks ac... More
The Farmer's Lunch Workbook
A Workbook enabling children to practise the language points presented in the Reader. These workbooks ac... More
The Guinea Pigs Workbook
A Workbook enabling children to practise the language points presented in the Reader. These workbooks ac... More
The Picnic Workbook
A Workbook enabling children to practise the language points presented in the Reader. These workbooks ac... More
The Pet Detectives: The Ball Burglary Workbook
A Workbook enabling children to practise the language points presented in the Reader. These workbooks ac... More
Pushing and Pulling Workbook
A Workbook enabling children to practise the language points presented in the Reader. These workbooks ac... More
In the Boat Workbook
A Workbook enabling children to practise the language points presented in the Reader. These workbooks ac... More
Living Dinosaurs Workbook
A Workbook enabling children to practise the language points presented in the Reader. These workbooks ac... More
The Mermaid and the Octopus Workbook
A Workbook enabling children to practise the language points presented in the Reader. These workbooks ac... More
Mountain Mona Workbook
A Workbook enabling children to practise the language points presented in the Reader. These workbooks ac... More
The Woman Who Fooled the Fairies Workbook
A Workbook enabling children to practise the language points presented in the Reader. These workbooks ac... More
The Big Splash Workbook
A Workbook enabling children to practise the language points presented in the Reader. These workbooks ac... More
Swimming with Dolphins Workbook
A Workbook enabling children to practise the language points presented in the Reader. These workbooks ac... More
The Robot Workbook
A Workbook enabling children to practise the language points presented in the Reader. These workbooks ac... More
The Magic Egg Workbook
A Workbook enabling children to practise the language points presented in the Reader. These workbooks ac... More
Tec and the Cake Workbook
A Workbook enabling children to practise the language points presented in the Reader. These workbooks ac... More
The Beach Workbook
A Workbook enabling children to practise the language points presented in the Reader. These workbooks ac... More
I Want a Pet! Workbook
A Workbook enabling children to practise the language points presented in the Reader. These workbooks ac... More
My Bike Ride Workbook
A Workbook enabling children to practise the language points presented in the Reader. These workbooks ac... More
How to Make a Sock Puppet? Workbook
A Workbook enabling children to practise the language points presented in the Reader. These workbooks ac... More
In the Dark Workbook
A Workbook enabling children to practise the language points presented in the Reader. These workbooks ac... More
Making Books Workbook
A Workbook enabling children to practise the language points presented in the Reader. These workbooks ac... More
Tec and the Litter Workbook
A Workbook enabling children to practise the language points presented in the Reader. These workbooks ac... More
Super Ben Workbook
A Workbook enabling children to practise the language points presented in the Reader. These workbooks ac... More
It Was A Cold Dark Night Workbook
A Workbook enabling children to practise the language points presented in the Reader. These workbooks ac... More
Woody's Week Workbook
A Workbook enabling children to practise the language points presented in the Reader. These workbooks ac... More
What Are You Making? Workbook
A Workbook enabling children to practise the language points presented in the Reader. These workbooks ac... More
Tiger's Tale Workbook
A Workbook enabling children to practise the language points presented in the Reader. These workbooks ac... More
The New Kite Workbook
A Workbook enabling children to practise the language points presented in the Reader. These workbooks ac... More
Percy and the Rabbit Workbook
A Workbook enabling children to practise the language points presented in the Reader. These workbooks ac... More
Let's Go Shopping Workbook
A Workbook enabling children to practise the language points presented in the Reader. These workbooks ac... More
Sam the Big, Bad Cat Workbook
A Workbook enabling children to practise the language points presented in the Reader. These workbooks ac... More
Tig in the Dumps Workbook
A Workbook enabling children to practise the language points presented in the Reader. These workbooks ac... More
Where on Earth? Workbook
A Workbook enabling children to practise the language points presented in the Reader. These workbooks ac... More
Pet Detectives: Tortoise Trouble Workbook
A Workbook enabling children to practise the language points presented in the Reader. These workbooks ac... More
The Pot of Gold Workbook
A Workbook enabling children to practise the language points presented in the Reader. These workbooks ac... More
Inside the Puppet Theatre Workbook
A Workbook enabling children to practise the language points presented in the Reader. These workbooks ac... More
Early Kings of England: Band 14/Ruby
There were a lot of changes in Britain between the departure of the Romans in 410 and the Norman invasion in 1066. In ... More
Roman Life in Britain: Band 12/Copper
When the Roman Emperor Claudius invaded in 43 AD, life for people in Britain changed - a lot! This book will show you ... More
Plants, Pollen and Pollinators: Band 13/Topaz
You probably know that bees and butterflies help to pollinate flowers. But did you also know that beetles, lizards and... More
The Stone Age: Band 12/Copper
Over 25,000 years ago, people left handprints on the wall of a cave. Discover the clues Stone-Age people left behind, ... More
Great Architects: Band 12/Copper
Look around you - every building that you see was designed by someone. Many of the buildings standing today were eithe... More
Underwater Treasure: Band 13/Topaz
Dive under the water and discover lost treasures! Sunken ships, gold coins, giant statues and a drowned city are all w... More
Super Boats: Band 12/Copper
Sailing, racing, travel and cargo - boats have many different uses. But some are just designed for fun! Read about boa... More
Leisure and Entertainment since 1900: Band 13/Topaz
Can you imagine what life was like before television was invented? Find out about how music, dancing, film, television... More
Caribbean Carnival: Band 13/Topaz
Wear a bright costume, bang a drum, dance and sing. Come and join the carnival as the Caribbean islands celebrate in s... More
Mega Plants: Band 12/Copper
Plants are amazing, different around the world - and the biggest living things ever. There are leaves twice as long as... More
The Water Cycle: Band 14/Ruby
We all need water to survive - without it there would be no life on Earth! Find out how the Earth recycles water, and ... More
Greatest Ashes Moments: Band 14/Ruby
When England and Australia play each other at cricket, there is a lot at stake: pride, passion, and a tiny trophy know... More
Moving Out: Band 17/Diamond
World War 2 is over and things in Britain are changing. For Philip and his family this means moving out, from the grey... More
Star Boy's Surprise (Purple) Workbook
An engaging workbook for children who are using the Big Cat series. These workbooks accompany the popula... More
What's that building? Workbook
An engaging workbook for children who are using the Big Cat series. These workbooks accompany the popula... More
The House of the Nine Doors: Band 12/Copper
A classic tale of the Irish legend Finn McCaul, as he strives to fulfil a challenge to free his jailed uncle. The ques... More
Inside the Puppet Theatre: Band 08/Purple
Have you ever seen a puppet show? Now's your chance to go behind the scenes! Take a trip inside the Little Angel Theat... More
The Tempest: Band 17/Diamond
Meet Prospero and his daughter Miranda as they are shipwrecked on an island. As Prospero plans revenge on those that p... More
Walter Tull: Footballer, Soldier, Hero: Band 17/Diamond
Walter Tull was a successful footballer and officer in the British Army in World War One. These achievements are even ... More
Peter and the Wolf Workbook
An engaging workbook for children who are using the Big Cat series. These workbooks accompany the popula... More
Three Weird Days and a Meteorite: Band 18/Pearl
Some odd things are happening to Mike. First a meteorite hits his backpack, then his garden starts sinking and he begi... More
The World's First Women Doctors: Elizabeth Blackwell and Elizabeth Garrett Anderson: Band 16/Sapphire
Find out all about two ground breaking figures in medicine - Elizabeth Blackwell and Elizabeth Garret Anderson, two wo... More
The Kingdom of Benin: Band 17/Diamond
Find out all about the ancient kingdom of Benin, the tribes that lived there, how they lived and were ruled, and how t... More
Nicholas Nickleby: Band 18/Pearl
Orphans Nicholas and Kate arrive in London to find help from their uncle, but his cold-hearted, cruel attitude sets th... More
The Mysterious World of Microorganisms: Band 18/Pearl
Not your average science book, this in-depth analysis of the smallest living things in our world, gives captivating in... More
Spotlight on Brazil: Band 13/Topaz
As host of the 2014 football World Cup and the 2016 Olympic Games, Brazil is a country that has grabbed the world's at... More
George and the Dragon: Band 13/Topaz
Princess Sabra has a simple happy life until her kingdom is attacked by a fierce, fire-breathing dragon. As she strugg... More
The Wizard of Oz: Band 13/Topaz
Rediscover the wonderful story of Dorothy's adventures in Oz, with new friends the Scarecrow, Lion and Tinman, as they... More
Life and Death in an Iron Age Hill Fort: Band 12/Copper
In the Iron Age over 3,000 forts were built on top of hills. Find out how hill forts were constructed, what they were ... More
Julius Caesar: Band 13/Topaz
Find out all about the creation of the Roman Empire, and the leader, lawyer and warrior who established it and built s... More
Romeo and Juliet: Band 18/Pearl
Get to know one of literature's most famous couples, as they meet, fall in love, marry in secret and are then cruelly ... More
The Ancient Mariner: Band 16/Sapphire
A gripping and moving retelling of this poem written originally in the eighteenth century by Samuel Taylor Coleridge. ... More
Twelfth Night: Band 17/Diamond
Enjoy the hilarity and mischief amidst the mistaken identities, mixed messages and cross dressing in this wonderful re... More
The Maya: Band 18/Pearl
Get an understanding of one of the world's ancient civilisations, find out all about their way of life, intriguing rit... More
The Shang Dynasty: Band 16/Sapphire
A fascinating insight into the history of one of our ancient civilisations - the Shang dynasty, their society, culture... More
How to Draw Cartoons: Band 08/Purple
Ros Asquith, cartoonist and author of many children's books such as Trixie Tempest and Pass the Parcel), gives a maste... More
The Tour de France: Band 18/Pearl
The Tour de France is the most famous cycling race in the world. Find out how it began, what stages are involved and w... More
Twinkle, Twinkle, Firefly Workbook
An engaging workbook for children who are using the Big Cat series. These workbooks accompany the popula... More
Were They Real? Workbook
An engaging workbook for children who are using the Big Cat series. These workbooks accompany the popula... More
Unusual Traditions Workbook
An engaging workbook for children who are using the Big Cat series. These workbooks accompany the popula... More
Pirate Party Workbook
An engaging workbook for children who are using the Big Cat series. These workbooks accompany the popula... More
The Camel Fair Workbook
An engaging workbook for children who are using the Big Cat series. These workbooks accompany the popula... More
Walking and Walking Workbook
An engaging workbook for children who are using the Big Cat series. These workbooks accompany the popula... More
Teeth Workbook
An engaging workbook for children who are using the Big Cat series. These workbooks accompany the popula... More
The See-Saw Workbook
An engaging workbook for children who are using the Big Cat series. These workbooks accompany the popula... More
Seasons Scrapbook Workbook
An engaging workbook for children who are using the Big Cat series. These workbooks accompany the popula... More
The Beach: Band 02a/Red a
A patterned picture book about a family outing to the beach. The children are delighted when they spot seagulls, an ic... More
In the Dark: Band 02a/Red a
'It is dark in the park. It is dark in the street.' This superb patterned non-fiction text uses atmospheric illustrati... More
Were They Real?: Band 08/Purple
An information book about the celebrated historical and fictional characters Cleopatra, Boudica, King Arthur, Robin Ho... More
The Ultimate World Quiz: Band 16/Sapphire
Where can you see rockets blast into space? Which is the driest place on Earth? Which is the world's highest mountain?... More
Selim-Hassan the Seventh and the Wall: Band 17/Diamond
In Selim-Hassan the Seventh, a teenager is determined not to follow in his father's footsteps (but his great-great-gre... More
The Magic Egg: Band 02a/Red a
When a hungry boy wishes for an egg he gets a surprise - a magic egg that makes everything he wishes for come true wit... More
Ben and Bobo: Band 02b/Red B
Ben and Bobo are painting, they're having lots of fun, but Bobo is very clumsy and things keep going wrong. Soon it's ... More
A Letter to New Zealand Workbook
An engaging workbook for children who are using the Big Cat series. These workbooks accompany the popula... More
The Cloud Forest Workbook
An engaging workbook for children who are using the Big Cat series. These workbooks accompany the popula... More
How to Make a Pizza: Band 00/Lilac
Cooking can be fun and easy! Follow these simple photographic instructions to learn how to make a delicious, healthy p... More
The Farmer's Lunch: Band 01a/Pink a
It's lunchtime and the farmer's hungry, but his lunch box is empty! He turns to all the animals on his farm for help, ... More
Colour Bears: Band 01b/Pink B
Red and yellow make orange, blue and yellow make green, but what do three polar bears, lots of fun, and three pots of ... More
Funny Fish: Band 04/Blue
A rhyming text about three funny fish and scary-looking big fish with very sharp teeth. Two of the funny fish are brig... More
In the Rue Bel Tesoro: Band 15/Emerald
Omar and Sasha wander through war-torn streets with their dog Valentine, searching for an address at the Rue Bel Tesor... More
Super Sam: Band 04/Blue
Sam is an ordinary dog who likes to sit around and sleep in his basket - but Sam has a secret. When his owners leave t... More
Going to the Zoo: Band 04/Blue
Join one boy and his family on a trip to the zoo. But this is no normal zoo: it's full of extraordinary animals, inclu... More
Let's Build a Rocket: Band 04/Blue
Follow one girl as she builds a rocket and plans to take her friends on an amazing trip to the Sun and Moon. But will ... More
The Fantastic Flying Squirrel: Band 04/Blue
It's night time and many animals are sleeping, but deep in the forest a flying squirrel is waking. She is hungry and l... More
Sounds: Band 04/Blue
'There are sounds all around you...Which sounds do you like?' This is a simple non-fiction book about the wide variety... More
The Stone Cutter: Band 07/Turquoise
A poor stone cutter who wished he was a rich man has his wish granted. He then keeps changing his wish, and each wish ... More
Kind Emma: Band 06/Orange
Kind Emma lives all alone in her little cottage by the wood, with no one to talk to. But one snowy night Emma hears a ... More
Lights: Band 03/Yellow
This book with beautiful illustrations captures the qualities of each kind of light, from sunlight to moonlight to ele... More
Harry's Garden: Band 04/Blue
Collins' celebrity gardening author demonstrates with her son, Harry, how to make a garden, step-by-step, in an old wh... More
Blast Off to the Moon: Band 04/Blue
How did we first try to get to the Moon? What were the first creatures in space? And why do footprints never disappear... More
Designing Places and Spaces: Band 17/Diamond
What's the tallest building in the world? How long did it take to build the Eiffel Tower? How have cars developed? Fin... More
Star Boy's Surprise: Band 08/Purple
Far, far away, in deep, dark space, was a star. A tiny twinkle. But it was Star Boy's home. Star Boy lived there all a... More
The Traveller's Guide To The Solar System: Band 16/Sapphire
Bored of spending all your holidays on Mars? Now you can travel further off the beaten astral plane with this fact-pac... More
Swimming the Dream: Band 18/Pearl
Still only a teenager, Paralympic swimmer Ellie Simmonds has already swum in the World Championships, beaten a world r... More
Wait and See!: Band 04/Blue
Mr Cat's carrying a big bag. His friends, Mrs Bear, Mr Fox, Mrs Duck and Mr Mouse are all very interested to find out ... More
Pet Detectives: Tortoise Trouble: Band 08/Purple
The Pet Detective faces a special challenge when Kara's pet tortoise, Rocket, goes missing. Has the tortoise been squa... More
Super Sculptures: Band 05/Green
This fascinating book gives an introduction to some of the oldest, boldest and coldest sculptures ever made! From the ... More
How To Make a Scarecrow: Band 00/Lilac
This wordless instruction text by celebrity gardener Kim Wilde combines photographs and illustrations to show how a sc... More
The Marathon: Band 06/Orange
People have run Marathons for more than 100 years, but how long is a marathon? Where are they run? Who can enter? Find... More
Mountain Mona: Band 09/Gold
Mona the goat's brother is good at jumping. Mona's sister is good at leaping. Mona is good at growing sunflowers. But ... More
It Was a Cold Dark Night: Band 03/Yellow
Ned the hedgehog is looking for a home in the cold, dark forest. He needs somewhere warm and cosy to sleep, but all he... More
Sleeping Beauty: Band 12/Copper
A wonderful retelling of this favourite fairy tale, in verse by CLPE-award winner, Rachel Rooney. * Copp... More
Ruby-Rose: Band 14/Ruby
Janet Foxley spins a new take on the familiar classic, Little Red Riding Hood. Be prepared for some unexpected twists ... More
The Signalman: Two Ghost Stories: Band 14/Ruby
Discover these two creepy, ghostly stories originally written by Charles Dickens, retold here by Penny Dolan. In 'The ... More
Four-Desert Challenge: Band 14/Ruby
Find out all about one of the worlds' toughest running challenges, as racers compete for 28 days covering a distance o... More
The Celts: Band 14/Ruby
Travel back in time 2,000 years to when the Iron Age Celtic tribes migrated to Britain. Find out what Britain was like... More
The Hairy Flip-Flops and other Fulani Folk Tales: Band 15/Emerald
Follow the trickery and antics of Hyena and Rabbit as they try to out-wit each other in this collection of hilarious t... More
Tales of Two Dragons: Band 15/Emerald
These wonderful atmospheric folktales from the Ukraine and China, capture two different cultures, united in the presen... More
Sister Queens: The Lives and Reigns of Mary and Elizabeth: Band 15/Emerald
Find out about the lives of these two queens, joined together by their family bond, but with hugely different beliefs.... More
Volcanoes: Band 15/Emerald
Everything you could ever want to know about one of Earth's most impressive phenomena. Find out all about the differen... More
Chewy Hughie: Band 07/Turquoise
Chewy Hughie chews anything and everything he can get his paws on, driving his owners to distraction! But what happens... More
How to be an Ancient Greek: Band 16/Sapphire
A quirky insight into how to live like an Ancient Greek - in twenty-five easy stages. * Sapphire/Band 16... More
The Magic Pen: Band 05/Green
Everything about Mr Big is big. And ordinary pens just won't do; every time he tries to write, Mr Big's ordinary sized... More
How to Make a Sock Puppet: Band 02a/Red a
Let's get creative and have fun! Get an old sock, some glue, marker pens and material and follow this simple instructi... More
Assessment and Support Guide A: Lilac Band 00/Red B Band 02b
Collins Big Cat Assessment and Support Guide A provides teachers with practical planning and teaching support. It helps ... More
Fly Away Home: Band 01b/Pink B
Poor Ladybird is lost and flies around the garden looking for somewhere she can call home. Her early efforts are rebuf... More
Cat and Dog: Band 00/Lilac
Cat steps out through the cat flap, unaware that Dog is about to pounce. A frantic chase follows, which almost ends in... More
Get The Fruit: Band 00/Lilac
This colourful book with hilarious cartoons is a wordless story set in the jungle. A pair of monkeys have their eye on... More
Goldilocks and the three Bears: Band 00/Lilac
The story follows Goldilocks' journey through the bears' house as she samples their bowls of porridge and tries out th... More
Look Out Butterfly!: Band 00/Lilac
Follow the butterfly on its journey from flower to flower through brightly coloured photographs. But look out! Butterf... More
Minibeasts: Band 01a/Pink a
The brightly coloured photographs in this picture book show common minibeasts that most children will be familiar with... More
Tec and the Cake: Band 02a/Red a
Who ate the cake? Tec the detective follows the crumbs to find out. Children follow Tec as he trails his suspects, unt... More
Cats: Band 01b/Pink B
This captivating non-fiction book compares pet cats and wild cats, pointing out the features common to both. Each spre... More
The Robot: Band 01b/Pink B
A humorous story featuring two whacky scientists building a robot. They assemble the robot carefully with each body pa... More
The See-saw: Band 01b/Pink B
Hippo wants to play on the see-saw. But who will play with him? In this humorous story a hippo wants to go on a see-sa... More
The Oak Tree: Band 02b/Red B
A non-fiction, photographic picture book about the different parts of an oak tree and the creatures that live in its r... More
Tec and the Litter: Band 02b/Red B
Tec the detective turns up again for another mystery. This time, Tec sets out to discover that he is the culprit as th... More
What Do You Like?: Band 02b/Red B
What do you like to eat? This non-fiction recount features several children answering the question over the course of ... More
Ice Cream: Band 09/Gold
Find out lots of fascinating, mouth-watering facts about ice cream, including what it is made from, how it is made, an... More
The Big Turnip: Band 00/Lilac
An old man tugs on a giant turnip, but cannot move it at all. With help from the old lady, the boy and girl, and a who... More
Shapes: Band 01a/Pink a
This simple non-fiction book introduces and explores the circles, squares, rectangles, triangles, stars and hexagons w... More
The Guinea Pigs: Band 01a/Pink a
It's midnight, and the guinea pigs are not in their cage! In this humorous story, two guinea pigs stray from their cag... More
Cat and Dog Play Hide and Seek: Band 02a/Red a
Shoo Rayner's comic duo play hide and seek, with hilarious consequences, in this lively story with a predictable struc... More
When Arthur Wouldn't Sleep: Band 06/Orange
'It was bedtime and Arthur was still awake. "I don't want to go to sleep," he said. Where could he go to find a place ... More
Little Red Riding Hood: Band 00/Lilac
Little Red Riding Hood is on her way to visit Granny. But when she arrives at Granny's a big, hairy, toothy surprise a... More
Bones: Band 02b/Red B
What bones have you got in your body? Where are they? Are they big or are they small? Find out all about the different... More
My Family Tree: Band 01a/Pink a
Who's in your family? Use this family tree to learn all about one family, how many brothers and sisters there are and ... More
Monster in the Mirror: Band 12/Copper
Stretch is a cat, long and slinky. Woffles is a dog, big and woolly. When the People bring home Muffy the new cat with... More
Extreme Sports: Band 14/Ruby
Extreme sportsmen and women go faster, climb higher and compete for longer. No sporting challenge is too great. Find o... More
Oh Dear Me, I'm Late For Tea!: Band 00/Lilac
This picture story follows Granny's race against the clock. It's two o'clock and Granny has just one hour to reach her... More
My Skateboard: Band 01a/Pink a
The photographs and text in this non-fiction picture book combine to give an account of a child getting ready to go ou... More
The Pond: Band 01b/Pink B
In this simple non-fiction report we are introduced to the various creatures in a typical pond: frogs, snails, dragonf... More
Tec and the Hole: Band 02a/Red a
Tec the detective has found a hole in the ground - but who dug it? Children follow Tec as he trails his suspects, unti... More
Woody's Week: Band 02b/Red B
Gran has sent an exciting birthday present but how long will Woody have to wait for his gift, a model house, to be bui... More
Pirates: Band 02b/Red B
This comical story is a patterned, counting text about a band of pirates searching for treasure. One-by-one, they get ... More
At the Dump: Band 02b/Red B
In this non-fiction recount of a family trip to the dump, simple text combined with Ley Honor Roberts lively and inimi... More
The New Kite: Band 03/Yellow
This story with a familiar setting is about Lenny's family who go to the local park to fly his new kite. Lenny takes g... More
Where is My School?: Band 03/Yellow
This is a non-fiction information book about Kim, who tells us about the location of her school. The book shows the ex... More
Talk Talk Talk: Band 04/Blue
Bill longs for someone to talk to. Then one day the door to his room opens and...a giant bottom comes in! Legs, arms, ... More
Mojo and Weeza and the Funny Thing: Band 04/Blue
Collins Big Cat is a guided reading series for ages 4-7 edited by Cliff Moon. Top children's authors and illustrators ... More
Robots: Band 04/Blue
A photographic non-fiction book that explains the many different types of robots and their uses. The report tells how ... More
Bert's Band: Band 04/Blue
Bert's Band like to play as they march down the street. When they win the cup, they arrive back at their home town at ... More
Spines, Stings and Teeth: Band 05/Green
This non-fiction book explains how sea creatures have spines, stings and teeth and other means to protect themselves f... More
I Want a Pet!: Band 05/Green
'I want a pet! I want a pet! I hope I like the pet I get!' When a boy goes to the Strange Pet Shop to find a pet, the... More
The Brave Baby: Band 06/Orange
The Indian chief was brave and fierce, so many people were afraid of him. But Wasso, the brave baby, was not afraid of... More
Arthur's Fantastic Party: Band 06/Orange
Arthur the donkey is having a party - but he wants it to be fantastic. So fantastic, that only fantastic guests can co... More
Jodie the Juggler: Band 05/Green
Jodie loves to juggle - plates, oranges, anything! But his mum isn't so keen as Jodie has lots of 'accidents' when pra... More
Morris Plays Hide and Seek: Band 06/Orange
Morris wants to eat his kitty biscuits, but his mother sends him off to play hide and seek instead. When it's Morris's... More
How to Make a Pop-up Card: Band 06/Orange
Collins Big Cat is a guided reading series for ages 4-11 edited by Cliff Moon. Top children's authors and illustrators... More
Horses' Holiday: Band 07/Turquoise
Hooray! Hooray! It's the horses' holiday! They come by coach, they come by car, they come from far away. This humorous... More
Good Fun Farm: Band 07/Turquoise
At Good Fun Farm, the animals are fed up. The sign says Good Fun Farm, but they never have any fun. Then the smallest ... More
Harry the Clever Spider: Band 07/Turquoise
When a young girl adopts Harry the spider as her new pet, no one is very impressed - not Mum, not Dad, and certainly n... More
How to Make a Storybook: Band 07/Turquoise
Ros Asquith, cartoonist and author of many children books, gives a masterclass on writing and illustrating your own st... More
Fly Facts: Band 07/Turquoise
An informative picture book that presents a larger-than-life look at the fly and explains that flies can be very usefu... More
The Woman who Fooled the Fairies: Band 09/Gold
There was once a woman who baked the best cakes in the whole world. The fairies loved her cakes. But they didn't want ... More
Unusual Traditions: Band 08/Purple
Do you look forward to the annual cheese-rolling? Or have you taken part in a dragonboat race? Perhaps you have danced... More
Let's Go to Mars: Band 08/Purple
This unique persuasive text takes the form of a fictional holiday to Mars, presenting factual information about the re... More
Pirate Party: Band 09/Gold
It was Pirate Captain Codspawn's birthday. But what was his birthday surprise? It wasn't the beetles in the butter. It... More
How to be a Pirate: Band 09/Gold
So you want to be a pirate? This book shows you how in 10 easy stages, from wearing the right clothes right down to wh... More
Swimming with Dolphins: Band 09/Gold
Join a young girl on the adventure of a lifetime as she swims with dolphins. Written in the first person, in a captiva... More
Buzz and Bingo in the Fairytale Forest: Band 09/Gold
When Buzz and Bingo went down to the woods one day, they got a big surprise! They met a charming prince, a big bad wol... More
We Like Fruit!: Band 01b/Pink B
This non-fiction book is a report on the different types of fruit the children like to eat. Labelled mouth-watering ph... More
My Bike Ride: Band 02a/Red a
This simple non-fiction text recounts a girl's journey by bicycle using symbols, maps and directions depicted by an en... More
What's For Breakfast: Band 02b/Red B
A picture story about three hungry ants. The ants want to know what is for breakfast but they are not keen on dad's sw... More
My Exercise Diary: Band 02b/Red B
Follow a week in the life of a boy who loves to run, swim, rollerblade and trampoline, in this simple non-fiction reco... More
The Little Egg: Band 03/Yellow
Find out what happens to the little egg in this patterned story, filled with colourful illustrations by Shoo Rayner. ... More
The Mermaid and the Octopus: Band 04/Blue
Read the fantasy story by Julia Donaldson about a mermaid and a greedy octopus, filled with colourful illustrations. ... More
Scary Hair: Band 05/Green
Read this humorous fantasy story about Rex the dinosaur who wants to give animals super haircuts and make them happy. ... More
Africa's Big Three: Band 07/Turquoise
Another captivating title written and photographed by BBC Big Cat Diaries presenters, Jonathan and Angela Scott; autho... More
The Pot of Gold: Band 08/Purple
Julia Donaldson tells the tale of the misfortunate characters Bonny and Sandy, who are forever arguing. One day a litt... More
Animal Ancestors: Band 09/Gold
Can you imagine a world with whales that could walk and giant earth moles? They both lived on Earth long ago and their... More
The Monkey Puppet: Band 16/Sapphire
There's something different about Mark, the new boy. It's not just that he only speaks through a monkey glove puppet. ... More
How To Make Manga Characters: Band 17/Diamond
Have you ever wondered how to draw your favourite manga character, or design a character of your own? Manga artist Kat... More
Fearless Flynn and Other Tales: Band 17/Diamond
Three spooky tales from three peerless storytellers, perfect for telling around the fire on a dark, windy night. Read ... More
Hard Times: Growing Up in the Victorian Age: Band 17/Diamond
Imagine you were a child in Victorian times. What was your day like? What did you wear, eat and play with? Did you go ... More
The Golden Turtle and Other Tales: Band 16/Sapphire
Three folk tales from around the world retold by the wonderful storyteller Gervase Phinn. In the first, a golden turtl... More
Fragile Earth: Band 17/Diamond
Is the world's climate changing? We all know the theory but here is the evidence, in stunning photographs and informat... More
In the Desert: Band 01b/Pink B
So, you think you know the desert? This simple non-fiction report explores the exciting, extraordinary elements of the... More
Water Bears: Band 03/Yellow
Explore the extraordinary world of water bears, tiny animals that you can find all around but only see with a microsco... More
The Steam Train: Band 04/Blue
The steam train is pulling out of the station, it heads to the hills, into a rainstorm, through a tunnel and out the o... More
Too Hot to Stop!: Band 05/Green
The desert is too hot to stand still, so Hoppit and his friends keep moving. As more and more animals join, who knows ... More
I've Just Had a Bright Idea!: Band 05/Green
Have you ever wondered how things are created? Find out all about inventors and their amazing inventions in this non-f... More
Bugs!: Band 06/Orange
Follow the narrator as he takes us through the good and bad aspects of micro-organisms in this fun rhyming poem by Sam... More
A Day in India: Band 06/Orange
Find out all about living in India as we follow Gini on a day in her life in Jaipur. Who's in her family, what does sh... More
Going for a Drive: Band 07/Turquoise
A beautifully illustrated anthology of Wendy Cope's poems, this collection includes well-loved classics such as "Summe... More
What's that Building?: Band 07/Turquoise
Travel the world and look at some of the most amazing buildings - inside and out! Find out how they're built, what the... More
Escape from the Island: Band 09/Gold
As five friends paddle around the bay in their dinghy, none of them see a storm coming until it's too late. Swept out ... More
Buried Treasure: Band 09/Gold
Have you ever gone looking for buried treasure? Find out all about being an archaeologist, the treasure that has been ... More
Cinderella: Band 10/White
Cinderella is tired of a life of chores, but everything changes when her fairy godmother turns up. Just as she meets h... More
Fossils: Band 10/White
Explore the extraordinary world of fossils! Find out how they're formed, where to find them and how to identify them i... More
The Monster Under the Bed: Band 11/Lime
Ben's feeling sick, or at least that's what he says. Really, he doesn't want to see his friend Vince. But when he find... More
Blood: Band 11/Lime
What is blood? How does it help us? How does it travel around the body? Find answers to all these questions, learn wha... More
Let's Go Camping: Band 13/Topaz
Have you ever been camping? Become an expert camper - find out how to read maps, set up camp, cook campfire food and e... More
How to be an Anglo Saxon: Band 13/Topaz
So you want to be an Anglo-Saxon? Find out how to do it in just a few stages. From fighting the Vikings and praying to... More
My Olympic Story: Band 15/Emerald
Follow Kwame Nkrumah-Acheampong's amazing life from a small town in Ghana to the slopes of the 2010 Winter Olympics, v... More
Benjamin Zephaniah: My Story: Band 17/Diamond
Find out what it's like to be a famous poet, author and performer in this autobiography by Benjamin Zephaniah. Learn w... More
Daybreak: Band 18/Pearl
Tomorrow is Linnie's birthday, and all she wants is to see the bore: a tidal wave about to crash down the estuary. But... More
The Football Shirt: Band 18/Pearl
Ross has been saving for a football top of his favourite team for ages, but doesn't think he'll ever afford it. When h... More
Beneath the Waves: Two Ghost Stories: Band 18/Pearl
Two touching, ghostly tales by Harriet Goodwin and Leon Rosselson. In the first, Joe, struggling to come to terms with... More
The House Across the Quaggy: Band 18/Pearl
There's something mysterious about the big, old house across the river. So when Archie and his two friends are offered... More
Wild Cat: Band 18/Pearl
Catrin lives in Wales, and prefers drawing animals to spending time with friends. One night, she hears an eerie howl f... More
What If We Run out of Oil?: Band 18/Pearl
We use oil every day - whether on the bus to school or writing with a pen. But where does it come from? What impact is... More
A Time-Traveller's Guide to the Future: Band 18/Pearl
Take a closer look at the amazing changes the future may hold, including robopets, space tourism and locust burgers, a... More
Virginia Hall: Band 18/Pearl
At the beginning of World War II, a young American woman named Virginia Hall was sent undercover to Nazi-occupied Fran... More
Becoming an Olympic Gymnast: Band 18/Pearl
What's it like to be one of Britain's greatest gymnasts? In this fascinating autobiography, Beth Tweddle takes us thro... More
The Tear Jar: Band 18/Pearl
Collins Big Cat is a guided reading series for ages 4-11 edited by Cliff Moon. Top children's authors and illustrators... More
Balancing Act: Band 18/Pearl
Collins Big Cat is a guided reading series for ages 4-11 edited by Cliff Moon. Top children's authors and illustrators... More
Against the Odds: Band 18/Pearl
Collins Big Cat is a guided reading series for ages 4-11 edited by Cliff Moon. Top children's authors and illustrators... More
Charles Darwin and Alfred Russel Wallace: Band 18/Pearl
Collins Big Cat is a guided reading series for ages 4-11 edited by Cliff Moon. Top children's authors and illustrators... More
A Midsummer Night's Dream: Band 18/Pearl
One Midsummer Night, Demetrius, Lysander, Helena and Hermia ran into the moonlit wood where Oberon, the king of the fa... More
Palaces, Peasants and Plagues - England in the 14th century: Band 18/Pearl
Collins Big Cat is a guided reading series for ages 4-11 edited by Cliff Moon. Top children's authors and illustrators... More
Copernicus, Galileo and Newton: Band 18/Pearl
Collins Big Cat is a guided reading series for ages 4-11 edited by Cliff Moon. Top children's authors and illustrators... More
Macbeth: Band 18/Pearl
I'm Conn, and I work in Macbeth's castle. I fetch and I carry, and I see everything. Sometimes I see things I shouldn'... More
Crazy Critters: Band 12/Copper
This play includes a funny old man plus a pizza-eating boy who knows a lot about llamas, chimpanzees, giraffes, kangar... More
How to be an Ancient Egyptian: Band 12/Copper
Find out how to become an Ancient Egyptian in just a few stages with this fact-filled book from popular author and ill... More
Life Cycles: Band 16/Sapphire
Explore the fascinating life cycle of the salmon, from river life to the big oceans and back to where they hatched, in... More
Jack and the Baked Beanstalk: Band 13/Topaz
Jack's mum is furious when he returns from the market with a can of baked beans rather than money, in return for their... More
Brown Bread and Honey: Band 12/Copper Band
The King lived in a castle high on the hill and he loved food! Every day was filled with milkshakes and muffins, puddi... More
Molly Whuppie and the Giant Reading Book: Band 13/Topaz
Molly ran. The giant ran. And at last they came to the Bridge of One Hair. Molly ran over the bridge but the giant cou... More
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly: Band 12/Copper
She starts by swallowing a mere fly, but ends up eating a much bigger animal! Find out what fate awaits the old lady i... More
Star-gazing: Band 12/Copper
This beautifully illustrated poetry book by Celia Warren focuses on the delights of the natural world - from jellyfish... More
Ade Adepitan: A Paralympian's Story: Band 16/Sapphire
A Paralympic medal winner, commentator and a successful TV presenter, Ade Adepitan has led a remarkable life. Find out... More
My Journey across the Indian Ocean: Band 17/Diamond
Sharks, whales, huge waves, and months and months at sea - these are just a few of the things that James Adair and his... More
Royal Rap: Band 08/Purple
A humorous poem with one couplet on every monarch from William the Conqueror to Elizabeth the Second. * ... More
The Boy With Wings: Band 09/Gold
Icarus and his father have been imprisoned in a maze. They dream of escape, but all they have are some sticks, feather... More
The Gigantic Turnip Tug: Band 12/Copper
'It's time to tug up that gigantic turnip' says the old man who planted it, but how will he and the old lady pull up s... More
Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad: Band 13/Topaz
Harriet Tubman was born as a slave in 19th Century America, but managed to escape and gain her freedom. Follow this am... More
Frederick Douglass: A Slave Biography: Band 16/Sapphire
Antislavery campaigner, author, diplomat and political statesmen, Frederick Douglass was one of the greatest men of hi... More
How to be a Victorian in 16 Easy Stages: Band 17/Diamond
So you want to be a Victorian? From dirty streets and factories, to watching Punch and Judy shows and riding the stage... More
Marathon Workbook
An engaging workbook for children who are using the Big Cat series. These workbooks accompany the popula... More
Kind Emma Workbook
An engaging workbook for children who are using the Big Cat series. These workbooks accompany the popula... More
Fire! Fire! Workbook
An engaging workbook for children who are using the Big Cat series. These workbooks accompany the popula... More
Bounce, Kick, Catch, Throw Workbook
An engaging workbook for children who are using the Big Cat series. These workbooks accompany the popula... More
Castles Workbook
An engaging workbook for children who are using the Big Cat series. These workbooks accompany the popula... More
Buzz and Bingo and the Monster Maze Workbook
An engaging workbook for children who are using the Big Cat series. These workbooks accompany the popula... More
Getting Dressed Workbook
An engaging workbook for children who are using the Big Cat series. These workbooks accompany the popula... More
Fly Away Home Workbook
An engaging workbook for children who are using the Big Cat series. These workbooks accompany the popula... More
Let's Go Shopping: Band 02b/Red B
A simple non-fiction book that shows where people shop for shoes, food and other things. Photographs show children rol... More
Pacific Island Scrapbook: Band 08/Purple
This colourful and informative book is presented as a 'scrapbook' of mementoes from Amy's visit to the Pacific island ... More
How Does It Work: Band 09/Gold
How does a yo-yo climb back up its string? Why does a boomerang come back to you? And how does a kaleidoscope work? Th... More
Bungleman: Band 13/Topaz
Bungleman is Pickleton's very own local superhero. Dennis is his long-suffering son. When disaster strikes in Pickleto... More
Football Spy: Band 13/Topaz
Do you know what it takes to be a top footballer? Can you pick out the best moves? Find out in this guide to football ... More
How Does it Work? Workbook
An engaging workbook for children who are using the Big Cat series. These workbooks accompany the popula... More
Dinosaur Rock Workbook
An engaging workbook for children who are using the Big Cat series. These workbooks accompany the popula... More
A Night At The Gallery Workbook
An engaging workbook for children who are using the Big Cat series. These workbooks accompany the popula... More
Bad Bat Workbook
An engaging workbook for children who are using the Big Cat series. These workbooks accompany the popula... More
Tec and the Hole Workbook
An engaging workbook for children who are using the Big Cat series. These workbooks accompany the popula... More
Best Bird Workbook
An engaging workbook for children who are using the Big Cat series. These workbooks accompany the popula... More
Animal Coats Workbook
An engaging workbook for children who are using the Big Cat series. These workbooks accompany the popula... More
A Day Out Workbook
An engaging workbook for children who are using the Big Cat series. These workbooks accompany the popula... More
Lion and the Mouse Workbook
An engaging workbook for children who are using the Big Cat series. These workbooks accompany the popula... More
Shapes on the Seashore Workbook
An engaging workbook for children who are using the Big Cat series. These workbooks accompany the popula... More
Weather Report Workbook
An engaging workbook for children who are using the Big Cat series. These workbooks accompany the popula... More
Ben and Bobo Workbook
An engaging workbook for children who are using the Big Cat series. These workbooks accompany the popula... More
Surgery through Time: Band 14/Ruby
If we go into hospital today, we know anaesthetics, antibiotics and antiseptics will be used to make the visit as pain... More
Great Expectations: Band 15/Emerald
Follow the life of Pip, a poor lonely orphan in Victorian England. Everything changes when he becomes friends with the... More
What's Underground? Workbook
An engaging workbook for children who are using the Big Cat series. These workbooks accompany the popula... More
Robots Workbook
An engaging workbook for children who are using the Big Cat series. These workbooks accompany the popula... More
Recycling Workbook
An engaging workbook for children who are using the Big Cat series. These workbooks accompany the popula... More
The Lonely Penguin Workbook
An engaging workbook for children who are using the Big Cat series. These workbooks accompany the popula... More
The Baby Turtle Workbook
An engaging workbook for children who are using the Big Cat series. These workbooks accompany the popula... More
Helper Bird Workbook
An engaging workbook for children who are using the Big Cat series. These workbooks accompany the popula... More
Around the World Workbook
An engaging workbook for children who are using the Big Cat series. These workbooks accompany the popula... More
The Little Egg Workbook
An engaging workbook for children who are using the Big Cat series. These workbooks accompany the popula... More
Rolling Workbook
An engaging workbook for children who are using the Big Cat series. These workbooks accompany the popula... More
Doing Nothing Workbook
An engaging workbook for children who are using the Big Cat series. These workbooks accompany the popula... More
The Oak Tree Workbook
An engaging workbook for children who are using the Big Cat series. These workbooks accompany the popula... More
My Exercise Diary Workbook
An engaging workbook for children who are using the Big Cat series. These workbooks accompany the popula... More
River Journey Workbook
An engaging workbook for children who are using the Big Cat series. These workbooks accompany the popula... More
Bones Workbook
An engaging workbook for children who are using the Big Cat series. These workbooks accompany the popula... More
All In a Month Workbook
An engaging workbook for children who are using the Big Cat series. These workbooks accompany the popula... More
Where is the Wind? Workbook
An engaging workbook for children who are using the Big Cat series. These workbooks accompany the popula... More
Carry Me: Band 00/Lilac
How do different animals carry their babies? In this book readers will discover, through a series of photographs, that... More
A Visit to the Farm: Band 07/Turquoise
The renowned children's writer Michael Morpurgo has written this vivid account of a child's stay at a farm, told in th... More
Bendemolena: Band 14/Ruby
Bendemolena the kitten lives in a noisy house, so she puts a shiny pot on her head and everything goes quiet. Hooray! ... More
Maui Tames the Sun: Band 15/Emerald
Long, long ago, when the world was new and strange, the sun decided to start racing across the sky. But on Earth, ever... More
Olaudah Equiano: From Slavery to Freedom: Band 15/Emerald
Olaudah Equiano was kidnapped as a child from his village in Africa and shipped to America to begin life as a slave. T... More
The Billy Goats Tough: Band 14/Ruby
Find out how a female vampire, a hairy Troll having a bad hair day, a Super Billy-Goat who is a super pain, and a seri... More
Short Pants: Band 14/Ruby
The spring fair is an exciting event for any family - with traditional games, rides, stall and competitions. This year... More
Kaleidoscope: Band 15/Emerald
A prize of 3500 biscuits, the most terrifying creature on Earth, square tomatoes and underwater torches are just some ... More
Tiddalick the Thirsty Frog: Band 14/Ruby
Tiddalick was the biggest frog in the entire world, but his thirst was even bigger! One day, he was so thirsty that he... More
The Princess and the Pea: Band 15/Emerald
How do you test a rain-soaked young girl to make sure she is a Princess? You hide a pea in her bed, of course! Only a ... More
Jaws and Claws and Things with Wings: Band 14/Ruby
Imaginative, clever and often humorous, this beautifully illustrated poetry collection by Valerie Bloom is inspired by... More
Dance to the Beat: Band 03/Yellow
A bright, action-packed non-fiction book that explains how to dance. The step-by-step instructions include sequential ... More
Top Dinosaurs: Band 04/Blue
What were the dinosaurs really like? There were many different types; scary, tall, small, fast and strong. This book c... More
Code Making, Code Breaking: Band 15/Emerald
What are codes for and who uses them? How do you make a code, how do you break a code? If you think only spies and sol... More
Great Explorers: Christopher Columbus and Neil Armstrong: Band 09/Gold
In the 15th century, Christopher Columbus found new lands on the other side of the world. Four hundred years later, Ne... More
Something's Drastic: Band 12/Copper
A range of beautifully illustrated Michael Rosen's poems, including many of his classic works such as 'Down behind the... More
Where Do You Live?: Band 14/Ruby
Meet children who live on islands all over the world in this non-fiction book. They tell us how they live, what they d... More
The Lost Gardens: Band 17/Diamond
Stumbling upon a hidden and forgotten garden, three young friends find themselves transported to World War One, and ca... More
Animals on the Move: Band 12/Copper
Have you ever been amazed at how far animals migrate each year? Have you ever wondered why animals migrate for such lo... More
Gathering in the Days: Band 14/Ruby
This wonderfully emotive collection of poems by award-winning poet Gareth Owen explores both the humorous and more ser... More
Treasure Box: Band 15/Emerald
This beautifully illustrated poetry collection by Pauline Stewart focuses on treasures - from jewels and things that s... More
The Black Dog: Band 16/Sapphire
Annie, George and Jed are on a school camping trip, and their team hasn't been doing very well in the activities they'... More
Great Greek Myths: Band 16/Sapphire
Heroes and monsters; gods and goddesses; adventure and excitement: all are to be found in this book, which contains fo... More
The Olympic Games: Band 13/Topaz
What's it like to compete in the world's largest sporting event? Find out all about the Olympic Games, when they began... More
The Wind: Band 03/Yellow
What can the wind blow? A collection of colourful photographs show how the wind can blow a kite, boats, leaves, seeds,... More
A Day Out: Band 02a/Red a
Bill went for a walk. He went over a river, up a hill and into a wood and behind a waterfall. A few steps behing Bill,... More
Hands: Band 03/Yellow
An information text showing numerous ways in which we use our hands, including painting, printing, building, pouring, ... More
Hector and the Cello: Band 08/Purple
Hector the Hippo wants to play the cello more than anything else in the world. But who in the jungle will teach him? M... More
Sam and the Big Bad Cat: Band 03/Yellow
Sam the big, bad cat isn't feeling well. Tom wants to take him to the vet. Sam doesn't want to go, and finds a variety... More
Up, Up and Away: Band 02a/Red a
The red balloon flies up, up and away! Follow the balloon's journey over the captivating landscape of the rooftops, ri... More
The Masai: Tribe Of Warriors: Band 15/Emerald
The Masai have a reputation for courage, independence and a way of life that fits with the grasslands of the East Afri... More
On Safari: Band 15/Emerald
What's it really like to go on safari? What do you take? What will you find? Go on a journey with Jonathan and Angela ... More
From Tree To Book: Band 07/Turquoise
Find out all about how book is made, from making the paper to printing the words to designing the cover. ... More
Holidays: Then and Now: Band 06/Orange
Everyone looks forward to their holidays. In this book you can learn how holidays began, and what they are like today.... More
Homes Sweet Homes: Band 07/Turquoise
A collection of beautiful poems about the habitats of contrasting creatures. * Turquoise/ Band 7 books o... More
Changing Designs: Band 10/White
From TVs and fridges to phones and music players, the design of many things we use every day has changed over time. Fi... More
We See A Cloud: Band 11/Lime
Leaves of gold and crimson Curl crisply on the street, Their papery voices chatter As they crunch beneath my feet. ... More
The Monster Joke Book: Band 12/Copper
"What do monsters eat for breakfast? Dreaded Wheat!" is just one joke from this extended collection of monster jokes t... More
What Happened to the Dinosaurs?: Band 13/Topaz
'What Happened to the Dinosaurs' investigates why these huge creatures disappeared. The important question, 'How do we... More
The Footballing Frog: Band 14/Ruby
A twist on traditional tales of frogs and three wishes, this story features a modern day prince, who loves football. U... More
Brother Aelred's Feet: Band 15/Emerald
Brother Aelred has remarkably smelly feet. To spare the other monks' noses, he is given the job of tending to the pigs... More
Spider's Big Match: Band 13/Topaz
Spider McDrew gets the chance to play for the Parkfield school football team, in the end-of-season cup draw. As usual ... More
How to be a Tudor: Band 14/Ruby
Have you ever wanted to be a Tudor? Here's how to do it - in just twenty easy stages. Find out all about the Tudor mon... More
How to be a Roman: Band 14/Ruby
So you want to be a Roman? Here is everything you need to know - in 20 easy stages. From the battle ground to building... More
Spreading the Word: William Caxton and Tim Berners-Lee: Band 11/Lime
When William Caxton brought the printing press to England in 1475 he changed the lives of thousands of people, putting... More
A Letter to New Zealand: Band 06/Orange
Have you ever wondered what happens when you drop your letter in the postbox? How does a letter get from your home tow... More
Cars: Band 01a/Pink a
This book helps children identify different types of car by colour using simple, repetitive text which reinforces comm... More
Greedy Anansi and his Three Cunning Plans: Band 13/Topaz
Inspired by three traditional African tales, follow the crafty spider Anansi, and find out how his greed and cunning d... More
Chocolate: from Bean to Bar: Band 12/Copper
Chocolate comes in many forms - from chocolate bars to hot chocolate - but how was it first discovered, and how is it ... More
Food Chains: Band 14/Ruby
All living things need food to survive. Find out who eats whom, and how we all link together to form a food chain. ... More
Black Holes: Band 14/Ruby
What is a black hole? Where do they come from? What do they do? Find out the answers to all of these questions and wha... More
Flash Harriet and the Missing Ostrich Eggs: Band 14/Ruby
Flash Harriet has a problem. The ostrich eggs at a nearby farm are being stolen. Without them her father can't do his ... More
Discovering Tutankhamun's Tomb: Band 15/Emerald
In 1922, Howard Carter and his team discovered an Ancient Egyptian tomb that was to become world famous - with the mum... More
Stripes: Band 00/Lilac
Where do you see stripes around you? This non-fiction picture book looks at all sorts of stripes. Do you see them on a... More
The Picnic: Band 01a/Pink a
This simple picture book with a familiar theme, looks at the different thigns that a family take on a picnic; the rug,... More
The Very Wet Dog: Band 01a/Pink a
It's a lovely day for walking in the park. Before long the dog is chasing a duck through the mud, and dragging its own... More
What's Inside?: Band 02a/Red a
What's inside a nut? What's inside a pod? What's inside you and me? The clear photos in this book will show children w... More
Dinosaur Rock: Band 01a/Pink a
How many dinosaurs are there in the dinosaur band? Count the dinosaurs as each music section gets up on stage to play ... More
Where is the Wind?: Band 02b/Red B
Mole sets out to see the wind. He asks every animal he meets if they see the wind and they all say no. The illustratio... More
Percy and the Rabbit: Band 03/Yellow
Nick Butterworth's well known and much loved character Percy the Park Keeper stars in this beautifully told story for ... More
The Big Splash: Band 01b/Pink B
A young monster is getting everything she needs to take a dip: a boat, a toy shark, armbands, goggles, flippers. Once ... More
Shapes on the Seashore: Band 02a/Red a
A boy and his mother go for a walk along the seashore and find all sorts of shapes. There's a starfish shaped like a s... More
Come to the Circus: Band 01b/Pink B
Come and see the circus! A combination of artwork and photographs show children some of the things they might see in a... More
Stop That Robot!: Band 00/Lilac
Every child's dream; a robot that tidies your room! But in this wordless picture book, the advantage-taking boy discov... More
Wheels: Band 01b/Pink B
Some wheels are big and some wheels are small. This exciting book is full of photos of all kinds of wheels: big and sm... More
True Life Survival: Band 12/Copper
An account of three true life stories of survival, where people have to act quickly against unexpected disasters. Maps... More
Stowaway!: Band 14/Ruby
This adventure story recounts the first round-world voyage of Tudor explorer Sir Francis Drake through the eyes of Dic... More
Pet Detectives: The Ball Burglary: Band 09/Gold
The Pet Detective has his work cut out when his favourite football goes missing. With his dog, Rooney, he sets out to ... More
Kings of the Wild: Band 13/Topaz
This report with its dramatic photography helps us understand what brown bears look like and the savage, unspoilt, gra... More
What Am I?: Band 00/Lilac
What do I do? This non-fiction book looks at the different types of work that adults do. Photographs show children hav... More
What Are You Looking At?: Band 15/Emerald
This fascinating book, written in conjunction with the London National Portrait Gallery, examines what portraits are a... More
Flash Harriet and the Mystery of the Fiendish Footprints: Band 14/Ruby
Flash Harriet, together with Gus, her pet tarantula, is back and on the trail of a new crime. Huge footprints have sma... More
Pirate!: Band 15/Emerald
It's Cal and Annie's first day at their new school. Cal is terrified that his little sister is going to tell the other... More
Caliban's Cave: Band 15/Emerald
An atmospheric collection of new poems about the sea and earth by poet Judith Nicholls, beautifully illustrated by Jud... More
Cave Wars: Band 13/Topaz
Ruby and Tom love playing in the caves; that's before the Gang arrive. But they're not about to give them up without a... More
Sophie's Rules: Band 14/Ruby
Dana has started her new school and is keen to meet new friends, but Sophie isn't making it easy for her. When Dana de... More
Breath: Band 13/Topaz
Every human has to breathe, but how do we do it - and why? This detailed non-fiction book clearly explains the breathi... More
Your Brain: Band 15/Emerald
Your brain controls everything you do - from your movement to your senses and even your thoughts and decisions. Comple... More
They came from Class 6C: Band 16/Sapphire
Robbie and Jenna have a problem - Tiddles, the class hamster, has eaten their teacher! As the two friends stumble upon... More
Project Bright Spark: Band 17/Diamond
Briony had always suspected there was something wrong with her teacher. But after doing some further investigation wit... More
I Have a Dream: Band 17/Diamond
More interested in computer games than he is in school, Raheem is tired of being told off by his mum for fooling aroun... More
My Party: Band 00/Lilac
A wordless picture book about a birthday party. The photographs provide a window on all the preparations, the birthday... More
Pushing and Pulling: Band 01a/Pink a
The colourful photographs in this non-fiction recount demonstrates different ways of pushing and pulling through photo... More
Rat-a-tat-tat: Band 03/Yellow
Open the door and see who is there: a cat in a hat, a fox in socks, a dog and a frog; and they all want to play! But t... More
How to Have a Party: Band 03/Yellow
Using simple text and photographs, this book shows the full range of tasks to be carried out: make the invitations, se... More
Rebecca at the Funfair: Band 03/Yellow
Rebecca went to the funfair with mum and dad. She didn't like the hall of mirrors, and the rollercoaster made her turn... More
Percy and the Badger: Band 04/Blue
Nick Butterworth's well known and much loved character Percy the Park Keeper stars in this beautifully told story for ... More
What's Underground: Band 04/Blue
Photos and illustrations combine to give a detailed picture of the fascinating life that goes on underground. We meet ... More
Worm Looks for Lunch: Band 05/Green
Worm is fed up with earth for lunch and wants something more exciting. He tries eating grass, bark and even a leaf on ... More
A Day at the Eden Project: Band 05/Green
This book recounts the experiences of two children as they take a look inside the giant Biomes and discover the exciti... More
Big Cat Babies: Band 05/Green
BBC's Big Cat Diary presenter and photographer Jonathan Scott has written and photographed this beautiful and informat... More
Making Books with Nick Butterworth: Band 05/Green
Would you like to find out who inspired the famous children's book character, Percy the Park Keeper? The author and il... More
Castles: Band 07/Turquoise
The book reveals how castles were built, not only for people to live in, but also to keep enemies out. Detailed illust... More
Bounce, Kick, Catch, Throw: Band 06/Orange
What makes a ball bounce? How is a football made? Children will find the answers to these, and more, questions about d... More
Fire! Fire!: Band 06/Orange
Filled with photos showing different methods of firefighting, this instruction book tells children how firefighting st... More
Buzz and Bingo in the Monster Maze: Band 08/Purple
Walking through the forest one moonlit night, Buzz and his dog Bingo find a sign pointing to a Monster Party. It sound... More
Ella the Superstar: Band 05/Green
This humorous story with a familiar setting, told from her older brother's point of view, reveals baby Ella's love of ... More
Spider McDrew and the Egyptians: Band 12/Copper
Everyone at Parkfield School thinks that Spider McDrew is a hopeless case. He is always muddling things up and saying ... More
How to Be a Viking: Band 12/Copper
If you want to be a Viking, this book tells you everything that you need to know from how to milk a cow, to how to cho... More
Weird Little Monsters: Band 12/Copper
In this information book, detailed photographs, illustrations and vivid descriptions are used to introduce readers to ... More
The Gargling Gorilla: Band 14/Ruby
Brave Tim agrees to look after Rosa's pets. He isn't afraid of vultures or wolfhounds, or even giant rabbits. But he i... More
Flash Harriet and the Loch Ness Monster: Band 13/Topaz
Flash Harriet , the famous girl detective, is on the trail of a crime... and it has led her to the shores of Loch Ness... More
Oceans Alive: Band 14/Ruby
This stunning non-fiction book presents the underwater world and why we must protect this special place. There are sim... More
The Games Player of Zob: Band 15/Emerald
When the Game Player of Zob pays a visit to earth and challenges the earthling children to a game, the children soon f... More
The Alien on the 99th Floor: Band 12/Copper
Fred was bored. He didn't like going to the shopping centre with his mum and his little sister. But then by mistake he... More
Living With Climate Change: Band 12/Copper
What is a carbon footprint? Why do we think that the climate is changing? How does climate change affect our lives? An... More
Tiger Dead! Tiger Dead! Stories from the Caribbean: Band 13/Topaz
In these two animal stories from the Caribbean, find out in the first why Tiger wanted to get rid of all the other ani... More
Trixie Tempest's Diary: Band 16/Sapphire
Trixie's hilarious diary, written by acclaimed children's writer, Ros Asquith, tells of her plans to be a world famous... More
Matti's Miracle: Band 15/Emerald
Berlin in 1938 is not a safe place to be if you're Jewish. For Matti and many other Jewish children it means being sen... More
Michael Rosen: All About Me: Band 16/Sapphire
What's it like to be a writer, radio presenter and performer? Read all about Michael Rosen's life and find out what he... More
Nightmare: Two Ghostly Tales: Band 17/Diamond
Two spooky stories from double-Carnegie-winner, Berlie Doherty. Dark and atmospheric these two tales send a chill down... More
Mind the Gap: Band 12/Copper
This hilarious set of poems by award-winning and much-loved poet Roger McGough explores the weird and the wonderful. F... More
Evolution: Band 14/Ruby
Find out all about the remarkable history of Charles Darwin's theory of evolution in this non-fiction information book... More
The Big Bang: Band 16/Sapphire
What was the Big Bang? What was the Universe like just after the Big Bang? Who discovered the Big Bang? Stunning photo... More
The Dancing Dog: Band 03/Yellow
The Dancing Dog can do lots of dances - but can he do all of them? Follow the Dancing Dog as he dances his way through... More
Milo's Moustache: Band 03/Yellow
Milo the dog is very proud of his moustache, but one day a bird comes and steals it from him. Join Milo as he searches... More
The House in the Forest: Band 12/Copper
Hansel and Gretel are poor, so they have to travel through the forest to find work for their father. On the way, they ... More
Air-Sea Rescue: Band 12/Copper
Every year, air-sea rescue teams rescue hundreds of people who have been in danger at sea - from capsized boats and il... More
Rapunzel: Band 13/Topaz
Locked away inside a cold, stone tower for many years, the beautiful Rapunzel is desperate to escape. But is there any... More
The Hairy Toe: Band 13/Topaz
A strange sound came from the darkness outside and the old woman wished she had never gone into the nearby forest. She... More
The Story of Football: Band 17/Diamond
Football has changed a lot since mediaeval times, when it was a highly dangerous street game involving rival mobs and ... More
Coral Reefs: Band 18/Pearl
Reefs are some of the most amazing habitats on earth, home to exotic fish, colourful corals, turtles and even sharks. ... More
The Story of the Electric Guitar: Band 17/Diamond
Electric guitars have made a massive contribution to music over the last century. It's hard to imagine today's music w... More
Time-Traveller's Guide to the Bronze Age: Band 16/Sapphire
Over 4000 years ago, people started making things from bronze. Take a world tour and discover some of the brilliant Br... More
Mapping Australia: Band 15/Emerald
Discover how people have mapped Australia - from songs that recorded what the landscape looked like, and early explore... More
The Arabian Desert: Band 16/Sapphire
The sandy Arabian Desert stretches for hundreds of kilometres in every direction. It may seem hard to believe that any... More
Charlotte Bronte: Band 18/Pearl
Charlotte Bronte loved to create imaginary worlds and make up stories with her brother and sisters. Find out what life... More
Super Stars: Band 15/Emerald
Space scientists believe there are billions of stars in our universe. Travel deep into space and discover how stars ar... More
Spotlight on Russia: Band 18/Pearl
Russia is a huge, varied country with big cities, small villages and wildernesses full of wildlife. It has an amazing ... More
The Railway Revolution: Band 16/Sapphire
In 1804 the first steam train set out on a nine mile journey. Within 50 years, there were 6,000 miles of railway acros... More
Technology in the Battle of Britain: Band 17/Diamond
In 1940, the skies over Britain were the scene of furious fighting between the aeroplanes of the RAF and the German Lu... More
The Battle of Passchendaele: Band 18/Pearl
In 1917, during World War I, the battle of Passchendaele was fought on the Western Front in Belgium. Find out why the ... More
Light: Band 17/Diamond
What is light and how does it work? Did you know it was the fastest thing in the universe? Learn about the different p... More
Creatures from the Past: Band 17/Diamond
Find out about the animals that ruled the sea, land and skies from before the time of the dinosaurs until humans appea... More
Boudica: Band 15/Emerald
Boudica, the warrior queen of the Iceni tribe, is famous for leading her people into battle against the Romans about 2... More
How to Build a House: Band 16/Sapphire
What is your house made of? Around the world, you will find homes made of mud, stone, wood, glass, metal, concrete and... More
Changing Land: Band 15/Emerald
This book will show you how to be a landscape detective! The way we use the land around us has changed a lot over the ... More
The Steam Train: e-Resource
Collins Big Cat has teamed up with award-winning educational developers, Shoo Fly, to create new cross-curricular E-Reso... More
Run, Jump, Hop!
Collins Big Cat is a guided reading series for ages 4-11 edited by Cliff Moon. Top children's authors and illustrators h... More
Twinkle, Twinkle, Firefly: Band 08/Purple
A wonderful anthology of poetry by award winning poets John Agard and Grace Nichols, brought to life with beautiful il... More
The Three Princes: Band 13/Topaz
The Three Princes are all desperate to win the love of Princess Halima, and a challenge is set by her father to find t... More
The Hedgehog Mystery: Band 16/Sapphire
No one has a gran like Ellie and Morris. Gran has red hair, a leather jacket, and she's part of a motorbike gang. When... More
The Leopard Poachers: Band 16/Sapphire
High in the Arabian mountains, Ali and Sameer gaze in wonder at a leopard. When the leopard roars with pain after bein... More
The Boswall Kidnapping: Band 17/Diamond
When Alex's dad drags him to Boswall and Sons, the local department store, he never expects to find himself thrown int... More
Much Ado About Nothing: Band 17/Diamond
Collins Big Cat is a guided reading series for ages 4-11. Top children's authors and illustrators have created fiction... More
The Emperor's New Clothes: Band 12/Copper
A traditional tale originating from Denmark about a vain king, who'll do anything to dress to impress, even if it ends... More
Dick Whittington: Band 12/Copper
A fun, lively retelling of the traditional tale of Dick and how he hopes to change his fortune by travelling to London... More
The Talking Bird: Band 14/Ruby
A traditional Persian tale about three orphaned siblings who embark on a journey of discovery to find a magical talkin... More
Antony and Cleopatra: Band 17/Diamond
A beautiful and powerful, retelling of the ultimate love story, between Anthony and the Egyptian queen, Cleopatra. But... More
Snow White and Rose Red: Band 12/Copper
A traditional tale from Germany, about two sisters and their friendship with a bear, who turns out to be not at all wh... More
How the Birds Got Their Colours: Tales from the Australian Dreamtime: Band 13/Topaz
A wonderful collection of creation stories from Australia, telling how the koala lost his tail, the kangaroo got her p... More
The Ogre: Band 13/Topaz
An African folk tale about two brothers, who turn out to be the only ones to save their village from the terrifying og... More
Beauty and the Beast: Band 13/Topaz
A beautiful retelling by former children's laureate Michael Morpurgo, of this tradition tale of kindness, friendship a... More
The Rat-Catcher of Hamelin: Band 14/Ruby
A retelling of the traditional tale of the Pied Piper, and how he saves the village of Hamelin from the invasion of ra... More
The Twelve Dancing Princesses: Band 13/Topaz
A traditional folk tale about twelve princesses who defy their father's rules forbidding them to dance, by finding a m... More
Two Animal Tales from Africa: Band 15/Emerald
Two beautifully told traditional tales by Beverley Birch. 'The Water Thief' is about the mischievous antics of Hyena a... More
The Fisherman and his Wife: Band 12/Copper
A traditional German tale about the perils of greed, and what happens to those who always want more than they have. Wh... More
The Dragon's Bride and other Dragon Stories: Band 14/Ruby
Three dragon tales from different cultures. Find out how brave Maren defies the terrifying beast on her wedding day, h... More
The King Who Thought He Was Clever: A Folk Tale from Russia: Band 14/Ruby
A hilarious tale about a mischievous king who is desperate to show off his clever tricks to three unsuspecting princes... More
The Journey of Odysseus: Band 15/Emerald
Follow Odysseus on his remarkable journey home, and find out whether he and his crew will survive the perils of the cy... More
As You Like It: Band 16/Sapphire
When Rosalind is banished to the forest by her uncle it goes without saying that her cousin Celia will go with her. Bu... More
The Stubborn Prince: Band 15/Emerald
A hilarious traditional Norwegian tale, which will have the whole class in stiches. Find out how Prince Magnus gets on... More
Richard III: Band 18/Pearl
Follow the twisted, evil plans of Richard III as he works his way to up become king of England. But, just how far will... More
Othello: Band 18/Pearl
Sally Prue's gripping retelling of Shakespeare's devastating tragedy is both shocking and riveting. Find out how far I... More
Hamlet: Band 18/Pearl
A wonderfully creative retelling of Shakespeare's famous tale of revenge. When Hamlet's father unexpectedly dies and h... More
The Fall of Julius Caesar: Band 17/Diamond
Reacquaint yourself with Shakespeare's classic tale of power, control and leadership. When ruler Julius Caesar is offe... More
King Lear: Band 18/Pearl
Revisit Shakespeare's most famous tragedy. When King Lear asks his three daughters to prove their love for him, he nev... More
The Merchant of Venice: Band 16/Sapphire
Get acquainted with Shakespeare's classic tale of greed and revenge, in this light-hearted and amusing retelling. Bass... More
The Comedy of Errors: Band 16/Sapphire
A hilarious retelling of one of Shakespeare's silliest comedies. With two sets of identical twins, there's bound to be... More
Henry V: Band 16/Sapphire
Relive Shakespeare's epic tale of courage and heroism in this powerful retelling by Jan-Andrew Henderson. Is King Henr... More
The Winter's Tale: Band 17/Diamond
Alan Gibbons movingly retells the ultimate story of jealousy. When King Leontes banishes his whole family, after suspe... More
Pandora's Box: Band 15/Emerald
A lively retelling of the classic Greek legend, which tells Pandora's tale of temptation. As she embarks life on Earth... More
You Are Here; Maps and Why We Use Them: Band 12/Copper
Every map tells a story and makes spaces, ideas, and events easier to understand. Where are you? Let's find out! ... More
Tsunamis: Band 12/Copper
What is a tsunami? How do they happen? What effect do they have on people's lives? Learn about how we can predict them... More
On the Track: Band 12/Copper
Track cycling has been around since the 1870s, but it's never been so popular as today! Find out all about the special... More
The Making of Mozart: Band 12/Copper
Get ready to meet a small boy with a big talent! Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was composing music and travelling the world ... More
Vikings in Britain: Band 14/Ruby
They came in their longships from Scandinavia, stealing gold and spreading fear. From fighting to settling, this is th... More
Welcome to My City: Band 14/Ruby
Come on a tour of four exciting - and very different - cities! Find out what it's like to live in Bristol, Paris, Los ... More
Living in an Earthquake Zone: Band 13/Topaz
What's it really like to live in an earthquake zone and how do people know when one's about to happen? Explore where a... More
The Life Cycle of a Polar Bear: Band 14/Ruby
Follow the journey of a polar bear from cub to adulthood to find out how they reach the top of the Arctic food chain a... More
What's up with Time?: Band 14/Ruby
How do we measure time, and where does it come from? How do clocks work - and what happened before they were invented?... More
Wind Power: Band 13/Topaz
Wind power is used more and more around the world to give us electricity in our homes. But what is wind? How can it be... More
A Finders' Guide to Rocks, Fossils and Soils: Band 13/Topaz
Join the experts on their field trip and discover how the rocks, fossils and soils are a vital part of our planet. ... More