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Discover Collins Big Cat books that reflect a diverse readership and provide visibility and representation for all our readers. #GoAllIn2026

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This week’s accessible read in collaboration with @bigcatbookslikeme : Percy and the Rabbit.

Written and illustrated by Nick Butterworth, Percy and the Rabbit comes from the Collins Big Cat collection, aimed at KS1 readers.

Alongside exploring the story, learners can develop skills such as recall, sequencing, prediction and retelling, with accessible activities and communication partner support built into the Grid set.

Explore ‘Percy and the Rabbit!’ in Read with Me: Accessible Stories in Grid, by going to: Menu > Add grid set > Education > Read with Me: Accessible Stories.

#AAC #AssistiveTechnology #Literacy #Education by @bigcatbookslikeme

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“I include Black main protagonists to combat the low figures of Black children in children’s literature from diverse and underrepresented voices/creators.”

This Black History Month, we’re spotlighting The Time-Travelling Trio, a Big Cat series of adventure stories which feature real figures from Black history, written and illustrated by Nadine Cowan. In her blog, Nadine shares what inspired her to write the series and why it's important to highlight positive stories from Black history in children’s fiction.

To read the full blog, click the link in our bio or head to collins.co.uk/schoolsblogs by @bigcatbookslikeme

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This Black History Month, join Aniyah, EJ and Olivia on their time-travelling adventures, in twelve Big Cat books written and illustrated by Nadine Cowan. The stories celebrate real Black historical figures, making their lives and legacies unforgettable. Swipe to learn about some of the people featured in the series! by @bigcatbookslikeme

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"Using books that make relevant links to the wider curriculum is a great way to reduce curriculum pressure."

Primary English expert, Rachel Clarke, outlines how the Big Cat Read On programme is enjoyable, accessible and diverse in her blog for Collins Schools. With 30 books ranging from narrative non-fiction to historical fiction, Big Cat Read On offers a chance to encourage reading for pleasure at your school during the National Year of Reading.

Read the full piece on the Collins blog — link in bio. by @bigcatbookslikeme

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This week’s accessible read in collaboration with Collins Big Cat: Get the Fruit.

Written by Paul Shipton and illustrated by Trevor Dunton, Get the Fruit is a wordless story from the Collins Big Cat collection, aimed at KS1 readers.

Using illustrations to follow the story creates opportunities for learners to make predictions, sequence events and tell the story in their own way – with accessible tools in Grid to support participation and communication along the way.

Learn more about our collaboration with Collins Big Cat books in our blog at link in bio.

#Grid #AAC #AccessibleReading #Education #Literacy #HarperCollins by @bigcatbookslikeme

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18 days ago

As East and South East Asian Heritage Month draws to a close, we've selected a range of Big Cat books spotlighting ESEA history and culture that you can share with your pupils throughout the year!

#ESEAHeritageMonth by @bigcatbookslikeme

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19 days ago

Madhu and Marcel run their own radio show, covering local news, sharing fun stories and telling jokes. But when their listeners call in about not one but three missing cats, they turn detective in a quest to bring their listeners the truth... 🔎

See if you can spot the missing cats in 'Madhu and Marcel's Radio Show: Cat Connundrum', an exciting mystery book from @chitrasoundar, illustrated by @koustubhajagdees. by @bigcatbookslikeme

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This week’s accessible read in collaboration with Collins Big Cat: Dad Nips!

Written by Jane Clarke and illustrated by Natalie Kilany, Dad Nips! comes from the Collins Big Cat collection, aimed at KS1 readers.

The accessible Grid set provides opportunities to explore early reading skills alongside communication, with differentiated resources to support recall, retelling, comprehension and story exploration as learners develop.

Learn more about our collaboration with Collins Big Cat books in our blog - at link in bio.

#AAC #AccessibleReading #Literacy #AssistiveTechnology by @bigcatbookslikeme

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24 days ago

Books have always been a big part of Vega’s world.

From family trips to the library to sharing stories at home, reading gives Vega opportunities to explore, have fun and connect with the people around her.

Now, through our new Read with Me: Accessible Stories collection, in collaboration with Collins Big Cat books, Vega can access familiar stories through Grid and take an active role in the reading experience.

Her mum Alba shared how valuable it is to see mainstream children’s books becoming more accessible to AAC users, creating more opportunities for children like Vega to enjoy the same stories as their siblings and peers.

Learn more about our collaboration with Collins Big Cat books in our blog - at link in bio.

#ReadwithMe #AccessibleReading #AAC #Literacy #Education by @bigcatbookslikeme

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Looking to help EAL pupils build the foundation for stronger literacy and learning?

Join Story Talk programme creator Charlotte Raby and Assistant Headteacher Amanda Matheson for a free webinar exploring practical tools to improve early language and communication.

📅 30/9, 4pm-5pm

Save your spot via the link in our bio! by @bigcatbookslikeme

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Coding is a valuable skill that can open doors to a wide range of opportunities 💻

This National Coding Week, discover the amazing work of coders like Alexandra Ruddick from @wise_ypc, in case studies created to support the Big Cat Tara Binns series.

In Tara Binns: Creative Coder, Tara Binns finds herself working on coding and design for a computer game! The team have discovered that someone is hacking the game and some gamers have been losing their high scores. Does it have something to do with the rivalry between the coding and design teams? And can Tara help them to realise their individual skills and work together to complete the game development? by @bigcatbookslikeme

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Discover Big Cat books to help pupils understand more about climate change 🌎

From true stories of inspiring young people enacting change across the world to the life of environmentalist Sir David Attenborough, children will discover what they can do to tackle the challenges facing our planet in this new collection of books themed around climate change and sustainability. by @bigcatbookslikeme

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