Collection 1: Who we are

Collins Big Cat is a primary reading program used in thousands of schools worldwide. This pack contains 30 decodable readers, including early readers, intermediate readers, and advanced readers, to support the IB PYP transdisciplinary theme "Who we are."

Format: Mixed media product
Publication date: 26 January 2023
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

The International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) is a curriculum framework designed for students in primary education. It emphasizes transdisciplinary learning, where students explore themes across different subject areas. One of the key themes in the IB PYP is "Who we are," which aims to help students develop a sense of identity, understand their values, and appreciate the diversity of the world around them.

To support the "Who we are" theme in the IB PYP, Collins Big Cat is a comprehensive whole-school programme that provides support for primary reading. Thousands of schools in over 100 countries around the world use Collins Big Cat books to teach reading to their students.

This pack contains a collection of 30 decodable readers that are specifically designed to support the IB PYP "Who we are" theme. The books are divided into three levels: early readers, intermediate readers, and advanced readers.

Early readers:
Bones Crunch and Munch: This book introduces the concept of bones and how they help animals move. It also includes a fun and engaging story about a group of animals who go on a scavenger hunt to find the missing bones of a dinosaur.
I Can Help: This book teaches children about the importance of helping others and how they can make a difference in their community. It includes a variety of activities and games that help children practice their social skills and develop empathy.
Olympic Heroes: This book celebrates the achievements of Olympic athletes and encourages children to pursue their dreams and goals. It includes a variety of activities and games that help children develop physical fitness and teamwork.
The Guinea Pigs: This book is about a group of guinea pigs who go on a adventure to find a new home. It includes a variety of activities and games that help children develop problem-solving skills and creativity.
The King of the Forest: This book is about a king of the forest who is trying to protect his kingdom from a group of evil animals. It includes a variety of activities and games that help children develop critical thinking skills and imagination.
The Mermaid and the Octopus: This book is about a mermaid who falls in love with an octopus. It includes a variety of activities and games that help children develop social skills and empathy.
The Pied Piper of Hamelin: This classic story tells the story of a piper who uses his magic pipe to lure a group of rats away from a town. It includes a variety of activities and games that help children develop listening skills and creativity.
What do you like?: This book explores the different interests and hobbies of children and encourages them to explore new things. It includes a variety of activities and games that help children develop curiosity and imagination.
Intermediate readers:
Breath: This book explores the importance of breathing and how it helps us stay healthy. It includes a variety of activities and games that help children develop physical fitness and mindfulness.
Dolphin King: This book tells the story of a dolphin who becomes the king of the ocean. It includes a variety of activities and games that help children develop leadership skills and empathy.
The Camel Fair: This book explores the traditions and customs of a camel fair in India. It includes a variety of activities and games that help children develop cultural awareness and appreciation.
The Goose Girl: This book is about a girl who is adopted by a king and must learn to fit into a new society. It includes a variety of activities and games that help children develop social skills and resilience.
The Great Chapatti Chase: This book is about a group of children who compete in a chapatti-making competition. It includes a variety of activities and games that help children develop physical fitness and teamwork.
The House in the Forest: This book is about a group of children who live in a house in the forest. It includes a variety of activities and games that help children develop environmental awareness and appreciation.
Tiger Dead! Tiger Dead!: This book is about a group of children who must solve a mystery and find out who is behind the deaths of a group of tigers. It includes a variety of activities and games that help children develop critical thinking skills and problem-solving abilities.
Why do we dream? Your senses: This book explores the different senses that we have and how they help us perceive the world around us. It includes a variety of activities and games that help children develop sensory awareness and appreciation.
Advanced readers:
Becoming an Olympic Gymnast: This book tells the story of a young girl who dreams of becoming an Olympic gymnast. It includes a variety of activities and games that help children develop physical fitness, discipline, and determination.
Being Cool: This book explores the concept of being cool and how it can help us build relationships with others. It includes a variety of activities and games that help children develop social skills and self-confidence.
Count your blessings: This book encourages children to appreciate the things that they have in their lives and to be grateful for the people who are important to them. It includes a variety of activities and games that help children develop gratitude and appreciation.
Fake News: do you know what to believe? This book explores the dangers of fake news and how it can affect our lives. It includes a variety of activities and games that help children develop critical thinking skills and media literacy.
The Games Player of Zob: This book tells the story of a young boy who becomes a famous video game player. It includes a variety of activities and games that help children develop creativity, problem-solving skills, and teamwork.
The Masai: Tribe of Warriors: This book explores the traditions and customs of the Masai people in Kenya. It includes a variety of activities and games that help children develop cultural awareness and appreciation.
The Stubborn Prince: This book is about a prince who is determined to prove himself to his father and his people. It includes a variety of activities and games that help children develop leadership skills and resilience.
Two Animal Tales from Africa: This book is a collection of two traditional African stories that teach children about the values of friendship, loyalty, and respect. It includes a variety of activities and games that help children develop moral values and empathy.
Walter Tull: Footballer, Soldier, Hero: This book tells the story of a young boy who becomes a famous footballer and soldier. It includes a variety of activities and games that help children develop physical fitness, teamwork, and leadership skills.
Wolf Girl: This book is about a girl who is raised by wolves and must learn to adapt to a new way
The International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) is a curriculum framework designed for students in primary education. It emphasizes transdisciplinary learning, where students explore themes across different subject areas. One of the key themes in the IB PYP is "Who we are," which aims to help students develop a sense of identity, understand their values, and appreciate the diversity of the world around them.

To support the "Who we are" theme in the IB PYP, Collins Big Cat is a comprehensive whole-school programme that provides support for primary reading. Thousands of schools in over 100 countries around the world use Collins Big Cat books to teach reading to their students.

This pack contains a collection of 30 decodable readers that are specifically designed to support the IB PYP "Who we are" theme. The books are divided into three levels: early readers, intermediate readers, and advanced readers.

Early readers:
Bones Crunch and Munch: This book introduces the concept of bones and how they help animals move. It also includes a fun and engaging story about a group of animals who go on a scavenger hunt to find the missing bones of a dinosaur.
I Can Help: This book teaches children about the importance of helping others and how they can make a difference in their community. It includes a variety of activities and games that help children practice their social skills and develop empathy.
Olympic Heroes: This book celebrates the achievements of Olympic athletes and encourages children to pursue their dreams and goals. It includes a variety of activities and games that help children develop physical fitness and teamwork.
The Guinea Pigs: This book is about a group of guinea pigs who go on a adventure to find a new home. It includes a variety of activities and games that help children develop problem-solving skills and creativity.
The King of the Forest: This book is about a king of the forest who is trying to protect his kingdom
This book is about a king of the forest who is trying to protect his kingdom from a group of evil animals. It includes a variety of activities and games that help children develop critical thinking skills and imagination.
The Mermaid and the Octopus: This book is about a mermaid who falls in love with an octopus. It includes a variety of activities and games that help children develop social skills and empathy.
The Pied Piper of Hamelin: This classic story tells the story of a piper who uses his magic pipe to lure a group of rats away from a town. It includes a variety of activities and games that help children develop listening skills and creativity.
What do you like?: This book explores the different interests and hobbies of children and encourages them to explore new things. It includes a variety of activities and games that help children develop curiosity and imagination.
Intermediate readers:
Breath: This book explores the importance of breathing and how it helps us stay healthy. It includes a variety of activities and games that help children develop physical fitness and mindfulness.
Dolphin King: This book tells the story of a dolphin who becomes the king of the ocean. It includes a variety of activities and games that help children develop leadership skills and empathy.
The Camel Fair: This book explores the traditions and customs of a camel fair in India. It includes a variety of activities and games that help children develop cultural awareness and appreciation.
The Goose Girl: This book is about a girl who is adopted by a king and must learn to fit into a new society. It includes a variety of activities and games that help children develop social skills and resilience.
The Great Chapatti Chase: This book is about a group of children who compete in a chapatti-making competition. It includes a variety of activities and games that help children develop physical fitness and teamwork.
The House in the Forest: This book is about a group of children who live in a house in the forest. It includes a variety of activities and games that help children develop environmental awareness and appreciation.
Tiger Dead! Tiger Dead!: This book is about a group of children who must solve a mystery and find out who is behind the deaths of a group of tigers. It includes a variety of activities and games that help children develop critical thinking skills and problem-solving abilities.
Why do we dream? Your senses: This book explores the different senses that we have and how they help us perceive the world around us. It includes a variety of activities and games that help children develop sensory awareness and appreciation.
Advanced readers:
Becoming an Olympic Gymnast: This book tells the story of a young girl who dreams of becoming an Olympic gymnast. It includes a variety of activities and games that help children develop physical fitness, discipline, and determination.
Being Cool: This book explores the concept of being cool and how it can help us build relationships with others. It includes a variety of activities and games that help children develop social skills and self-confidence.
Count your blessings: This book encourages children to appreciate the things that they have in their lives and to be grateful for the people who are important to them. It includes a variety of activities and games that help children develop gratitude and appreciation.
Fake News: do you know what to believe? This book explores the dangers of fake news and how it can affect our lives. It includes a variety of activities and games that help children develop critical thinking skills and media literacy.
The Games Player of Zob: This book tells the story of a young boy who becomes a famous video game player. It includes a variety of activities and games that help children develop creativity, problem-solving skills, and media literacy.
The Masai: Tribe of Warriors: This book explores the traditions and customs of the Masai people in Kenya. It includes a variety of activities and games that help children develop cultural awareness and appreciation.
The Stubborn Prince: This book is about a prince who is determined to prove himself to his father and his people. It includes a variety of activities and games that help children develop leadership skills and resilience.
Two Animal Tales from Africa: This book is a collection of two traditional African stories that teach children about the values of friendship, loyalty, and respect. It includes a variety of activities and games that help children develop moral values and empathy.
Walter Tull: Footballer, Soldier, Hero: This book tells the story of a young boy who becomes a famous footballer and soldier. It includes a variety of activities and games that help children develop physical fitness, teamwork, and leadership skills.
Wolf Girl: This book is about a girl who is raised by wolves and must learn to adapt to a new

Weight: 270g
ISBN-13: 9780008626068