Collins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that children love to read. Levelled for guided and independent reading, each book includes ideas to support reading. Teaching and assessment support and eBooks are also available.

Why do fruits and vegetables come in so many different colours? How do they help us to stay healthy? Find out why healthy foods are good for your physical and mental health and how you can add more to your meals to create your own rainbow plate!

Copper/Band 12 books provide more complex plots and longer chapters that develop reading stamina.

Pages 30 and 31 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall.

Ideas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.

Kathryn Kendall Boucher is an editor and author, with a wealth of experience in educational and children’s publishing. She studied English Literature at the University of Sheffield, and began working in educational publishing in 2005. Having a child with numerous food allergies, Kathryn has been interested in food and nutrition for many years. She doesn’t believe in ‘good’ and ‘bad’ foods; rather everything in moderation. She hopes that this book will encourage readers to eat as brightly as they can, and perhaps even to try new things.