Sue Graves

The class field trip is coming up, and Lion worries about the weather, the rides, and everything else--and his anxiety makes him clumsy which causes his friends to worry about him.

Croc always rushes ahead with whatever she is doing, whether it is waiting for her turn or doing her sums; frequently things go wrong, and projects are messed up--but when her teacher explains the importance of patience, Croc resolves to do better.

Flamingo is scared of many things, such as spiders, the dark, and getting lost, but his grandfather shows him how to be brave, and Flamingo explains his fears to his friends so they can all be brave together.

Elephant refuses to share anything with his friends until his behavior leaves him out of a game and his grandmother suggests how he can make amends.

It's normal to feel worried sometimes, but it's good to recognize when our worries keep us from enjoying fun experiences. Readers discover this valuable life lesson as they learn along with Lion, whose worries nearly ruin his field trip to an amusement park. Age-appropriate text allows young readers to learn for themselves how to deal with feeling worried in a healthy way. Questions are also included to help readers relate the content of Lion's story...

Collins Big Cat is a guided reading series for ages 4-7 edited by Cliff Moon. Top children's authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that your children will love to read, banded to help you choose the right book for every child. Practical ideas for guided reading are included at the back of each book. The red balloon flies up, up and away! Follow the balloon's journey over the captivating landscape of the rooftops, river,...

Elephant does not like to share his toys, games, or snacks--but when he gets a new bat and ball he realizes that it is no fun trying to play with them by himself, so he asks his grandmother how he can make amends with his friends.

George loves to paint everything from the walls to his sister, until his father thinks of a better "canvas" for his art work.

A retelling of the nursery rhyme, in which the spider is surprised by a Miss Muffet with attitude.