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Author_Frances Tosdevin
Author_Jennifer Khatun
big cat
Category=YPCA21
children's picture books
classroom resources
Collins
communication skills
diversity and inclusion for kids
EAL
early childhood language development
early language development
early years education
EHCP
emotions books for children
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first day at new school
first day of school
friendship books for kids
language and communication
language development books
learn
learning
making friends at school
moving to a new home picture book
newcomer child story
oracy
overcoming nerves
primary
school
SEL for early learners
selective mutism
SEND
social emotional learning
social emotional learning story
starting school books
teacher resources
vocabulary building
wordless picture book
wordless picture books
Product details
- ISBN 9780008794064
- Weight: 210g
- Dimensions: 245 x 275mm
- Publication Date: 27 Feb 2026
- Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Paperback
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Big Cat Story Talk is a research-informed language programme that places books at the heart of every session. Using a series of lively wordless picture books, the programme builds vocabulary, improves language and communication and increases social and emotional wellbeing through quality interactions and rich child-led book talk.
Farid and his family have recently moved house, and today is his first day at his new school. Will he be able to overcome his nerves and find a way to fit in?
Themes: new experiences, friendships, school day, emotions, sport, differences
The Big Cat Story Talk programme includes online training, videos and resources to assist with classroom implementation, delivery and engagement.
Frances studied archeology, anthropology and classics at Cambridge, and then worked as a journalist all over the world. Eventually she returned to her childhood love of writing stories, especially picture books which she describes as being, "Like poetry: born to be read aloud. To be tasted, chewed, savoured, and finally swallowed with a satisfying ‘Ah!' – leaving just enough room, of course, for sneaky second helpings!" Frances lives in Bedfordshire with her husband and their cats.
Jen Khatun is an illustrator of Bangladeshi/Indian heritage, who grew up in the beautiful city of Winchester and has had the delight of working with many publishing houses. Inspired by the natural surroundings, her childhood favourite stories and the magical moments found in everyday life, Jen loves to weave colourful illustrations. She now lives by the coast of East Sussex, and you will often find her by the sea with her fiancé and their dog Juno, exploring away in their new adventure!
