Worry Warriors
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.
It’s the summer show and Eden, Daniel and Wale are brought together by chance, when nerves get the better of them. Little do they know, they’re about to embark on an adventure. Can they work together to overcome their fears and become the Worry Warriors?
Diamond/Band 17 books offer more complex, underlying themes to give opportunities for children to understand causes and points of view.
Pages 54 and 55 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.
Tarnelia loves a good story and is passionate about writing both fiction and non-fiction books for children of all ages- particularly stories showcasing diversity, inclusivity and mental wellbeing. An English and Creative Writing graduate and Integrative Therapeutic Counsellor, Tarnelia seeks to combine both the creative and therapeutic elements of her work to create engaging stories for children to relate to and learn from.
You can find her on social media: @TarnMatthews
Tarnelia Matthews is a British Caribbean author, born and raised in South East London.
After studying English and Creative Writing at university, Tarnelia spent a couple of years working within primary school education. It was here that she got to exercise her story telling, using her quirky imagination to bring a little light and laughter to children.
A few years later, Tarnelia qualified as an Integrative Therapeutic Counsellor with a desire to combine her passion for mental health, writing and children’s literature through books showcasing diversity, inclusivity and mental wellbeing.
Tarnelia writes both fiction and non-fiction material for children of all ages and backgrounds and seeks to combine both the creative and therapeutic elements of her work to create engaging stories for children to relate to and learn from.
You can find her on social media: @TarnMatthews