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. Book banded for guided and independent reading, there are reading notes in the back, comprehensive teaching and assessment support and ebooks available. Larry's friends want to be as happy as he is, but what's his secret? Join Carrie, Harry and Ari as they attempt to follow Larry's lead, but end up making an important discovery of their own. This fun rhyming story by Rachael Davis is illustrated by Kelly Caswell. Purple/Band 8 books offer developing readers literary language, with some challenging vocabulary. Pages 22 and 23 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.