Lisa Rajan writes children's books that raise aspiration, challenge gender stereotypes and support mental wellbeing. She is the author of the Collins Big Cat Tara and Dani Binns titles, which introduce a range of STEM careers to a primary school audience through exciting adventure stories. Lisa has a BSc in Biotechnology and an MSc in Science Communication from Imperial College. She is married with three children and lives in south London. In her spare time, she runs marathons dressed as Wonder Woman.
Interest Age:
6
Category:
Literacy
Strand:
Hi Lo Reader
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. Shona notices that the new girl in her class is quieter than the others. She's not sure she's even heard Ava speak before. Shona sets out to find out more about Ava, and finds herself making a new friend in the process. This sensitive story about selective mutism by Lisa Rajan has been reviewed by the Selective Mutism Information & Research Association (SMIRA). White/Band 10 books have more complex sentences and figurative language. 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.