20 years of raising readers

At a time when reading at home is declining, the books children learn to read with can be the only books they encounter, so ensuring representation for all children reading Big Cat is at the heart of our publishing. Featuring a range of lived experiences and working with a diverse range of authors, illustrators, charity partners and experts means that our stories and illustrations give authentic representations and our readers feel accepted and can see themselves
in our books.

For more information go to Books Like Me.

An active reading culture in school can transform children’s outcomes, and a reading programme like Big Cat helps children to develop their reader identity, allowing them agency and choice over what they read, while providing variety which enables adults to help children choose books linked to their abilities and interests.

Learning to read allows children to access the rest of the curriculum and
supports them to make progress in all subjects, as well as introducing them to reading for pleasure. Discover the best books and resources to support reading for pleasure at your school at Book Squad.