Big Cat Read On - Playground to Podium

Paperback

I’m Sophie and this is my story – from dodging PE at school to competing at the Paralympic Games. As it turns out, you really don’t need a perfect start to reach an extraordinary finish.

About the Author and Book Talk questions invite the reader to think more deeply about the themes in the book and reflect on their reading experience. Online lesson plans provide guidance in using this book in a range of settings, including independent, social and whole-class reading – all designed to support the reader to connect with the book and encourage a positive attitude to reading.

RRP: £7.99

Imprint

Collins

ISBN

978-0-00-878473-7

Publication Date

17-04-2026

Format

Paperback

Pages

96 pages

Dimensions

130x198mm

Product Description

I’m Sophie and this is my story – from dodging PE at school to competing at the Paralympic Games. As it turns out, you really don’t need a perfect start to reach an extraordinary finish.

About the Author and Book Talk questions invite the reader to think more deeply about the themes in the book and reflect on their reading experience. Online lesson plans provide guidance in using this book in a range of settings, including independent, social and whole-class reading – all designed to support the reader to connect with the book and encourage a positive attitude to reading.

Author

Sophie Kamlish, Illustrated by Sophie Kamlish, Prepared for publication by Collins Big Cat

Sophie Kamlish is a three-time Paralympic sprinter and former world record holder in the 100m. Alongside her sporting career, she completed a degree in Illustration Animation at Kingston University in 2019. Through her creative work, she centres disabled characters and is passionate about increasing disability representation in the media.

Imprint

Collins

ISBN

978-0-00-878473-7

Publication Date

17-04-2026

Format

Paperback

Pages

96 pages

Dimensions

130x198mm

Product Description

I’m Sophie and this is my story – from dodging PE at school to competing at the Paralympic Games. As it turns out, you really don’t need a perfect start to reach an extraordinary finish.

About the Author and Book Talk questions invite the reader to think more deeply about the themes in the book and reflect on their reading experience. Online lesson plans provide guidance in using this book in a range of settings, including independent, social and whole-class reading – all designed to support the reader to connect with the book and encourage a positive attitude to reading.

Author

Sophie Kamlish, Illustrated by Sophie Kamlish, Prepared for publication by Collins Big Cat

Sophie Kamlish is a three-time Paralympic sprinter and former world record holder in the 100m. Alongside her sporting career, she completed a degree in Illustration Animation at Kingston University in 2019. Through her creative work, she centres disabled characters and is passionate about increasing disability representation in the media.