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.