Big Cat Story Talk - Just Like Roodie
Paperback
Robert is desperate to be as good at skateboarding as Roodie, but Roodie isn’t keen on teaching his little brother. Is there anything that will persuade him?
Themes: relationships, practice, perseverance, resilience, emotions, family, sport, role models
The Big Cat Story Talk programme includes online training, videos and resources to assist with classroom implementation, delivery and engagement.
RRP: £7.99
Imprint
Collins
ISBN
978-0-00-879403-3
Publication Date
27-02-2026
Format
Paperback
Pages
32 pages
Dimensions
245x275mm
Product Description
Robert is desperate to be as good at skateboarding as Roodie, but Roodie isn’t keen on teaching his little brother. Is there anything that will persuade him?
Themes: relationships, practice, perseverance, resilience, emotions, family, sport, role models
The Big Cat Story Talk programme includes online training, videos and resources to assist with classroom implementation, delivery and engagement.
Author
Yelitza Smith, Illustrated by Yelitza Smith
Yelitza Smith, also known asMiss Litz, is a self-taught author-illustrator of quirky children’s books that celebrate individuality, inclusion, and joy. A former Head of English and Literacy Lead, Yelitza is an English teacher of over twenty years, working with hundreds of children across diverse inner-city communities. She draws inspiration directly from the children she meets, creating comical, energetic characters who reflect their voices, experiences and boundless imaginations. A passionate advocate for literacy, Yelitza believes in the power of reading to widen life choices and is deeply committed to reigniting children’s love of reading for pleasure. Her work champions representation, confidence and curiosity. Yelitza is an award-winningBlack Talent Award Solopreneurand a recipient of theSaluting Our Sisters Awardfrom Sandwell Council, recognising her contribution to community building and her commitment to inspiring positive change through storytelling.
Imprint
Collins
ISBN
978-0-00-879403-3
Publication Date
27-02-2026
Format
Paperback
Pages
32 pages
Dimensions
245x275mm
Product Description
Robert is desperate to be as good at skateboarding as Roodie, but Roodie isn’t keen on teaching his little brother. Is there anything that will persuade him?
Themes: relationships, practice, perseverance, resilience, emotions, family, sport, role models
The Big Cat Story Talk programme includes online training, videos and resources to assist with classroom implementation, delivery and engagement.
Author
Yelitza Smith, Illustrated by Yelitza Smith
Yelitza Smith, also known asMiss Litz, is a self-taught author-illustrator of quirky children’s books that celebrate individuality, inclusion, and joy. A former Head of English and Literacy Lead, Yelitza is an English teacher of over twenty years, working with hundreds of children across diverse inner-city communities. She draws inspiration directly from the children she meets, creating comical, energetic characters who reflect their voices, experiences and boundless imaginations. A passionate advocate for literacy, Yelitza believes in the power of reading to widen life choices and is deeply committed to reigniting children’s love of reading for pleasure. Her work champions representation, confidence and curiosity. Yelitza is an award-winningBlack Talent Award Solopreneurand a recipient of theSaluting Our Sisters Awardfrom Sandwell Council, recognising her contribution to community building and her commitment to inspiring positive change through storytelling.