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 is a self-taught author-illustrator of 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. 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 is a self-taught author-illustrator of 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. 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.