Collins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that children love to read. Levelled for guided and independent reading, each book includes ideas to support reading. Teaching and assessment support and eBooks are also available.

When Dani Binns opens her toy box something exciting happens ...

Dani Binns is a dentist! A boy comes into the dental surgery with toothache. He needs a filling but won't sit still, so Dani distracts him by projecting entertaining pictures on the ceiling with her starlight projector.

This exciting title in the Dani Binns mini-series is written by Lisa Rajan.

Purple/Band 8 books offer developing readers literary language, with some challenging vocabulary.

Text type: An adventure story

Ideas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.

About the Author
Lisa Rajan writes children's books that raise aspiration, promote ambition and challenge gender stereotypes. She is the author of the Collins Big Cat Tara Binns titles, which introduce a range of STEM careers to a primary school audience through exciting adventure stories. Lisa has a BSc in Biotechnology and an MSc in Science Communication from Imperial College. She is married with three children and lives in south London. In her spare time, she runs marathons dressed as Wonder Woman.


Book Information
ISBN 9780008487171
Author Lisa Rajan
Format Paperback
Page Count 24
Imprint Collins
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Weight(grams) 60g
Dimensions(mm) 210mm * 148mm * 2mm