Book Series · 3 Books

Collins Big Cat Books

In order from Mind the Gap to How the Birds Got Their Colours.

Mind the Gap
How the Birds Got Their Colours
Mind the Gap
How the Birds Got Their Colours
Mind the Gap
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Mind the Gap
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Book #12 · Picture Book · Ages 7–8 · 2011

Mind the Gap

By Roger McGough, Natalie Kilany (Illustrator)

Dive into whimsical poems exploring the weird and wonderful.

32 pages
Summary: Discover a world of whimsy and wonder through a collection of playful poems. Each verse invites young readers to explore the quirky and the curious, sparking imagination and laughter. With delightful illustrations, this book challenges readers to ponder life's oddities and choices, making it a perfect blend of fun and thought-provoking themes. What peculiar adventures await within these pages?
In reading order

Collins Big Cat Series

3 books · Published 2011–2017

#12

Mind the Gap

Picture Book · Ages 7–8 · 2011

Dive into whimsical poems exploring the weird and wonderful.

#3

Doing Nothing!

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2011

A frog seeks peace, but constant interruptions force it to hop away.

#13

How the Birds Got Their Colours

Chapter Book · Ages 7–8 · 2017

Discover how animals gained their unique traits in these Australian creation tales.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Collins Big Cat series?

There are 3 books in the Collins Big Cat series. It began with Mind the Gap in 2011, and the newest book, How the Birds Got Their Colours, was published in 2017.

What order should you read the Collins Big Cat books in?

Start with Mind the Gap and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #3.

What ages are the Collins Big Cat books best for?

The series is best for ages 4–8, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Collins Big Cat to life.

01

Roger McGough

Author
02

Helen Chapman

Author
03

Natalie Kilany

Illustrator

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