Benjamin Zephaniah: My Story

Collins Big Cat is a guided reading series for ages 4-11 edited by Cliff Moon. Top children's authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that your children will love to read, banded to help you choose the right book for every child. Practical ideas for guided reading are included at the back of each book

Find out what it's like to be a famous poet, author and performer in this fascinating autobiography by Benjamin Zephaniah. Learn what it was like growing up in a house of seven children, meeting Nelson Mandela and how he sets about writing his poetry, all told through his own distinctive voice and accompanied by artwork from Kate Greenaway winning illustrator Victor Ambrus.

A timeline on pages 54 and 55 presents the key events in Benjamin Zephaniah's life chronologically, allowing plenty of recapping and further discussion.

Diamond/Band 17 books offer more complex, underlying themes to give opportunities for children to understand causes and points of view.

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