Additional information
by Barbara Arrindell (Author), Zavian Archibald (Illustrator), Collins Big Cat (Prepared by)
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. Book banded for guided and independent reading, there are reading notes in the back, comprehensive teaching and assessment support and ebooks available.
A young girl is excited to be going to a restaurant to celebrate her birthday with her parents. While she's there, she sees baby turtles trying to find their way to the ocean. It's a magical event to witness, but she also learns how humans can interfere with the journey of the hatchlings and why they need to take actions to help them reach the water.
This beautifully illustrated book is a story that raises awareness of how simple acts can impact vulnerable creatures like turtles. While this is a story set in the Caribbean, it's one that goes beyond the Caribbean and highlights environmental issues of interest to everyone.
Gold/Band 9 books offer developing readers literary language and stories with distinctive characters.
Ideas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.
Author Biography
Barbara A. Arrindell was born in Antigua and Barbuda, in the Caribbean. She grew up less than a mile from the beach and still enjoys swimming and exploring the sea shore. She now manages a bookstore and enjoys writing for and reading to children.
Zavian Archibald was born and raised on the island of Antigua. She is a graduate of SCAD and has exhibited her fine art pieces in group and solo shows locally and internationally. Driven by her passion for art and illustration she continues to experiment with traditional and digital media to create inspiring images.
