Books for Emerging Readers
Lindsay’s lifelong love of reading was transferred to a love of writing in 2012 and her first book was published in 2018. Her interest in the natural world, science, history and myth shines through in her stories.
From historical sports to sci-fi adventures, discover Lindsay’s books for emerging readers through to fluency as part of the Big Cat Little Wandle Scheme now in over 25% UK of primary schools.
Anglo-Saxon Days
RELEASED 21st March 2024
Travel back in time to Anglo Saxon times to spend a day in the life of a boy and his sister in this hilarious non-fiction book from Lindsay Galvin.
Big Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic readers. The 7+ books are designed for children aged 7+ who need more practice to acquire phonics skills.
Plant Monsters
Do you think that plants wouldn't hurt a fly? Well, you'd be wrong! Learn about carnivorous plants in this photographic non-fiction book.
Big Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic readers. The 7+ books are designed for children aged 7+ who need more practice to acquire phonics skills.
Greek Sports
Travel back in time and get ready to test your skills at Greek sports! From javelin and discus to sprinting and boxing, learn all about the games of Ancient Greece in this hilarious non-fiction book from Lindsay Galvin.
Big Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic readers. The 7+ books are designed for children aged 7+ who need more practice to acquire phonics skills.
Lily Parr Scores!
Discover the true story of Lily Parr! At 14 years old Lily Parr was playing for one of the best ladies’ football teams in England! But when World War I broke out, life as she knew it changed forever. Could Lily overcome the odds and carry on playing the game she loved?
Big Cat for Little Wandle Fluency has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It consists of a range of chapter books with increasing word counts across 10 fluency levels aimed at children in Year 2 and 3. Each book builds reading confidence, stamina and speed and nurtures a love for reading.
Magnet Man and Me
Droid-13 has fallen from his spaceship, and he's not strong enough to get back! Brook and her Dad have no idea how to help this robot, that is until they find out that his metal is magnetic! Will they be able to get Droid-13 back to the stars?
Big Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic readers. The 7+ books are designed for children aged 7+ who need more practice to acquire phonics skills.
Red Planet Rescue
Bo and Darian are needed! There is a storm on Mars that threatens to cut off power to a very important green dome. Will they be able to get power to the dome in time to save their Mum's life's work?! Follow their adventure in this exciting graphic novel!
Big Cat for Little Wandle Fluency has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It consists of a range of chapter books with increasing word counts across 10 fluency levels aimed at children in Year 2 and 3. Each book builds reading confidence, stamina and speed and nurtures a love for reading.
“Oodles of charm and adventure.”
— Irish Independent on My Friend the Octopus