Books by Catherine Baker

Catherine Baker is a thoughtful and incisive writer whose work explores the intersections of identity, culture, and history. Drawing on meticulous research and a distinct narrative clarity, she brings academic insight to life for a wide readership, making complex subjects both accessible and compelling.

Her books are noted for their balance of intellectual rigour and engaging storytelling, offering readers a deeper understanding of the forces that shape contemporary society. Baker's voice is both authoritative and empathetic, ensuring her writing resonates long after the final page.

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174 products


  • Storms

    HarperCollins Publishers Storms

    4 in stock

    Book SynopsisBig 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 that together provide a consistent and highly effective approach to teaching phonics.Storms can be fun but also full of risk! Learn about different types of storms in this photographic non-fiction book, written by Catherine Baker.Pages 22 and 23 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall.Reading notes within the book provide practical support for reading with children, including a list of all the sounds and words that the book will cover.

    4 in stock

    £8.10

  • Welcome to My Home

    HarperCollins Publishers Welcome to My Home

    3 in stock

    Book SynopsisBig 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 that together provide a consistent and highly effective approach to teaching phonics.Join Ana, Eric and Jodie as they give you a tour of their home lives in Brazil, Kenya and Hong Kong in this non-fiction book.Pages 22 and 23 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall.Reading notes within the book provide practical support for reading with children, including a list of all the sounds and words that the book will cover.

    3 in stock

    £8.57

  • Disaster Duck

    HarperCollins Publishers Disaster Duck

    3 in stock

    Book SynopsisBig 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 that together provide a consistent and highly effective approach to teaching phonics.Disaster Duck is a super hero, ready at all times to save the animal world from disaster the only problem is, he is often causing the disasters himself! Follow this clumsy but adorable character on his adventures in this humorous story by Catherine Baker.Pages 22 and 23 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall.Reading notes within the book provide practical support for reading with children, including a list of all the sounds and words that the book will cover.

    3 in stock

    £8.57

  • Owls in the Night

    HarperCollins Publishers Owls in the Night

    3 in stock

    Book SynopsisBig 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 that together provide a consistent and highly effective approach to teaching phonics.Discover how owls survive in the night in this photographic non-fiction book, written by Catherine Baker.Pages 14 and 15 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall.Reading notes within the book provide practical support for reading with children, including a list of all the sounds and words that the book will cover.

    3 in stock

    £7.62

  • Good Things From Farms

    HarperCollins Publishers Good Things From Farms

    3 in stock

    Book SynopsisBig 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 that together provide a consistent and highly effective approach to teaching phonics.From arable farms to solar farms, find out what they provide for us in this photographic non-fiction book by Catherine Baker.Pages 14 and 15 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall.Reading notes within the book provide practical support for reading with children, including a list of all the sounds and words that the book will cover.

    3 in stock

    £8.10

  • Dragon Keepers Handbook

    HarperCollins Publishers Dragon Keepers Handbook

    3 in stock

    Book SynopsisBig 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 that together provide a consistent and highly effective approach to teaching phonics.Have you just become the owner of a new dragon? Are you wondering how to look after it? This handy guidebook will give you all the information you will need to be a proud owner of a happy dragon! This funny mock instruction book was written by Catherine Baker.Pages 22 and 23 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall.Reading notes within the book provide practical support for reading with children, including a list of all the sounds and words that the book will cover.

    3 in stock

    £8.57

  • Be a Cave Explorer

    HarperCollins Publishers Be a Cave Explorer

    7 in stock

    Book SynopsisBig 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 that together provide a consistent and highly effective approach to teaching phonics.This photographic non-fiction book explores a variety of caves and how they are made. Enjoy fantastic caves and learn what you need to do to become a cave explorer!Pages 22 and 23 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall.Reading notes within the book provide practical support for reading with children, including a list of all the sounds and words that the book will cover.

    7 in stock

    £8.57

  • Iriss Wild Ride

    HarperCollins Publishers Iriss Wild Ride

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisBig 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 that together provide a consistent and highly effective approach to teaching phonics.Iris the alpaca doesn''t fancy Sports Day. But when she gets bitten by an insect, she discovers that she can run faster than anyone else!Pages 22 and 23 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall.Reading notes within the book provide practical support for reading with children, including a list of all the sounds and words that the book will cover.

    2 in stock

    £8.57

  • Cleaning up the Sea

    HarperCollins Publishers Cleaning up the Sea

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisBig 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 that together provide a consistent and highly effective approach to teaching phonics.

    1 in stock

    £8.57

  • Art in the Park

    HarperCollins Publishers Art in the Park

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisBig 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 that together provide a consistent and highly effective approach to teaching phonics.Art is all around us, we just need to know where to look! Let this non-fiction book bring out the artist in you, using supplies found right outside your doorstep.

    1 in stock

    £7.62

  • Mood Boost

    HarperCollins Publishers Mood Boost

    7 in stock

    Book SynopsisBig 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 that together provide a consistent and highly effective approach to teaching phonics.

    7 in stock

    £8.10

  • Incy Wincy Spider

    HarperCollins Publishers Incy Wincy Spider

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisBig 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 that together provide a consistent and highly effective approach to teaching phonics.It's about to rain! Will Incy Wincy Spider make it up the drainpipe in time?Pages 14 and 15 contain an I Spy feature, which uses visual support to help children explore the themes and sounds contained within the book.Reading notes within the book provide practical support for reading with children, including a list of all the sounds and words that the book will cover.

    1 in stock

    £7.39

  • Party Time

    HarperCollins Publishers Party Time

    4 in stock

    Book SynopsisBig 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 that together provide a consistent and highly effective approach to teaching phonics.It''s almost time for the party, but there''s so much left to do! Discover how everyone comes together to prepare the food, the music and games in order to have the best time with friends and family in this exciting wordless book.Pages 14 and 15 contain an I Spy feature, which uses visual support to help children explore the themes and sounds contained within the book.Reading notes within the book provide practical support for reading with children, including a list of all the sounds and words that the book will cover.

    4 in stock

    £7.39

  • Wings and Tails

    HarperCollins Publishers Wings and Tails

    Out of stock

    Book SynopsisBig 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.

    Out of stock

    £8.38

  • The Picnic

    HarperCollins Publishers The Picnic

    Out of stock

    Book SynopsisBig 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.

    Out of stock

    £8.38

  • Summer Carnival

    HarperCollins Publishers Summer Carnival

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisBig 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 that together provide a consistent and highly effective approach to teaching phonics.It''s time for a carnival! Follow a family as they dress up, go on rides and celebrate in this fun wordless story.

    2 in stock

    £7.39

  • Where is Little Softy

    HarperCollins Publishers Where is Little Softy

    4 in stock

    Book SynopsisBig 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 that together provide a consistent and highly effective approach to teaching phonics.A family are on a lovely canal walk until Little Softy gets lost! Will they be able to find him?

    4 in stock

    £7.39

  • At the Hospital

    HarperCollins Publishers At the Hospital

    4 in stock

    Book SynopsisBig 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 that together provide a consistent and highly effective approach to teaching phonics.What happens during a visit to the hospital? Find out in this wordless non-fiction book.

    4 in stock

    £7.39

  • Lunchtime

    HarperCollins Publishers Lunchtime

    5 in stock

    Book SynopsisBig 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 that together provide a consistent and highly effective approach to teaching phonics.What do you have for lunch? Find out what children eat around the world in this wordless photographic non-fiction book.

    5 in stock

    £7.39

  • Mega Slug and Big Dash

    HarperCollins Publishers Mega Slug and Big Dash

    3 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    3 in stock

    £9.72

  • Oxford Reading Tree inFact Oxford Level 2 The Toy

    Oxford University Press Oxford Reading Tree inFact Oxford Level 2 The Toy

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe Toy Box is a bright book packed with pictures. By identifying materials and colours, children sort the toys into categories.Oxford Reading Tree inFact is a series of engaging and imaginative non-fiction books which encourage reading for pleasure and are also phonically decodable.

    2 in stock

    £6.89

  • Oxford Reading Tree inFact Oxford Level 3 Space

    Oxford University Press Oxford Reading Tree inFact Oxford Level 3 Space

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisHave you ever wondered what it''s like to be an astronaut? What do you eat? Where do you sleep? Compare life on Earth with life on the International Space Station and discover what it''s like to live in space! Oxford Reading Tree inFact is a compelling non-fiction series that aims to engage children in reading for pleasure as powerfully as fiction does. The series includes 36 titles which are all phonically decodable, with some high-interest topic words to develop vocabulary and impart knowledge. The imaginative approach and variety of intriguing topics mean there are books to interest every child. The books are carefully levelled, making it easy to match every reader to the right book.

    2 in stock

    £6.89

  • Oxford Reading Tree Explore with Biff Chip and

    Oxford University Press Oxford Reading Tree Explore with Biff Chip and

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisHow do you grow strawberries? Discover this and more in Grow a Strawberry Mess. The fiction book that accompanies this title is Pumpkin Mess.Oxford Reading Tree Explore with Biff, Chip and Kipper is a series of paired fiction and non-fiction books linked by curriculum-related topics. Each pair consists of an engaging story featuring well-loved characters and a compelling non-fiction book. These topic-linked pairings will develop and deepen their reading comprehension and foster a love of reading across both text types. This book is one of six titles at Oxford Level 3, which are phonically decodable featuring a small number of pre-taught, non-decodable topic words to enrich the texts and support language development. All the books in the series are carefully levelled, so it is easy to match every child with the right book and enable them to progress.

    1 in stock

    £6.89

  • Oxford Reading Tree Explore with Biff Chip and

    Oxford University Press Oxford Reading Tree Explore with Biff Chip and

    5 in stock

    Book SynopsisSee how explorers find their way in Map, Compass, Explore!. The fiction book that accompanies this title is The Treasure Map. Oxford Reading Tree Explore with Biff, Chip and Kipper is a series of paired fiction and non-fiction books linked by curriculum-related topics. Each pair consists of an engaging story featuring well-loved characters and a compelling non-fiction book. These topic-linked pairings will develop and deepen their reading comprehension and foster a love of reading across both text types. This book is one of six titles at Oxford Level 5, which are phonically decodable featuring a small number of pre-taught, non-decodable topic words to enrich the texts and support language development. All the books in the series are carefully levelled, so it is easy to match every child with the right book and enable them to progress.

    5 in stock

    £7.19

  • Oxford Reading Tree Story Sparks Oxford Level 2

    Oxford University Press Oxford Reading Tree Story Sparks Oxford Level 2

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisBuzz and Tim are in a bucket rocket but where will it take them? Will they land on a cool planet?Oxford Reading Tree Story Sparks is an emotionally-engaging fiction series that will fire children''s imaginations and develop their comprehension skills. The variety of authors and illustrators broadens children''s reading experience, with something to appeal to every child. This story is one of six titles at Oxford Level 2, which are phonically decodable with some extra high-interest words to expand children''s vocabularies and enrich the stories. All the books in the series are carefully levelled, making it easy to match every reader to the right book.

    1 in stock

    £6.89

  • Bug Club Guided Non Fiction Reception Red C Make

    Pearson Education Limited Bug Club Guided Non Fiction Reception Red C Make

    15 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    15 in stock

    £8.16

  • Bug Club Lilac I Want To Play This 6pack

    Pearson Education Bug Club Lilac I Want To Play This 6pack

    2 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    2 in stock

    £30.61

  • Bug Club Pink A Look Up Look Down 6pack

    Pearson Education Limited Bug Club Pink A Look Up Look Down 6pack

    1 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    1 in stock

    £29.08

  • Bug Club Red C KS1 Make an Egg Card 6pack

    Pearson Education Bug Club Red C KS1 Make an Egg Card 6pack

    1 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    1 in stock

    £31.69

  • Bug Club Pink B What is in my Net 6pack

    Pearson Education Bug Club Pink B What is in my Net 6pack

    1 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    1 in stock

    £22.96

  • Rapid Phonics Step 3 The Quest Begins Fiction

    Pearson Education Limited Rapid Phonics Step 3 The Quest Begins Fiction

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisRapid Phonics is a literacy intervention which can be used with groups or individuals. Developed by Dr Marlynne Grant, Educational Psychologist, following extensive research, Rapid Phonics fiction and non-fiction titles are designed for pupils in Year 1 and above, who are having difficulties with phonics.

    15 in stock

    £8.88

  • Rapid Phonics Step 3 The Forest of Fear Fiction

    Pearson Education Limited Rapid Phonics Step 3 The Forest of Fear Fiction

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisRapid Phonics is a literacy intervention which can be used with groups or individuals. Developed by Dr Marlynne Grant, Educational Psychologist, following extensive research, Rapid Phonics fiction and non-fiction titles are designed for pupils in Year 1 and above, who are having difficulties with phonics.

    15 in stock

    £8.88

  • Rapid Phonics Step 3 Arctic Explorers Fiction

    Pearson Education Limited Rapid Phonics Step 3 Arctic Explorers Fiction

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisRapid Phonics is a literacy intervention which can be used with groups or individuals. Developed by Dr Marlynne Grant, Educational Psychologist, following extensive research, Rapid Phonics fiction and non-fiction titles are designed for pupils in Year 1 and above, who are having difficulties with phonics.

    15 in stock

    £9.08

  • Rapid Phonics Step 3 Serpent Alert Fiction

    Pearson Education Limited Rapid Phonics Step 3 Serpent Alert Fiction

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisRapid Phonics is a literacy intervention which can be used with groups or individuals. Developed by Dr Marlynne Grant, Educational Psychologist, following extensive research, Rapid Phonics fiction and non-fiction titles are designed for pupils in Year 1 and above, who are having difficulties with phonics.

    15 in stock

    £8.88

  • Rapid Phonics Step 3 Zoom to the Blue Planet

    Pearson Education Limited Rapid Phonics Step 3 Zoom to the Blue Planet

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisRapid Phonics is a literacy intervention which can be used with groups or individuals. Developed by Dr Marlynne Grant, Educational Psychologist, following extensive research, Rapid Phonics fiction and non-fiction titles are designed for pupils in Year 1 and above, who are having difficulties with phonics.

    10 in stock

    £9.08

  • Learn to Read at Home with Bug Club Phonics

    Pearson Education Learn to Read at Home with Bug Club Phonics

    15 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    15 in stock

    £14.06

  • Bug Club Independent Comic Year Two Gold The

    Pearson Education Limited Bug Club Independent Comic Year Two Gold The

    2 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    2 in stock

    £8.42

  • Bug Club Independent Fiction Year Two  Gold A

    Pearson Education Limited Bug Club Independent Fiction Year Two Gold A

    15 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    15 in stock

    £9.98

  • Bug Club Independent Fiction Year Two Gold B

    Pearson Education Limited Bug Club Independent Fiction Year Two Gold B

    15 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    15 in stock

    £9.98

  • Bug Club Guided Non Fiction Reception Non Fiction

    Pearson Education Limited Bug Club Guided Non Fiction Reception Non Fiction

    15 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    15 in stock

    £8.16

  • Bug Club Pro Independent Purple Pack May 2018

    Pearson Education Limited Bug Club Pro Independent Purple Pack May 2018

    3 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    3 in stock

    £58.64

  • Bug Club Guided Fiction Reception Lilac I Want to

    Pearson Education Limited Bug Club Guided Fiction Reception Lilac I Want to

    15 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    15 in stock

    £8.16

  • Bug Club Guided Fiction Reception Pink A Look Up

    Pearson Education Limited Bug Club Guided Fiction Reception Pink A Look Up

    15 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    15 in stock

    £8.16

  • Bug Club Guided Fiction Reception Pink B What is

    Pearson Education Limited Bug Club Guided Fiction Reception Pink B What is

    15 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    15 in stock

    £8.16

  • Tam In a Pit Set 1

    Scholastic Tam In a Pit Set 1

    3 in stock

    Book SynopsisIn a Pit is part of a brand new set of phonically decodable readingbooks perfect for very early readers. These expertly levelledstories are engaging and perfectly match the new Letters & Soundsguidance used in schools across the UK.

    3 in stock

    £5.68

  • Nap Sid Set 1

    Scholastic Nap Sid Set 1

    3 in stock

    Book SynopsisNap, Sid! is part of a brand new set of phonically decodable readingbooks perfect for very early readers. These expertly levelledstories are engaging and perfectly match the new Letters & Soundsguidance used in schools across the UK.

    3 in stock

    £5.68

  • Tip Tap Set 1

    Scholastic Tip Tap Set 1

    3 in stock

    Book SynopsisTip Tap is part of a brand new set of phonically decodable readingbooks perfect for very early readers. These expertly levelled storiesare engaging and perfectly match the new Letters & Soundsguidance used in schools across the UK.

    3 in stock

    £5.68

  • Tap It In Set 1

    Scholastic Tap It In Set 1

    5 in stock

    Book SynopsisTap It In is part of a brand new set of phonically decodable readingbooks perfect for very early readers. These expertly levelledstories are engaging and perfectly match the new Letters & Soundsguidance used in schools across the UK.

    5 in stock

    £5.68

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