Here come the animals, one by one. They're all getting ready for the Jungle Run. Cub turns up to take her place but the others say, 'You're to small to race . . . ' Cub may be little compared to the other animals, but she's quick and clever and she knows just how to show the rest of the jungle what a winner she is.

Author Biography

Tony Mitton is a highly-respected poet, and has written many titles for children, from the hilarious Sir Laughalot to the endearing A Very Curious Bear. Tony and Guy Parker-Rees are a bestselling author-illustrator team and their books include: All Afloat on Noah's Boat!, Bumpus Jumpus Dinosaurumpus!, Down by the Cool of the Pool, Spookyrumpus (winner of the Sheffield Book Prize, the Dundee Book Award and the Portsmouth Book Award) Perky Little Penguins and Farmer Joe. Guy Parker-Rees' exuberant and energetic illustrations are instantly recognisable and much-loved. He was described in the Rough Guide to Children's Books as being 'One of the most exciting young artists in the children's book world.' Guy's illustrations include the modern-classic, bestselling Giraffes Can't Dance (written by Giles Andreae) and the enterataining Ants in Your Pants by Julia Jarman. Guy lives in Brighton.