HAPPY FAMILIES : MISS JUMP THE JOCKEY PB – ALLAN AHLBERG

Miss Jump the Jockey is a hilarious picture book by Allan Ahlberg, illustrated by Andre Amstutz. Miss Josie Jump the jockey can t wait to gallop in a race like her mum, her brother and even her grandma, but everyone says she s too young. But then grandma s horse gets a sore throat and Jimmy Jump gets a splinter in his bottom so she might get her chance at last… Allan Ahlberg, a former teacher, postman, plumber s mate and grave digger, is in the super-league of children s writers. He has published over 100 children s books and, with his late wife Janet, created such award winning picture books as EACH PEACH PEAR PLUM and THE JOLLY POSTMAN – both winners of the Kate Greenaway Medal. He has also written prize-winning poetry and fiction and lives in Bath. Look out for other hilarious Happy Familiies books! Mrs Wobble the Waitress; Mr Biff the Boxer; Master Money the Millionaire