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