Race Day!

This humorous picture book is Wacky Races meets The Hare and the Tortoise. It's a tall order for Little Red Bubble Car as he competes against Supersonic Sporty, Old Chugger Tractor, Smokey-Chokey Lorry and Diesel Dumptruck on race day. The task is made all the more difficult as Little Red Bubble Car's kind nature results in his being sidetracked to assist various characters along the way. Reassuringly, he wins through, thanks to receiving advice on short cuts from various onlookers. Layton's dynamic, na•ve illustrations are supremely suitable for the story. They are very appealing to children because they look as though a child has created them.