Jim Panzee wants nothing more than a quiet morning nap. Instead, Tortoise begs him to join a big jungle race. This makes the famously grumpy monkey even grumpier, but he finally agrees to tag along. The race is off to a rocky start, and then one of the runners bumps into a tree. Suddenly, bananas come raining down from the branches above. Forget about the finish line! Now it is a mad dash to see who can gather the biggest share of the delicious yellow treats. Even Jim is ready to run if it means getting a tasty snack. Grab your running shoes and join your favorite jungle friends in this funny reading adventure. With simple sentences and colorful pictures, you will find yourself recognizing familiar words and easily sounding out new ones. It is the perfect story to help you practice reading while enjoying a hilarious monkey mix up.