In this hilarious story from the best-selling first-reader series, Pete learns that what makes him different also makes him special!

Today it's sports day in the sun.
But do you think that Pete can run?

Ever since Pete tripped over his long legs and enormous feet, he refuses to run races with the other monsters. But what happens when Jamie Lee gets stuck in the mud down the well? It will take a special someone to help rescue her!

Welcome to the School of Monsters : the funniest, silliest and most accessible series for first readers, by Australian Children's Laureate Sally Rippin!

Start by reading only the last word on every line and work your way up to reading the whole story. With tumbling rhymes and an infectious sense of humour, the weird and wonderful students at the School of Monsters are guaranteed to spark a love of reading!

Readers will love other books in the School of Monsters series:

• Mary Has the Best Pet
• Hairy Sam Loves Bread and Jam
• Pete's Big Feet
• Tish Learns to Swim
• Zorro's Tasty Treat
• Milly's Family Fun
• and many more!