Julie Smith-Belton – illustratör

In the heart of the wild, a remarkable event unfolded—an extravagant show known as the Animal Olympics. Creatures of all kinds came together, driven by curiosity and the dream of discovering who would earn the esteemed title of the fastest in the land. From speedy sprinters to graceful fliers, a lively array of participants eagerly lined up for this thrilling race. The early rounds were a vibrant display of differences and determination, keeping the audience on the edge of their seats. Excitement escalated as finalists were chosen, but just as victory seemed imminent, nature threw an unexpected twist into the competition. Amidst the chaos and unforeseen challenges, the race evolved into a celebration of uniqueness and the special abilities each animal possessed. Who will claim the title of the speediest animal in the wild? You’ll have to read the story and find out for yourself.

This book hopes to create awareness around endangered animals, to helpeducate and empower the next generation to be the game changers. Whoknows? Some readers may even aspire to become game rangers!It is time to stand up and say, ‘enough is enough’, even though the taskmay seem very tough.(The list is only getting longer and longer, theseendangered animals getting fewer and fewer.)It is not too late to join in the quest. Let’s stand up and put these poachersto the test. There is power in team work as more can be done. Let’s standtogether to save every last one!