Mr. Gumpy's Outing Board Book
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ISBN: 0805066292 / Publisher: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR), May 2001
When Mr. Gumpy decides to take a ride down the river, all the children and animals beg to join him on his excursion.
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At last, a board book edition of this beloved preschool story.One sunny day Mr. Gumpy decides to take a ride in his small boat. It's a perfect idea for a lovely summer day, and soon he is joined by children, a rabbit, a cat, a pig, and a host of other friends. But when the goat kicks, the chickens flap, the dog teases the cat and the children squabble -- the boat tips into the water and everyone tumbles out. No one minds getting wet on such a nice day, though, especially since Mr. Gumpy invites everyone to his house for tea. A colorful new design and sturdy board book format bring this beloved classic to a whole new audience of children.Mr. Gumpy's Outing is the winner of the 1972 Boston Globe - Horn Book Award for Picture Books and a 1971 New York Times Book Review Best Illustrated Book of the Year.
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