Can I read Mr. Gumpy's Outing on EtoBox?

Mr. Gumpy's Outing by John Burningham, Ellen Duthie is a children's book available to read on EtoBox.

What is Mr. Gumpy's Outing about?

<p><i>At last, a board book edition of this beloved preschool story.</i></p> <p>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.</p> <p>A colorful new design and sturdy board book format bring this beloved classic to a whole new audience of children.</p> <p><b>John Burningham</b> is a highly acclaimed author and illustrator with numerous books to his credit. With <i>Mr. Gumpy’s Outing,</i> he became the first artist ever to win England’s prestigious Kate Greenaway Medal twice. He lives in England.</p> <p>Mr. Gumpy lives by a river. One day he takes a boat ride. "Mr. Gumpy's little scow becomes a miniature ark when he takes two children and one each of various domestic animals for a ride."--Kirkus Review. Full color. A School Library Journal Best

Who reads Mr. Gumpy's Outing?

Author

John Burningham, Ellen Duthie

Publisher

Holt, Rinehart and Winston

Published

1990

Language

EN

ISBN

9780329026523

Category

children's

Subjects

Children'S, Fiction, Juvenile

Rating

4 / 5 (3,530 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14