Mr. Gumpy's Outing Board Book

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. Its 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. Gumpys 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.