Mr Gumpy's Outing

The original and best rollicking river boat adventure from awardwinning John Burningham

One day Mr Gumpy decides to take a trip along the river in his boat. But the children, the rabbit, the cat, the pig and lots more friends decide to join him. Everyone's having a lovely time until the animals start kicking, bleating, hopping and flapping and the boat starts to rock. What will happen...?

One day Mr Gumpy went out on his boat.
"May we come with you?" said the children.
"Yes," said Mr Gumpy, "if you don't squabble."

When Mr Gumpy goes on a boat trip, the children, the rabbit, the cat and the pig want to come too! But as more and more friends join, the boat starts to rock... will Mr Gumpy manage to keep his boat afloat?

This classic story from bestselling creator John Burningham has been delighting families for generations.

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