Author: John Buringham
Title: Mr. Gumpy’s Outing
Illustrator: John Buringham
Genre: Picture Book
Subgenre: Humor
Theme: Family, happiness
Primary character: Mr. Gumpy
Secondary character: Two children
Awards: none
Date of Publication: 1990
Publication Company: Henry Holt and Co.
Summary: Mr. Gumpy, who lives by a river, takes his boat for a pleasure trip. Seeing him departing, two children ask to come along, and he responds mild-manneredly, "Yes, if you don't squabble." Then a rabbit requests a ride, which is granted on the condition that he not hop about; and a cat, dog, pig, sheep, chickens, calf and goat join the party, all agreeing to good behavior. But when they all forget themselves, the boat overturns, and everyone drips back to Mr. Gumpy's house for tea.
Use with students: This book can be used to introduce setting, plot and/or characterization.
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