Mr Gumpy's Motor Car by John Burningham (English) Paperback Book

Description: Mr Gumpy's Motor Car by John Burningham Mr Gumpy has decided to go for a ride in his motor car. As the motor car and its passengers make their way across the field, the weather begins to turn and the rain is soon pouring down. The tyres cannot grip the muddy ground, so Mr Gumpy asks for volunteers to push the car. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A classic. Mr Gumpy, star of Mr Gumpys Outing, is back for a second adventure.Mr Gumpy has decided to go for a ride in his motor car. Its a nice day and the sun is shining, so off he goes. But he only gets as far as the lane before the children, the rabbit, the cat, the dog, the pig, the sheep, the chickens, the calf and the goat ask if they can come along too. As the motor car and its passengers make their way across the field, the weather begins to turn and the rain is soon pouring down. The tyres cannot grip the muddy ground, so Mr Gumpy asks for volunteers to push the car. But everyone has an excuse, until it gets so bad that they all have to get out and help. Eventually, the sun shines once more as they drive across the bridge - and theres time for a swim on the way home. Notes Picture book featuring Mr Gumpy and a host of animals who take a ride in his car. Back Cover Mr Gumpy is going out for a drive in his motor car, but the children, the rabbit, the cat, the dog, the pig, the sheep, the chickens, the calf and the goat all want to come along, too. All is well until the rain pours down, the wheels start to spin on the muddy track and Mr Gumpys companions all find excuses not to get out and push the car . . . Author Biography John Burningham was born in 1936. He studied illustration at the Central School of Art. His first childrens book, Borka, was published in 1963, and it was awarded the Kate Greenaway Medal as the best illustrated book of the year. John Burningham collaborated with Ian Fleming on Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang, designing the model of the famous car. He lived in London with his wife Helen Oxenbury, also a well-known author and illustrator. John Burningham died on January 4th, 2019. Promotional A classic. Mr Gumpy, star of Mr Gumpys Outing, is back for a second adventure. Promotional "Headline" A classic. Mr Gumpy, star of Mr Gumpys Outing, is back for a second adventure. Details ISBN0099417952 Author John Burningham Pages 32 Year 2002 ISBN-10 0099417952 ISBN-13 9780099417958 Format Paperback Publication Date 2002-08-01 Imprint Red Fox Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 823.914 Media Book Edition New edition Language English Series Mr Gumpy Illustrations 32 UK Release Date 2002-08-01 Publisher Penguin Random House Childrens UK AU Release Date 2002-08-01 NZ Release Date 2002-08-01 Edited by Joachim Graul Birth 19710116 Affiliation Dr. Robert M. Pressman Position Former senior instructor and associate head, English (deceased) Qualifications PhD Audience Age 2-3 Audience Children / Juvenile Alternative 9781448102631 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:563671;

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