Book #1
Mr. Gumpy's Motor Car
Written and illustrated by John Burningham
4 - 8
Reading
age
32
Page
count
Jan 1, 1976
Publication
date
Library Binding
$18.89
$17.95
Summary
When Mr. Gumpy decides to go for a ride in his bright-red car, everyone wants to come along – a rabbit, a cat, a dog, a sheep, chickens, a calf, a goat, and a boy and girl. All right, says Mr. Gumpy. But it will be a squash. So they all squash in and, for a while, chug along happily. Then it starts to rain, and the car becomes stuck in the mud. Who will help Mr. Gumpy push the car out? Not me, says each passenger. In the end, however, they all have to help, and a wonderful time is had by all.John Burningham, twice winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal for his outstanding illustrations, has written a simple story of delightfully understated humor and illustrated it in his most enchanting style.
Mr Gumpy Series
Published from 1971 - 1976
2 booksLibrary Binding
$18.89$17.95
Hardcover
$19.99$18.99
| Year | # | Title | Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 2 | Mr. Gumpy's Motor Car | 32 |
| 1971 | Mr. Gumpy's Outing | 32 |
The Creative Behind the Books
Author & Illustrator
John Burningham is one of the world’s most recognized and beloved illustrators. His work has received countless awards, including a Boston Globe–Horn Book honor for It’s a Secret! and two Kate Greenaway Medals. Over his fifty-year career, John Burningham has written and illustrated more than thirty picture books, including Picnic, Motor Miles, and Mouse House. He is married to illustrator Helen Oxenbury. They have three children and live in North London.
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