<DIV><B>At last, a board book edition of this beloved preschool story.</B><BR><BR><I>One sunny day Mr. Gumpy decides to take a ride in his small boat. It's 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. </I><BR><BR>A colorful new design and sturdy board book format bring this beloved classic to a whole new audience of children.<BR></DIV><DIV><DIV><I></I> </DIV><DIV><DIV><I>Mr. Gumpy's Outing</I> 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.</DIV></DIV></DIV>