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Mr Gumpy's Motor Car
Mr Gumpy's Motor Car
Oct 4, 2024 3:27 AM

Author:John Burningham

Mr Gumpy's Motor Car

Mr Gumpy has decided to go for a ride in his motor car. It's 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 there's time for a swim on the way home.

Reviews

The Queen is not a subject beyond humour; a welcome, gold-embossed reissue of Nicholas Allan's picture book The Queen's Knickers takes a cheerily irreverent look at royals

—— Julia Eccleshare , Guardian

Humourous, entertaining and a little bit naughty, this classic has been revived with a eye-catching new cover for the Jubilee, the story inside is as brilliant as it has always been . . . Pairing a tongue-in-cheek story of how the Queen chooses her undergarments, with charming and warming illustrations, creates a book to be loved by children of all ages

—— Book Keepers

A jolly story . . . This one made my four-year-old son hoot with laughter

—— Lorna Bradbury , Daily Telegraph

This new edition will hopefully bring the book to a whole new audience of knicker-making monarchists

—— Independent

This is a knockout . . . Affectionate, funny and entirely delightful

—— Books for Children

Funny, well-written and illustrated

—— Daily Express

A naughty charming book

—— Evening Standard

Pure fun

—— Mail on Sunday

A delightful tale

—— Yours magazine

Speculation about HRH's underwear is a mischievous subject that children will no doubt enjoy during the pomp and circumstance of the Diamond Jubilee

—— Primary Times

This hilarious and irreverent book with delightful pictures takes you on a royal tour of the royal smalls

—— Parentdish

What fun! Children will adore this book, with its irreverent look at the fascinating topic of what the Queen wears under all her smart outfits . . . A wonderfully imaginative look inside a child's mind

—— Parents in Touch

Warm, affectionate but naughtily humorous this is a must read text for any child aged from one to six-years-old

—— Eye magazine

A stunning picture book with a text of only ninety-six words, spread over fourteen double spreads of outstanding, atmospheric artwork which celebrates reading. The simple story of a little boy's adventure is heartwarming.

—— Carousel

Meet huge snowmen, an ice queen, fairies, elves, a giant reindeer and Father Christmas.

—— WorldBookDay.com

Get in the festive mood with this beautiful story of one small boy’s magical snowy adventure. ...An inspiring story about the imaginative power of books.

—— Pam Norfolk , Leyland Guardian website

This is a beautiful, beautiful book. With an ending which will leave book-lovers everywhere sighing with delight. It is so luscious.

—— Child Led Chaos review site

The magic of reading is the inspiration for this stunningly illustrated debut in which a little boy takes a long and eventful journey across a snow-bound imaginative landscape. ... The dream-like style of illustration makes this the perfect book for snuggling up with on dark wintry nights – Collingridge is clearly a major talent to look out for in the future.

—— Sally Morris , Daily Mail

Beautiful vast snowscapes are the visual backdrop to this magical story.... Captivating and atmospheric.

—— Sainsbury's magazine

Picture books have never really appealed to me. Until I saw When It Snows. The paintings. They are absolutely beautiful! The attention to detail, the light and shade and the undeniable talent of Collingridge... it's just breath taking.

—— Jo , Once Upon A Bookcase
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