One day, Mr Gumpy decides to take a trip along the river in his boat, but the children, the rabbit, the cat, the pig and a whole host of friends decide to join him. Everyones having a lovely time until the boat starts to rock.
Winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal Mr Gumpy is joined on a trip down the river by two children, the rabbit, the cat, and the pig. Soon everyones having such a good time that the boat starts to rock...
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