Mr Gumpy's Rhino

Name: Mr Gumpy's Rhino
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781782957690
Price: 17.99 NZD
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By John Burningham

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Summary

Mr Gumpy's Rhino by John Burningham is a delightful children's story about Mr Gumpy, who embarks on an adventure after winning a raffle prize: a baby rhino. The narrative follows the heartwarming and humorous interactions between Mr Gumpy, his new rhinoceros friend, and the townspeople. It's a charming tale of friendship and community, perfect for young readers.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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If you enjoy delightful tales with charming illustrations, this children's book might capture your heart. It follows a whimsical story featuring endearing characters and imaginative adventures, making it a perfect read for young minds and those young at heart. John Burningham's signature storytelling offers warmth and humour that resonates with both adults and children alike.

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Description

Mr Gumpy's Rhino is a brand new story by picture-book legend, John Burningham.

Mr Gumpy is off on an adventure! This time he's rescuing a rhino who's lost its parents... But growing rhinos need lots of food. Will Charlie the rhino and Mr Gumpy manage to make a happy home together?

It's a madcap adventure for children, adults, and rhinos alike, from the creator of Would You Rather and Avocado Baby.

Praise for Mr Gumpy's Outing - winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal:

A story of real drama observed with gentle humour - Guardian

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781782957690

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 March 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Red Fox Picture Books

Contributors:

Illustrated by John Burningham

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 125.0mm

Height: 192.0mm

Weight: 213g

Pages: 32

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational John Burningham Penguin Books

About the Author

John Burningham (Author, Illustrator) John Burningham was born in 1936. He studied illustration at the Central School of Art. His first children's 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.

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