John Burningham - Mr. Gumpy's Outing

Pros: a grumpy attitude doesn't turn out to be so bad

Cons: none

The Bottom Line: This book is great for showing how understanding can help ease a bad situation and you can still try to make the best of things.

Review: In a recent raid of the board books at my local library I came across Mr. Gumpy's Outing. I am not quite sure what about the book grabbed my eye, but I thought the guy had a funny name and the illustration on the cover with a guy on a boat full or ...

Pros: Great flow to the story, wonderful book to read aloud

Cons: None

The Bottom Line: A wonderful book that I would recommend for any home with children or daycare for reading aloud to the children

Review: I see that I am not the only one to call Mr. Gumpy "Mr Grumpy!" I always change his name to Mr. Grumpy for some reason. I do not think that I even noticed that it was not Mr. Grumpy for the longest time! I love books that flow so nicely like this one, ...

Pros: Fun, friendly book that keeps a toddler interested

Cons: The pictures could be more brightly colored

The Bottom Line: Interesting, fun and friendly book that attracts a small child's attention.

Review: My son is almost three and spends quite a bit of time at the library reading, playing and participating in various activities. He enjoys when I read to him as well as skimming through books himself and also enjoys "reading" to his ten month sister. All...