Avocado Baby
John Burningham
Ages 2–5
Avocado Baby
John Burningham
Choose Avocado Baby by John Burningham for children aged 2 to 5. This picture book is shelved with books about humour and family.
Picture Book1982
Picture Book · ages 2–5
Mr Gumpy's Outing
Choose Mr Gumpy's Outing by John Burningham for children aged 2 to 5. This picture book is shelved with books about kindness, friendship and humour.
FormatPicture Book
First published1970
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Mr Gumpy's Outing sits in this library as a picture book with a clear age fit and memorable themes. For families browsing by age, it belongs with books for children aged 2 to 5; for families browsing by values, it connects especially well with kindness, friendship and humour.
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