Gumption
Book Information
- boys
- girls
- boys/girls
- adventure
- bravery
- character
- courage
- danger
- exploration
- fun
- humor
- independent readers
- overcoming obstacles
- perseverance
- picture books
- reluctant listener
- reluctant reader
- self-confidence
- self-reliance
- young listener
- Jokester/Thrill Seeker/Party Animal
- Belonger/Connector
- Seeker/Leader
- Wild Thing/Annie Oakley/Mirette
Talk about fun!!!! Peter and favorite uncle, Nigel, are headed off into the wilds in search of "the rarest and wildest of beasts: the Zimbobo Mountain Gorilla." There's no guarantee they will find one but they are going to risk it and set forth on their expedition into the great unknown. At first, Peter is hesitant and fears that he cannot make it. When they come to a "dense thicket," Peter says, "Uncle Nigel, I can't get through." Uncle Nigel doesn't believe it for a minute and he tells him, "All it takes is a bit of gumption." What happens next is a romp of hilarous proportions and will have even the most reluctant reader or listener saying, "Let's do it again." Delightful story and the usual brilliant illustrations from the masterful Mr. Egielski. Don't miss it. Coming in April 2010.





