"Big books"-- p. [3] of cover.

A small boy plants a seed despite discouragement. His persistence and belief are rewarded.

Mr. Gumpy allows animals and children to come along on his boat ride until his little craft is so full, it tips. Mr. Gumpy never loses his sense of humor, and the book never loses its sense of fun.

The moral of this story is you have to have faith, and you don't have to believe everything older folks tell you. After all, you're the one who planted the carrot seed.

Big book