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About John Burningham

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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Earth Rotation Day

Learn all you can about the Earth in Whadayamean by John Burningham from Red Fox

13 days ago

Bubble Bath Day

Bath books can be so much fun, and what better way to entertain little kids to get them clean! Time To Get Out Of The Bath, Shirley by John Burningham from Red Fox

13 days ago

Shopping...

Are you braving the sale shopping? How about The Shopping Basket instead, and staying at home with some Christmas Cake! John Burningham from Red Fox.

24 days ago

Christmas Eve

A book all about tomorrow - Husherbye by John Burningham from Red Fox

28 days ago

National Horse Day (US)

Loving Humbert by John Burningham from Red Fox.

1 month ago

National Mutt Day (US)

A remarkable book that your children will love. Mr Gumpy's Motor Car by John Burningham.

1 month ago

National Mutt Day (US)

You should read Courtney by John Burningham. Published by Red Fox.

1 month ago

National Mutt Day (US)

Simp by John Burningham from Red Fox is brilliant!

1 month ago

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