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John Burningham

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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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International Book Giving Day

It's #InternationalBookGivingDay! You'll love Trubloff by John Burningham. Published by Red Fox.

7 days ago

Make A Friend Day

A story all about friendship and friends. Granpa by John Burningham from Red Fox.

10 days ago

Make A Friend Day

Aldo by John Burningham from Red Fox is the perfect friendship story.

10 days ago

Make A Friend Day

Mr Gumpy's Outing by John Burningham from Red Fox is the perfect friendship story.

10 days ago

Umbrella Day

#NationalUmbrellaDay so why not read all about the rain in Cloudland by John Burningham from Red Fox.

11 days ago

Umbrella Day

Mr Gumpy's Motor Car by John Burningham from Red Fox is a great way to celebrate #NationalUmbrellaDay!

11 days ago

Umbrella Day

Mr Gumpy's Motor Car by John Burningham from Penguin Random House Children's UK is a great way to celebrate #NationalUmbrellaDay!

11 days ago

National Weatherperson's Day (US)

Discover Mr Gumpy's Motor Car by John Burningham. Published by Red Fox.

16 days ago

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