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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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Happiness Happens Month

August is Happiness Happens Month! Loving Mr Gumpy's Rhino by John Burningham from Penguin Random House Children's UK.

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Happiness Happens Month

August is Happiness Happens Month! Loving Mr Gumpy's Rhino by John Burningham from Red Fox Picture Books.

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Avocado Day

It's Avocado Day! So why not read Avocado Baby by John Burningham. Published by Red Fox.

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Avocado Day

It's Avocado Day! So why not read Avocado Baby by John Burningham. Published by Jonathan Cape.

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International Day of Friendship

So why not read Tug of War by John Burningham from Jonathan Cape

3 days ago

International Day of Friendship

So why not read Tug of War by John Burningham from Penguin Random House Children's UK

3 days ago

International Day of Friendship

So why not read Tug of War by John Burningham from Red Fox Picture Books

3 days ago

International Day of Friendship

Mr Gumpy's Outing by John Burningham from Red Fox - a book perfect for today!

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