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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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Plastic Free July

It's Plastic Free July, learn about the impact plastic has with Whadayamean by John Burningham from Red Fox.

2 days ago

Royal International Horse Show

Humbert by John Burningham from Red Fox a horsey read!

4 days ago

Moon Day

Discover this glorious book all about the moon - Cloudland by John Burningham from Red Fox

7 days ago

Moon Day

Discover this glorious book all about the moon - Husherbye by John Burningham from Red Fox

7 days ago

St Swithin's Day

Is it raining where you are? Mr Gumpy's Motor Car by John Burningham from Red Fox

12 days ago

St Swithin's Day

Is it raining where you are? Mr Gumpy's Motor Car by John Burningham from Penguin Random House Children's UK

12 days ago

International Rock Day

Mr Gumpy's Outing by John Burningham from Red Fox is a rocking read!

14 days ago

Malala Day

A great read for all Aldo by John Burningham from Red Fox

15 days ago

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