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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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World Book and Copyright Day

Who wrote your book? Read this brilliant book about copying and why you shouldn't! Mr Gumpy's Outing, by John Burningham, published by Red Fox.

3 days ago

World Book and Copyright Day

Who wrote your book? Read this brilliant book about copying and why you shouldn't! Husherbye, by John Burningham, published by Red Fox.

3 days ago

World Book and Copyright Day

Who wrote your book? Read this brilliant book about copying and why you shouldn't! Mr Gumpy's Motor Car, by John Burningham, published by Red Fox.

3 days ago

World Book and Copyright Day

Who wrote your book? Read this brilliant book about copying and why you shouldn't! Mr Gumpy's Motor Car, by John Burningham, published by Penguin Random House Children's UK.

3 days ago

World Circus Day

A brilliant story for a Saturday! Come Away From The Water, Shirley by John Burningham from Red Fox

6 days ago

World Circus Day

A brilliant story for a Saturday! Borka: The Adventures of a Goose With No Feathers by John Burningham from Red Fox

6 days ago

John Burningham, Bill Salaman and Helen Oxenbury

Out now! Air Miles by John Burningham and Bill Salaman, illustrated by Helen Oxenbury. Published by Red Fox Picture Books.

1 year ago

National Horse Day (US)

Why not try Humbert by John Burningham. Published by Red Fox.

2 years ago

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