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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 Meteorological Day

Try your hand at being a weatherman or woman with this brilliant book Mr Gumpy's Motor Car. By John Burningham, published by Red Fox.

6 days ago

World Meteorological Day

Try your hand at being a weatherman or woman with this brilliant book Mr Gumpy's Motor Car. By John Burningham, published by Penguin Random House Children's UK.

6 days ago

World Storytelling Day

A remarkable book that your children will love. Air Miles by John Burningham and Helen Oxenbury.

9 days ago

World Storytelling Day

You should read Mouse House by John Burningham. Published by Penguin Random House Children's UK.

9 days ago

World Storytelling Day

You should read Air Miles by John Burningham and Helen Oxenbury. Published by Penguin Random House Children's UK.

9 days ago

World Storytelling Day

Discover Mouse House by John Burningham. Published by Jonathan Cape.

9 days ago

World Storytelling Day

Discover Mouse House by John Burningham. Published by Red Fox Picture Books.

9 days ago

World Storytelling Day

Amazing!!! Motor Miles by John Burningham. Published by Jonathan Cape.

9 days ago

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