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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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A remarkable book that your children will love. Mr Gumpy's Outing by John Burningham.

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A remarkable book that your children will love. Mr Gumpy's Rhino by John Burningham.

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You should read The Shopping Basket by John Burningham. Published by Red Fox.

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You should read Whadayamean by John Burningham. Published by Red Fox.

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You should read Mr Gumpy's Motor Car by John Burningham. Published by Penguin Random House Children's UK.

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You should read Mr Gumpy's Rhino by John Burningham. Published by Red Fox Picture Books.

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Discover Come Away From The Water, Shirley by John Burningham. Published by Red Fox.

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

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